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300mm F2.8 EX APO DG 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 450 with most cameras
HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
Amazingly compact. Under 9 inches long & just over 5pounds
Inner focusing system which enables responsive and fast auto focus speed & overall length does not change
A lens hood, tripod socket TS-21, front & rear lens caps and carrying case are included with the lens.
  • Apochromatic
  • Hyper-Sonic Motor
  • Inner Focus
  • APO Teleconverter EX
  • EX Lens
  • DG for Digital
#195 $4,500.00 MSRP
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SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Construction 11 Elements in 9 Groups
APO Tele Converter 1.4X AF
2X AF
Angle of View 8.2ยบ
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9
Mininum Aperture f32
Minimum Focusing Distance 250 cm / 98.4 in
Filter Size (mm) 46 (Rear)
Maximum Magnifications 1:7.5
Dimensions
(Diameter x Length)
119 x 214 mm/4.7 x 8.4 in
Weight 2400g / 84.7oz.
Corresponding Mounts
Sigma  HSM
CONV
Nikon  HSM
CONV
D
Canon  HSM
CONV
Sony/Minolta  CONV
Pentax  CONV
HSM - Hyper-Sonic Motor
CONV - APO Teleconverter EX
D - Distance Information Function

*Sony/Minolta & Pentax Mount: Does not have HSM
 
* Nikon Mount: Built in motor lens: compatible with D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000

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

Chart Guide

MTF CHART

MTF Chart

LENS CONSTRUCTION

Lens Construction

The Sigma APO 300mm F2.8 EX DG is a high performance telephoto lens and, for the professional photographer, is an absolute requirement. With a fast telephoto lens suitable for capturing the fastest action, whether that is a local soccer game, high school basketball in a dimly lit gym or sports cars racing. This lens also does double duty isolating single faces at a news conference or catching the bride in a candid moment at the wedding reception. Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide optimum color correction and sharpness throughout the entire zoom range and a new multi-layer lens coating technology and lens design formula reduce flare & ghosting. When used with full frame cameras & Sigma’s 1.4x or 2x optional Tele Converters it becomes a 420mm F4 manual focus lens or a 600mm F5.6 manual focus lens respectively. For the professional or advanced amateur looking for such a lens at a value price there is no other choice than the Sigma 300mm F2.8. Equipped with all of the latest technology to compete with the camera manufacturer’s products and produces tack sharp end result images.

 

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