What does the W mean?

[wgift46]

Purchaced a 135-400mm Sigma on ebay. No directions came with the purchace. Does anyone know where I might find the directions and in the meen time what does the "w" mean?
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Bill Gift

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[startacked]

I also have this on my smaller Sigma. I also have a T so I think that the DOF aperture rating is valid on the Wide side of your zoom, 135mm.

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Gilbert

 

[volosong]

Sorry, can't help you on the "W". What I did notice is that lens has one very narrow DOF. Your focus better be spot on. Let us know how it works out for you.

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Steven
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[phx]

I have that lens too and just looked through the manual. It doesn't say anything specifically about the "W" but I assume, that it means the depth of field scale is valid when the lens is in W (widest setting - 135mm).
Great lens BTW. I love mine.
Couldn't resist to post of of my favorite pictures with that lens....



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[Rupert60]

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[Lance B]

Great photo!
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