Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO Ex DG Lens for Canon 4597954

OVERVIEW

EX | APO | IF

The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG Lens is a massive ultra-telephoto zoom lens that offers an impressive fast f/2.8 aperture throughout its entire zoom range, all the way up to 500mm. Combined with the included dedicated high-quality 2x teleconverter, this lens can be converted for use as a 400-1000mm f/5.6 lens. Now combine this with an APS-C sized digital SLR camera, and you're looking at approximately a 300-750mm f/2.8, or a 600-1500mm f/5.6 (with 2x teleconverter) lens.

This lens covers the widely used 200 to 500mm focal length range, and maintains its fast f/2.8 aperture over its entire zoom range. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all type of aberrations, and assure a high level of optical performance throughout its entire zoom range.

Shooting distance and focal length are displayed on the lens' LCD panel, which is almost a necessity with a lens of this size. In addition, a dedicated BP-21 Li-ion battery is used to power-assist the zooming and AF operation. This battery is built into the lens barrel.

SLD element and three ELD glass elements provide high image quality from the maximum large aperture
Green rubberized protective barrel, ideal for outdoor use
Connects directly to a tripod head. The camera can be rotated by unlocking the rear lens barrel and rotating it with the camera attached. The lens has multiple tripod sockets, both 1/4"-20 and 3/8" sizes.
A 72mm filter, including a rotating polarizer, can be inserted into the drop-in filter holder at the rear of the lens.

Large aperture ultra telephoto zoom lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm focal length and F5.6 at the 1000mm focal length.

This is the first large-aperture ultra telephoto zoom lens that has an F2.8 aperture at the 500mm focal length. With its specially designed attachment mounted, the lens becomes a 400-1000mm F5.6 ultra-telephoto zoom lens capable of auto-focus shooting. It gives the photographer brand new powers of expression in all kinds of photography such as sports, portrait and nature photography. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) and SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations and the superior image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Sigma's own revolving filter ring mechanism makes it easy to use a circular polarizing filter.

The first large-aperture ultra telephoto zoom lens of its type

The first ultra telephoto zoom lens to provide an aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm focal length. This lens can be used to create amazing image expression with various types of photography such astrophotography, portraits, wildlife and sports.

Circular polarizing filter

A drop-in 72mm filter holder in the rear part of the lens barrel can be rotated to facilitate the use of filters, including a polarizing filter.

Li-ion battery BP-21

The dedicated Li-ion battery BP-21 is used to power the zooming and AF operation.

A dedicated attachment

With the dedicated attachment mounted, the lens becomes a 400-1000mm F5.6 ultra-telephoto zoom lens capable of auto-focus shooting.

Easy Operation and Handling

For the convenience of the photographer, focusing distance and focal length is displayed on the LCD panel built in the rear of the lens. It is possible to switch the camera to vertical position easily by loosening a knob in the rear of lens body.

Superior image quality

One SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements are employed for effective compensation of color aberration. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range.

Performance Data

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Distortion

Vignetting

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens construction
Lens construction	17 elements in 13 groups
Angle of view	12.3 - 5°
Number of diaphragm blades	9 Blades
Minimum aperture	F22
Minimum focusing distance	200-500cm / 78.7-196.9in.
Maximum magnification ratio	1:7.7
Filter size	⌀72mm (Rear)
Dimensions (diameter × length)	⌀236.5mm×726mm / 9.3in. x 28.6in(Hood included)
Weight	15,700g / 553.7oz.
Corresponding AF Mounts	SIGMA / CANON / NIKON This lens cannot be used with film SLR cameras with the exception of the Nikon F6 and Canon EOS-1v. The angle of view varies depending on which camera the lens is mounted on. The appearance and specification are subject to change without notice.

DOWNLOADS

4597954 - Datasheet

4597954 – Spec Sheet

IN THE BOX

What's in the box:

Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8 Lens
Hard Case
Strap
Battery Cahrger (BC-21)
BATTERY PACK (BP-21)
Rear Cap LCR II

Note: Lens is equipped with fixed TRIPOD SOCKET.