Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO AF Lens for Canon EOS Start Price USD 23,899.95 Current Price USD 23,899.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 29, 2008 End Time Friday, November 28, 2008 Location New York See more about 'Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO AF Lens for Canon EOS' Description Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO AF Lens for Canon EOS Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Autofocus Lens IMPORTANT NOTE: This lens requires special buyer and shipping requirements. Please read them below before you place your order. This Kit Includes the Following Brand New Items: Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Autofocus Lens Sigma 2X Teleconverter (400-1000mm) Sigma Rear Lens Cap Sigma Lens Hood Sigma Rear Filter Holder Sigma 72mm Clear UV Filter Sigma 72mm Circular Polarizer Filter Sigma BP21 Battery Sigma BC21 Charger w/Charger Cable Sigma Lens Trunk Case Sigma 1-Year Worldwide Warranty + 3-Year Extended USA Warranty The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Lens is a massive ultra-telephoto zoom lens that offers an impressive fast f/2.8 aperture throughout its entire zoom range, all the way up to 500mm. Combined with the included dedicated high-quality 2x teleconverter, this lens can be converted for use as a 400-1000mm f/5.6 lens. Now combine this with an APS-C sized digital SLR camera, and you're looking at approximately a 300-750mm f/2.8, or a 600-1500mm f/5.6 (with 2x teleconverter) lens. This lens covers the widely used 200 to 500mm focal length range, and maintains its fast f/2.8 aperture over its entire zoom range. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all type of aberrations, and assure a high level of optical performance throughout its entire zoom range. Shooting distance and focal length are displayed on the lens' LCD panel, which is almost a necessity with a lens of this size. In addition, a dedicated BP-21 Li-ion battery is used to power-assist the zooming and AF operation. This battery is built into the lens barrel. • SLD element and three ELD glass elements provide high image quality from the maximum large aperture • Green rubberized protective barrel, ideal for outdoor use. • Connects directly to a tripod head. The camera can be rotated by unlocking the rear lens barrel and rotating it with the camera attached. The lens has multiple tripod sockets, both 1/4"-20 and 3/8" sizes.. • A 72mm filter, including a rotating polarizer, can be inserted into the drop-in filter holder at the rear of the lens. Filter Size 72mm (Rear) f/Stop Range 2.8-22 Minimum Focus Distance 6.5-16.4' (2-5 m) Magnification 1:7.7 Zoom/Focus Control Two-touch Angle of View 12 to 5 Degrees Groups/Elements 13/17 Tripod Collar Yes Length 28.6" (726mm) Maximum Diameter 9.3" (236mm) Weight 34.6 lb (15.7 kg) Special Buyer Requirements 15% deposit is required at time of order to be paid by personal check, money order, or wire transfer. This lens will ship 6-8 weeks after deposit is received. Balance to be paid upon shipment. We accept Paypal (Verified addresses only), Personal check, Money orders, Wire Transfer, & all major credit cards. 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