Reviews Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG OS Optical Stabilised Lens for Canon Digital and Film SLR CamerasWith so many available right now, it is good to have a name you can recognise. The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG OS Optical Stabilised Lens for Canon Digital and Film SLR Cameras is certainly that and will be a superb acquisition. For this great price, the Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG OS Optical Stabilised Lens for Canon Digital and Film SLR Cameras is widely respected and is a regular choice for lots of people.
- Lens structure (elements/groups): 16 / 11
- Viewing angle: 34.3/8.2 °
- Closest focusing distance: 1.5 m
- Minimum aperture: F22
- Number of diaphragm blades: 9
Product Description
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS: 572954
Telephoto Zoom Lens 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS
High ratio zoom lens housed in a compact construction and incorporating Sigmaâ?TMs original OS (Optical Stabiliser) function.
This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigmaâ?TMs original OS function and is housed in a compact construction. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element provides excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images throughout the focal range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 150cm (59.1â?) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.9; making it ideal for close-up photography.
SIGMAâ?TMs own unique OS technology
This lens is equipped with Sigmaâ?TMs own unique OS (Optical Stabiliser) function. This system offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. It makes telephoto shooting easy for many types of photography such as sport and nature. For Sony and Pentax mount; the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an anti-shake function. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder; the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement.
Superior image quality
The SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element provides excellent correction for all type of aberrations.
Compact and lightweight lens design
The lens has an overall length of 126mm (5.0â?); maximum diameter of 76.5mm (3.0â?) and weight of just 610g/21.5oz. Its compact construction makes it c