Sigma APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds Mount Lens - Press Release

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Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of new five lenses for Four Thirds System.

Two DC lenses (18-50mm F2.8 EX DC and 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM) and three DG lenses (MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG, APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM and APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM) are designed to maximize the potential of the digital imaging, and housed in a compact and lightweight construction. Our lens line-up for Four-Thirds mount is increased to total eight models with the introduction of these new lenses.

This telephoto zoom lens is capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths for Four Thirds cameras.
APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds Mount

This versatile 10x high zoom ratio lens designed specifically for the digital imaging and it covers the wide range of the focal lengths. This lens uses SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass for correction of color aberration, and seven-group zoom system provides a high magnification throughout the entire zoom range. Super multi coating reduces flare and ghost. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system provides quiet high-speed auto-focus shooting, as well as full-time manual focus.
* With Four-Thirds cameras, the angle of view will be equivalent to 100-1000mm.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Mount Type:Four Thirds
  
• Minimum Aperture:F22
  
• Lens Construction:20 Elements in 16 Groups
  
• Angle of View:24.4°-2.5°
  
• Number of Diaphragm Blades:9pcs
  
• Minimum Focusing Distance:100-300cm (39.37in-118.11in)
  
• Maximum Magnification:1:5.2
  
• Filter Size:86mm
  
• Lens Hood:PetalHood
  
• Dimensions: Diameter 95mm (3.7in)X Length 223.9mm (8.8in)
  
• Weight:1830g / 64.5oz
  
• UPC No.:0085126-73658-3

http://www.sigma-photo.com

[Jaedon]

Has anyone heard of a release date for this lens or possibly seen one anywhere?

I emailed Sigma directly about a month ago and was told that there was, as of that time, no release date scheduled.

Just hoping to expand my lens selection with a decent super telephoto in the casual users price range.