120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 180 to 600mm with most cameras

Offers Sigma’s OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-light situations

HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus

Minimum focusing distance of 59 inches with a maximum magnification of 1 to 4.2

Compact weighing only 3.6 pounds & a mere 8 inches in length

A lens hood, tripod socket TS-31, front & rear lens caps and carrying case are included with the lens.

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#728 $1,400.00 MSRP

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PARTS & ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Construction

21 Elements in 15 Groups

APO Tele Converter

1.4X MF
2X MF

Angle of View

20.4º - 6.2º

Number of Diaphragm Blades

Mininum Aperture

f22

Minimum Focusing Distance

150 cm / 59.1 in

Filter Size (mm)

Maximum Magnifications

1:4.2

Dimensions
(Diameter x Length)

92.5 x 203.5 mm/3.6 x 8 in

Weight

1750g / 61.7oz.

Corresponding Mounts

Sigma	OS HSM CONV DG
Nikon	OS HSM CONV DG D
Canon	OS HSM CONV DG
Sony/Minolta	OS HSM CONV DG
Pentax	OS HSM DG

OS - Optical Stabilizer Function
HSM - Hyper-Sonic Motor
CONV - APO Teleconverter EX
DG - DG for Digital
D - Distance Information Function

* For Pentax and Sony mount, OS function is not available.

* If the camera body does not support HSM motor, AF will not work.

* The appearance, specifications, and the like of the product are subject to change for improvement without notice.

* The angle of view depends upon the camera being used.

* Nikon & Pentax Mounts: Does not have aperture ring

* Nikon Mount: Built in motor lens: compatible with D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000

* The Pentax mount teleconverter is not compatible with this particular lens.

* The appearance, specifications, and the like of the product are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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LENS CONSTRUCTION

The Sigma APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG telephoto zoom lens is an outstanding lens in this category, an excellent optical performer with Optical Stabilization and a high speed Hyper-Sonic Motor to help you shoot amazing photos. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide optimum color correction & sharpness throughout the entire zoom range. Rear focusing system corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. Compatible with the Sigma APO Tele converters. Its reach relative to its size makes handheld photography easy to track moving subjects and it fits easily in most common camera bags for the ultimate convenience. Its close-up focusing ability makes it handy for shots of small objects such as flowers without having to change lenses. Outstanding photographs are always the outcome.

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Specs:

f/8 1/1250s

ISO:

200

Camera System:

Canon

Credit:

Lisa Franceski
Specs:

f/6.3 1/1250s

ISO:

200

Lens:

120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Credit:

Lisa Franceski
Specs:

f/10 1/250s

ISO:

200

Lens:

120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Credit:

Lisa Franceski
Specs:

f/7.1 1/800s

ISO:

200

Lens:

120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Credit:

Lisa Franceski

Photo Notes: Common Terns
Specs:

f/6.3 1/500s

ISO:

100

Camera System:

Canon

Credit:

Lisa Franceski

Photo Notes: Least Tern colony in Long Island New York. Sigma 120-400mm
Specs:

f/7.1 1/320

ISO:

200

Camera System:

Canon

Credit:

Serkan Akçadag - Turkey
Specs:

F10 1/500

ISO:

100 (eq.)

Lens:

Sigma 120-400 F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Photo Notes: wave that makes pipe
Lens:

Sigma 120-400

Credit:

www.naturalvisions.com
Specs:

f/5.6 1/1000 sec.

ISO:

400

Camera System:

Canon

Credit:

RS Hons Photography

Photo Notes: California Surfing
Specs:

F5.0 1/800

ISO:

100

Lens:

Sigma 120-400 F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Credit:

Ed Adams

Photo Notes: Sports: Football Pima Community College Aztec's 2010
Camera System:

Canon
Specs:

6.3 1/1250s

ISO:

400

Lens:

Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Credit:

Lisa Franceski

Photo Notes: Early this morning the Common Tern baby cracked out of its shell, pulling itself upright letting out a soft cry. The mother tosses the remaining eggshells outside the nesting area and immediately returns to incubate.
Specs:

f6.3 1/2000s

ISO:

400

Lens:

Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Credit:

Lisa Franceski

Photo Notes: This is a Common Tern chick, also known as Sterna hirundo. It is three days old. It is the only one of the clutch of two that survived. I named this one "Tiki"
Specs:

f/6.3 1/1000s

ISO:

200

Lens:

Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Credit:

Lisa Franceski

Photo Notes: Awareness of the endangered species of Piping Plovers. Please respect the signs DEC place on your public beaches and no animals (dogs).
Specs:

f/9.5 1/180

ISO:

400

Camera System:

Nikon

Credit:

Sunbird

Photo Notes: This super tiny bird always playing around on a tree at front of my house