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Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG

Announced Jan 31, 2008 •
Telephoto zoom lens | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | 597
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Product description
Announced Jan 31, 2008

You'll probably recognize Sigma’s APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG from photographic tradeshows. The native focal length of 200-500mm is impressive enough, but when coupled with its specially designed teleconversion attachment it becomes a 400-1000mm F5.6. According to Sigma, this lens is perfect for 'fast moving nature subjects and sports such as surfing, polo and soccer', but you will need a tripod. A really really good one.

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Sigma 200-500 f/2.8 EX DG
Jan 31, 2008
Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 200–500 mm
Image stab. No
Lens mount Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet
Max aperture F2.8
Min aperture F22
Min focus 5.00 m (196.85″)
Max magnification 0.13×
Weight 15700 g (34.61 lb)
Length 726 mm (28.58″)

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