Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM (Canon fit)

LAST ONE at this price. The impressive long-range Sigma ultra telephoto 150 – 500mm is a serious contender for any photographer’s armoury, especially those who want the best for capturing nature, sports and subjects that are just too far away to be able to real impact by filling the frame. Sigma’s super smart Optical Stabilisation system lets you use the equivalent of a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. This allows the super zoom to be hand-held without getting those disappointing blurred images caused by camera shake. In addition, the lens incorporates the super quiet Hyper Sonic Motor for high-speed autofocus, and as this is working internally, so the manual-focusing ring stays still. To capture subjects at even greater distance, the zoom is compatible with Sigma APO Tele Converters, this lens effectively becomes a 210-700mm F7-8.8 or a 300-1000mm F10-12.6 ultra-telephoto zoom. A removable tripod collar is included as standard. Photography reviewers and birdwatchers agree that this lens is superb with the overall image sharpness to the edge of the frame, the optical stabiliser system and value for money being highlighted by What Digital Camera. Digital SLR User said that 150-500mm felt like a deadly serious lens, with hefty weight and a smooth zoom action. Practical Photography was also full of praise for the OS system, finding that they could get a sharp image using a mere 1/30sec shutter speed, a remarkable achievement with a zoom lens of this size. Birdwatch magazine said that the lens was a pleasure to use with colour contrast and sharpness being far better than expected for a lens of this price. Fittings for Sigma, Canon, Nikon (D), Sony, Pentax. Sigma’s 3 year UK warranty from Authorised UK Dealers only. 1780g, 16.4 - 5 degrees angle of view, 86mm filter, 1:5.2 mag, 2.2m minimum focus.