Sigma Announces 50-500 F4-6.3 EX DG/HSM lens

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 50-500 F4-6.3 EX DG/HSM lens, just after yesterday's announcement of the 180mm f3.5 APO EX DG HSM lens. This high zoom ratio lens is optimized for digital SLR cameras and capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from 50mm standard to 500mm ultra telephoto. This ultra-zoom lens employs a seven-group zoom system, which provides a high zoom magnification of 10x. Triple-cam Rear Focusing System ensures high precision throughout the whole focus range.

The new lens coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem of digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balanceHigh Magnification Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens, with a 10x zoom ratio from 50mm to 500mm, optimized for digital SLR cameras.

Specifications:



Focal Length: 50-500mm

Minimum Aperture: F22

Lens Construction: 20 Elements in 16 Groups

Angle of View: 46.8°- 5°

Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9pcs

Minimum Focusing Distance: 100cm –300cm(39.3”-118.1”)

Maximum Magnification: 1:5.2

Filter Size: 86mm

Lens Hood: Petal Hood

Dimensions: Diameter 95mm (3.7”) x Length 218.5mm (8.6”)

Weight: 1842gr/64.9oz

SRP: £899.99