31% off (Sale price $399.00, Reg. Price $579.00) :: Sigma's 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Sony A is another addition to the Sigma Global Vision Contemporary line.Designed for APS-C cameras it offers a 27-450mm equivalent and incorporates state-of-the-art Sigma technology. This version also offers optical image stabilization for reducing the effects of camera shake at longer focal lengths and slower shutter speeds. The lens also has a maximum aperture range of f/3.5-6.3 and benefits from the inclusion of one SLD and four FLD elements. Additionally a Super Multi-Layer coating on the elements results in less flare improved image contrast and true color fidelity. This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware. It offers a 76.5 – 5.4 angle of view and accepts 72mm front end filters. C – Contemporary lensThis lens is part of the Contemporary category of Sigma's Global Vision. Sigma's Contemporary lenses combine modern techniques and materials in order to deliver a concept which combines a streamlined lightweight construction with best-in-class optical quality and performance.This compact lens is one you trust for a variety of everyday applications.DC – DC for DigitalThese are special lenses designed for APS-C size sensors so that the image circle matches the smaller size of the image sensor of most digital SLR cameras. Their specialized design gives these lenses the ideal properties for digital cameras the compact and lightweight construction is an added bonus!HSM – Quiet and Fast AutofocusingHSM lenses employ a motor powered by ultrasonic waves that produce a quiet yet high-speed AutoFocus. You can enjoy high performance with low noise in a variety of shooting situations.OS – Optical StabilizerThis function utilizes a built-in mechanism that compensates for camera shake. It dramatically expands photographic possibilities by alleviating cameras movement when shooting by hand held camera.Emphasizing Image QualityA high ratio zoom lens often req
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