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Breaking News: Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG MACRO


August 11, 2005


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PP0805_BN_SigmaLensDigitally optimized super zoom lens with a 10.7x zoom magnification.

  • New multi layer lens coating minimizes flare and ghosting, a common problem with Digital SLR cameras.
  • Wide angle, Standard, Telephoto and Close up, the all-purpose zoom lens.
  • Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and four Aspherical Lenses produce superior optical performance.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro lens. This digitally optimized zoom lens provides a high zoom magnification of 10.7x. The new lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance. The 10.7x zoom ratio covers a wide range of focal length from wide angle to tele-photo making this a highly versatile lens ideally suited for many types of photography. This lens features two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and four Aspherical Lenses, to produce a high level of optical performance. Aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberration while making a very compact construction possible.

The 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG MACRO lens has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm at all focal lengths and is equipped with a macro mechanism for close-up photography at 300mm telephoto, allowing a reproduction ratio of 1:3.

The zoom lock switch eliminates ‘zoom creep' during transportation, a convenient addition when traveling. The inner focusing system gives the advantage of a non-rotating front lens assembly, which is of great benefit when using polarizing filter and the matched Petal-shaped lens hood supplied.

THE SPECIFICATIONS
Focal Length: 28-300mm
Minimum Aperture: F22
Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 13 Groups
Angle of View: 75.4° - 8.2°
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 8pcs
Minimum Focusing Distance: 50cm /(19.7”)
Maximum Magnification: 1:3
Filter Size: 62mm
Lens Hood: Petal Hood
Dimensions: Diameter 74mm (2.9”) x Length 86mm (3.4”)
Weight: 490gr/17.3oz

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

UPC  CODES

SIGMA

00-85126-79540-5

CANON

00-85126-79527-6

NIKON

00-85126-79544-3

PENTAX

00-85126-79545-0

KONICA MINOLTA

00-85126-79534-4


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