Sigma 120-400mm F/4.5-5.6 APO DG HSM OS Lens For Canon EF Mount {77}

Lens Specifications

Lens Name: 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

Description: Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 180 to 600mm with most cameras
Offers Sigma’s OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-light situations
HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
Minimum focusing distance of 59 inches with a maximum magnification of 1 to 4.2
Compact weighing only 3.6 pounds & a mere 8 inches in length
A lens hood, tripod socket TS-31, front & rear lens caps and carrying case are included with the lens

Focus Type: Auto/Manual

Works with this type of camera: APC, Full Frame and Film

Focal Length: 120-400mm

Elements: 21 Elements in 15 Groups
f-Stop Range: f4.5-6.- f22

Minimum Focus: 59.1 inches

Macro: No

Zoom Type: Twist

Length of lens retracted: 8 inches

Length of lens zoomed out: N/A

Image Stabilized: Yes

Aperture ring on the lens: Yes

Filter Size: 77mm

Lens Hood: Yes

Weight in ounces: 61.7 oz

Other Note: Motor for Nikon

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