Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens
The Sigma's APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM was announced in 2010, is an EX Lens meaning its in Sigma's high-end line up of lenses Up to 4-stops of correction OS (Optical Stabilizer) help reduce blurring associated with hand held motion at low shutter speeds. Features a HSM AF motor for silent auto-focus and a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range .
Key features
Sigma has added OS, This is their own anti-shake system Two FLD glass elements and three SLD glass elements for Chromatic aberration. 9 blade diaphragm for background blur effect, Fast aperture of f2.8 throughout the entire zoom range makes it very good for low light, A minimum focusing distance of 55.1 inches and Weight is 1430g / 50.4oz. The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a professional telephoto zoom lens made by Sigma. The optical quality of this lens is superb thanks to 22 elements in 17 groups and a maximum aperture of f2.8. This lens is an excellent value when compared to the equivalent Nikon or Canon counterpart coming in at about 1/3 cheaper than the name brand offerings.[1]
Specifications
| AF |  Yes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corresponding Mounts | Canon HSM EX / Nikon HSM EX / Sigma HSM EX / Sony Minolta HSM EX | ||||
| Focal Length Range | 70-200mm | ||||
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | ||||
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | ||||
| Weight | 1430g / 50.4oz | ||||
| Dimensions (Approx.) | 86.4mm x 197.6mm /3.4in. x 7.8in. (Diameter x Length) | ||||
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | ||||
| Filter diameter | 77mm | ||||
| Maximum Magnifications | 1:8| | ||||
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 140cm / 55.1in. | ||||
| Supplied Accessories | LH850-02 589 Hood | Case | 77mm lens cap | Rear lens cap | |
| RRP - 2013 | $1,249.00 | ||||