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2009-08-18T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super Lens: Great Price

First test of new lens was shooting Junior Nationals diving competition. Lens worked perfectly with my new K20D, which I also bought from Adorama. Would recommend the lens/camera combo to anybody.

WalterGA

Sigma 579109 70-200mm AF Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax Specifications

  • Minimum Focusing Distance:

    39.4" / 100cm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f2.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f22

  • Angle of View

    34.3°-12.3°

  • Lens Construction

    15 Groups, 18 Elements

  • Maximum Magnification Ratio

    1:3.5

  • Filter Diameter

    77mm

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9 pcs

  • Weight:

    48.3 oz / 1370 g

  • Dimensions:

    3.4" x 7.3" / 86.5 mm x 184.4 mm

  • Other

    Lens Hood: Petal-type Hood (included)

  • UPC Code

    085126579616

6 Accessories for Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax AF

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About Sigma 579109 70-200mm AF Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax

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Super Lens: Great Price

By WalterGA

First test of new lens was shooting Junior Nationals diving competition. Lens worked perfectly with my new K20D, which I also bought from Adorama. Would recommend the lens/camera combo to anybody.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to present the APO 70-200mm F2.8 II Ex DG MACRO HSM. This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 39.4" / 100cm, and maximum magnification ration of 1:3.5.

This lens is suitable for taking all type of subjects such as portraits, landscape, and close-up pictures. Two SLD "Special Low Dispersion" and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations.

High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability.

The lens design incorporates an inner focusing and inner zooming systems. The overall length of the lens does not change during focusing and zooming, ensuring convenient handling. A removable tripod collar (TS-21) is included as a standard component.

When this lens is used with the optional 1.4x Ex DG APO or 2x Ex DG APO Tele Converters, it becomes a 98-280mm F4 AF telephoto zoom lens or a 140-400mm F5.6 AF telephoto zoom lens respectively.

Sigma 579109 70-200mm AF Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax Features

  • Improved optical performance with a minimum focusing distance of 39.4"/100cm, and maximum magnification of 1:3.5
  • Two SLD and three ELD glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations
  • Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting
  • HSM ensures quiet, high speed autofocus with full time manual focusing
  • APO Tele Converter is available

What's in the box:

  • Removable Tripod Collar (TS-21)
  • Lens Hood (LH850-01)
  • Tripod Socket (TS-21) 1 Year International Warranty plus 3 Year Sigma U.S.A. Extended Warranty (Total Warranty is 4 Years from Date of Purchase)