User Guide
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Long focal lengths compress distance and bring faraway subjects up close.
A telephoto lens is a powerful tool for adding atmospheric allure and stunning impact to your work.
TELEPHOTO ZOOM DG LENSES
High-performance telephoto zoom lenses for cameras with full-frame sensors
TELEPHOTO DG LENSES
High-performance telephoto lenses for cameras with full-frame sensors
Exclusive hard case, exclusive strap, 400-1000mm F5.6 attachment, battery charger
(BC-21), and battery pack (BP-21) included
F2.8 at 500mm and F5.6 at 1000mm—large-aperture ultra-
telephoto zoom lens.
This is the rst ultra-telephoto lens with an F2.8 aperture at 500mm. An exclu-
sive attachment transforms the lens into a 400-1,000mm F5.6 ultra-telephoto
with autofocus capability. This opens up fresh possibilities of photographic
expression for sports, action, nature photography, astrophotography, and even
portraits. ELD and SLD glass effectively correct aberrations to assure superb
image rendition even at full aperture. A revolving lter ring enables the use of a
circular polarizing lter to cut glare and intensify color saturation.
APO 200-500mm F2.8 / 400-1000mm F5.6 EX DG
| EX | ELD/SLD | IF |
- Lens construction:
13 groups, 17 elements
- Minimum focusing distance:
200-500cm (78.7-196.9in.)
- Magnication: 1:7.7
- Filter size: 72mm (rear)
- Mounts: Sigma, Nikon, Canon
Case, hood (LH1571-02), shoulder strap, and circular PL filter included (lens is
equipped with xed tripod socket)
Telephoto up to 800mm—ultra-telephoto lens for full-frame SLR
cameras
This lens covers the ultra-telephoto range up to 800mm, bringing distant sub-
jects right in front of the camera. Ideal for capturing sports action on the other
side of the playing eld or the face of a climber scaling a peak. The angle of view
can be seamlessly changed from 8.2° to 3.1°, taking considerable footwork out
of picture composition. The HSM provides fast and quiet autofocusing with full-
time manual capability.
APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
| EX | ELD | HSM | IF | CONV |
- Lens construction:
16 groups, 18 elements
- Minimum focusing distance:
600cm (236.2in.)
- Magnication: 1:6.9
- Filter size: ø 46mm (rear)
- Mounts: Sigma, Nikon, Canon
*Illustrations of lens congurations are color-coded as follows:
Aspherical lens,
SLD glass,
ELD glass,
FLD glass. *Illustrations of lens congurations are color-coded as follows:
Aspherical lens,
SLD glass,
ELD glass,
FLD glass.
Case, hood (LH1196-01), circular PL lter, and tripod socket (TS-21) included
Maximum aperture of F2.8 and digital compatibility—large-aper-
ture telephoto lens
A high-performance telephoto lens with an established reputation, this lens
can handle sports action, portraits, and many other applications. ELD glass
maximizes correction of chromatic aberration to assure sharp, high-contrast
images. Sigma's Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes are and ghosting, and
the HSM models provide fast and quiet autofocusing with full-time manual ca-
pability. A rotatable drop-in lter holder in the rear part of the lens accepts the
included circular polarizing lter.
APO 300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
| EX | ELD | HSM | IF | CONV |
- Lens construction:
9 groups, 11 elements
- Minimum focusing distance:
250cm (98.4in.)
- Magnication: 1:7.5
- Filter size: ø 46mm (rear)
- Mounts:
Sigma, Nikon, Canon
Case, hood (LH1571-01), shoulder strap, and circular PL filter included (lens is
equipped with xed tripod socket)
800mm telephoto and digital compatibility—ultra-telephoto lens
Explore the full potential of ultra-telephoto photography with this large-aper-
ture 800mm lens. ELD glass delivers pristine image rendition throughout the
entire aperture range. A rotatable drop-in lter holder in the rear accepts the
included circular polarizing lter. Sigma's inner focus conguration enhances
focusing operation, and the HSM provides fast and quiet autofocusing with
full-time manual capability.
APO 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
| EX | ELD | HSM | IF | CONV |
- Lens construction:
9 groups, 12 elements
- Minimum focusing distance:
700cm (275.6in.)
- Magnication: 1:8.8
- Filter size: ø 46mm (rear)
-Mounts: Sigma, Nikon, Canon