Sigma APO Macro 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM (Nikon)
Winner of American Photo Editor¿s Choice 2006 Award.
This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-ups. Its large F2.8 aperture makes
it an ideal lens for digital SLR as well as film SLR cameras. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements control various
color aberrations and assure high image quality. Super Multi Coating gives superb color performance whilst cutting down
flare and ghost. Its compact, yet advanced, construction has an overall length of Length 137mm (5.4in.), maximum diameter
of 79.6mm (3.1in.), filter size of ɻ72mm and weight of 895gr/31.6ounces
«F2.8» large aperture tele-macro lens
Tele macro lenses have a greater working distance. It is possible to enjoy Macro photography, even when you are far from
subject. This enables you to capture the small animals and insects without disturbing them. Very narrow depth-of-field
allows selective focusing and less distracting backgrounds. Large aperture of F2.8 is ideal for sports, action and indoor photography.
It is equipped with two pieces of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements.
Two SLD glass elements control various color aberrations and assure high and sharp image quality.
Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual focus override.
The HSM models provide ultra quiet high-speed autofocusing as well as full-time manual focus override.
Floating Focusing System produces excellent optical performance.
A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical system to different positions. This system
compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration. Since focusing does not change its overall
length, this lens is easy to hold and use.
Super Multi Layer Coating
«Super Multi Layer Coating» of this lens gives superb color performance whilst cutting down flare and ghost
caused by reflections from the digital image sensor.
APO Tele-Converter EX (optional)
It is also possible to use this lens with Sigma 1.4x EX and 2x EX APO Tele-Converter. When this lens is used
with the 1.4x EX or 2x EX Apo Tele Converters (optional), it becomes a 210mm F4 AF tele-macro
lens or a 300mm F5.6 MF tele-macro lens respectively.
Lens Construction 16 Elements in 12 Groups
Angle of View 16.4 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades
Minimum Aperture F22
Minimum Focusing Distance 38cm/15.0 in.
Maximum Magnification 1:1
Filter Size Diameter 72mm
Dimensions Diameter 79.6mm X Length 137mm
Weight 895g/31.6 oz.
* Nikon mount of this lens is not equipped with an aperture ring, therefore,
depending on the camera model some functions may not work.
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All our products are now covered by the Mack 3 year warranty. This means that you can take any of the products purchased from us to any product manufacturer approved service center in South Africa, for repair.
