Sigma Corporation's New, Optically Stabilized 120-300mm F2.8 Now
Shipping in US
Fast, fixed aperture telephoto zoom is ideal for sports and wildlife
photographers
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sigma
Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer,
manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive
lines of lenses,
cameras
and flashes,
has announced that its updated 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM is now
available for purchase in the U.S. for the MSRP of $4,700.
“This lens is a must-have for sports and wildlife photographers”
The upgraded version of the Sigma 120-300mm
F2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM will replace its predecessor as the essential
Sigma lens for sports and wildlife photographers. The fast,
fixed-aperture telephoto zoom will now feature some of the company’s new
“F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass elements and a splash-proof design which
protects from “water spattering” as buttons and connections benefit from
O-ring sealing connections to prevent dust and water getting inside the
camera body. It also boasts Sigma’s proprietary Optical Stabilizer (OS)
system, which will enable handheld photography and the use of shutter
speeds approximately four stops slower than would otherwise be possible.
"This lens is a must-have for sports and wildlife photographers," said
Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. "Think of
this as a prime 300mm F2.8 in terms of its ultra-high resolution, with
the added bonus of it being an F2.8 constant-aperture zoom lens that
allows the photographer to recompose the scene anywhere from 120mm to
300mm without having to change their capture position. There's really no
other lens like it."
The versatile lens is designed for use with full frame digital SLR
cameras but may also be used with smaller APS-C size sensors with a
corresponding effective increase in focal length to approximately
180-450mm with most cameras. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures quiet
and high speed auto focus, while allowing full-time manual focus
override. The maximum aperture remains constant at F2.8 throughout the
entire zoom range. The addition of the optional Sigma 1.4x APO
teleconverter effectively makes this lens a 168mm to 420mm F4.0 lens.
Adding the Sigma 2x APO teleconverter makes this lens a 240-600mm F5.6
lens (full autofocus operation is possible using the Sigma 120-300mm
F2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM and either the 1.4x APO or the 2x APO
teleconverter in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts).
One SLD and two FLD glass elements, which are comparable in optical
performance to fluorite glass, provide maximum correction of chromatic
aberrations. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting,
and the lens design incorporates an inner focusing and inner zooming
system to ensure sharp images throughout the entire zoom range. Improved
optical performance provides excellent correction of sagittal coma flare
and ensures ultra-high resolution, comparable to a fixed focal length
lens.
To locate an authorized Sigma dealer near you, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/where-to-buy-sigma.
To use Sigma’s new Lens Finder Tool to find the best glass to suit your
needs, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/sigma-lens-finder.
