Sigma recently launched a number of camera lenses and lets see what they are all about. The first in line is the large aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens, which has a field of view of 600mm to 1600mm in the Four Thirds system. Thus the Sigma APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM lens is perfect for professionals like wildlife photographers, sports photographers etc.

The new lens for unrivaled performance has been coated with the most recent lens coating and care has been taken that there is as minimum flare as possible. The lens has a minimum aperture of 22 and it measures around 56.5mm (6.2”) x Length 549.4mm (21.6”). Users will also appreciate the solid construction of the lens and the HSM ensures super quite performance. The Sigma APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM lens accepts 46mm circular polarizing filter in the rear and ELD glass elements on the lens combats chromatic aberration.

Sigma APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM lens Specifications
Mount Type Four Thirds
Minimum Aperture F22
Lens Construction 18 Elements in 16 Groups
Angle of View 4.1° - 1.5°
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9pcs
Minimum Focusing Distance 600cm (236.2”)
Maximum Magnification 1:6.9
Filter Size 46mm (Rear)
Lens Hood Bayonet type Hood
Dimensions Diameter 156.5mm (6.2”) x Length 549.4mm (21.6”)