Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG MACRO launched

Sigma launch of the new 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro lens. This digitally optimised zoom lens provides a high zoom magnification of 10.7x. The new lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance.The 10.7x zoom ratio covers a wide range of focal length from wide angle to tele-photo making this a highly versatile lens ideally suited for many types of photography. This lens features two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and four Aspherical Lenses, to produce a high level of optical performance. Aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberration while making a very compact construction possible.

The 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG MACRO lens has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm at all focal lengths and is equipped with a macro mechanism for close-up photography at 300mm telephoto, allowing a reproduction ratio of 1:3.

The zoom lock switch eliminates ‘zoom creep’ during transportation, a convenient addition when traveling. The inner focusing system gives the advantage of a non-rotating front lens assembly, which is of great benefit when using polarizing filter and the matched Petal-shaped lens hood supplied.

Specifications
Focal Length: 28-300mm
Minimum Aperture: F22
Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 13 Groups
Angle of View: 75.4°- 8.2°
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 8pcs
Minimum Focusing Distance: 50cm /(19.6”)
Maximum Magnification: 1:3
Filter Size: 62mm
Lens Hood: Petal Hood
Dimensions: Diameter 74mm (2.9”) x Length 86mm (3.3”)
Weight: 490gr/17.2oz
Fittings: Sigma, Canon and Nikon-D
(Konica/Minolta and Pentax TBA)
SRP: £230