[Steve]

APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO HSM II

Large aperture zoom lens with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm, and improved optical performance.

* Improved optical performance with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in and maximum magnification of 1:3.5
* Two SLD and three ELD glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations
* Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting
* HSM ensures quiet, high speed autofocus with full time manual focusing APO Tele Converter is available

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO HSM II lens.

This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in and maximum magnification ration of 1:3.5. This lens is suitable for taking all type of subjects such as portraits, landscape, and close-up pictures.

Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide 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.

This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing and inner zooming systems. The overall length of the lens does not change during focusing and zooming, ensuring convenient handling.

A removable tripod collar (TS-21) is included as a standard component.

When this lens is used with the optional 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters, it becomes a 98-280mm F4 AF telephoto zoom lens or a 140-400mm F5.6 AF telephoto zoom lens respectively.


THE SPECIFICATIONS
Focal Length 70-200mm
Minimum Aperture F22
Lens Construction 18 Elements in 15 Groups
Angle of View 34.3°-12.3°
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 pcs
Minimum Focusing Distance 100cm (39.4”)
Maximum Magnification 1:3.5
Filter Size 77mm
Lens Hood Petal Shaped Hood
Dimensions Diameter 86.5mm (3.4in”)X Length 184.4mm (7.3”)
Weight 　　　 1370 grams
SRP £799.99
Available fittings Sigma AF, Canon AF and Nikon AF




* The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

For further information please contact:
Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd
Website Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd

[VinnyP]

I am sure Sigma have some kind of licensing deal with their OS since it appears on the strangest lenses. They are the only independent lens maker offering it at all and if they added it to this it could be a real winner.

[Dave]

Had the MK1 vsn of this lens & it was a cracker ....super sharp