Sigma Lens Technology

  • APO (Apochromatic)

    In order to attain the highest quality images, the APO lens has been made using special low-dispersion (SLD) glass and is designed to minimize color aberration.

  • ASP (Aspherical)

    The aspherical lens complex allows freedom of design, improved performance, a reduced number of component lenses and a compact size.

  • OS (Optical Stabilizer)

    This function utilizes a build-in mechanism that compensates for camera shake. It dramatically expands photographic possibilities by alleviating camera movement when shooting by hand held camera.

  • HSM (Hyper-sonic Motor)

    This lense uses a motor driven by ultrasonic waves to provide a quiet, highspeed AF.

  • RF (Rear Focus)

    This lense is equipped wiht a system that moves the rear lens group for highspeed, silent focusing.

  • IF (Inner Focus)

    To ensure stability in focusing, this lens moves the inner lens or groups without changing the lens' physical length.

  • Conv (APO Teleconverter Ex)

    This lens can be used with the APO Teleconverter EX. It can increase the focal length and will interface with the camera's AE (automatic exposure) function.

  • Ex (Ex Lens)

  • The exterior of this lens is EX-finished to denote the superior build and optical quality, and to enhance its appearance