Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM—Soon to take the Lead

Canon and Leica created some of the best lenses in the face of the planet. Well, unfortunately, they are not alone. Because not so long time ago, Sigma joined the club. They have created equally useful and of quality lenses that would give the other leading companies a run for their own money without batting an eyelash. And just like these expensive lenses, what can you say, it is equally expensive as well. But then its features and functionality are enough to make you forget the about the 5-digit price tag hanging on it. One concrete example of their magnificence in creating lenses is the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM.

This lens is an extreme telephoto lens created to adapt to different situations. It is ideal for taking outdoor photography like sports, wildlife, among others. The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM provides a relatively constant aperture of f/5.6 that can fit through all focal lengths.

Taking pictures have never been as satisfying as using a Sigma 300-800mm. The quality of the image is superb while enjoying ease with every use.

The use of Apochromatic design and 2 Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) glass elements give full correction of any chromatic aberration and at the same time provide a high level of optical performance. The AF drive for the Canon EOS, Nikon and Sigma mounts are equipped with the silent, responsive and high speed Hyper Sonic Motor and provides fulltime manual focus override.

Ghosting caused by reflections from the digital sensor can be narrowed or eliminated thanks to the improved DG lens designs that help to correct various atmospheric aberrations. That is made possible by using a specially coated lens to achieve best color balance while cutting down unwanted flares and ghosting. In addition, the lens offers an extensive correction against any lateral chromatic aberration, one of the serious problems encountered when using a digital camera.

Only the best materials are used to make this lens. And nothing can beat lead and arsenic free ecological glass for that matter.

• Filter Size                          46mm (Rear)
• f/Stop Range                     5.6-32
• Minimum Focus Distance  19.6' (6 m)
• Magnification                     1:6.5
• Zoom/Focus                      ControlTwo-touch
• Angle of View8.                  2 to 3.1°
• Groups/Elements               16/18
• Tripod Collar                      Yes (removable)
• Length                                21.3" (541.5mm)
• Maximum Diameter             6.5" (165.5mm)
• Weight12.9 lbs                   (5.870 kg)

You can have this lens for $10,900.00. Quite affordable when compared to other lenses. A cheaper price coupled with one of a kind feature. You will never go wrong.