Sigma APO 200-500mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Format Ultra Telephoto Zoom Camera Le

The legendary Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8 is the first large-aperture ultra telephoto zoom lens that has an F2.8 aperture at the 500mm focal length, and F5.6 at the 1000mm focal length. This legendary telephoto zoom lens gives the photographer brand new powers of expression in all kinds of photography such as sports, portrait and nature photography.Sigma’s APO 200-500mm F2.8 with its specially designed attachment mounted has ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) and SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass for maximum correction of aberrations. Ideal for fast moving nature subjects and sports such as surfing, polo and soccer and as it excels at tracking fast moving objects it is a great surveillance lens. Here, Sigma’s achievement is unsurpassed and stands alone. Sigma's own revolving filter ring mechanism makes it easy to use a circular polarizing filter.ApplicationsTypical Photography:TravelNature & WildlifeSports & ActionFeaturesLargest high speed ultra-telephoto zoom availableELD & SLD glass elements2x teleconverter, battery pack & charger, hard caseGreen rubberized protective barrel, ideal for outdoor useConnects 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.SpecificationsCategory: Telephoto LensesLens Construction: 17 Elements in 13 GroupsAngle of View: 12.3º-5ºNumber of Diaphragm Blades: 9Minimum Aperture: f22Minimum Focusing Distance: 78.7-196.9 in / 200-500 cmFilter Size (mm): 72mmMaximum Magnifications: 1:7.7Dimensions:(Diameter x Length): 9.3 x 28.6 in / 236.5 x 726 mmWeight: 34.61 lbs / 15700gCorresponding Mounts:Sigma: APO, EX, DGNikon: APO, EX, DGCanon: APO, EX, DGNOTES:APO - ApochromaticEX - EX LensDG - DG for Digital* The angle of view depends upon the digital camera being used.* Nikon Mount: Does not have aperture ring* Nikon Mount: NO built in motor lens: NOT compatible with D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000* The appearance, specifications, and the like of the product are subject to change for improvement without notice. Sigma APO 200-500mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Format Ultra Telephoto Zoom Camera Lens - Canon.