Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC Telephoto lens - Sony Mount

Posted by: Hans B. BjorgHack on Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Since a telephoto lens makes a subject appear larger on film than does a normal lens at the same camera-to-subject distance, its ability to isolate far subjects with its longer reach greatly benefits people engage in sports and wildlife photography. Even taking a picture of a mountain range becomes easier with a telephoto lens, because of its long focal length. Looking for a great-value telephoto lens can be hard, especially now that a number of top quality manufacturers have released a variety of products to choose from. In the end, though, what people essentially need is one that is affordable and reliable. The perfect choice will then be a Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC which complements your camera’s kit lens.

For Excellent Digital Photographs

Compact and lightweight at only 310g, the Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC is specifically designed to fit the APS sensor size of digital SLR cameras manufactured by Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Minolta, Pentax. This lens not only lets you zero in on specific elements in the distance so you can create tighter compositions. Because in producing an image circle specifically large enough for an APS size sensor, which means support for all cameras excluding Canon EOS-1D/1Ds and Kodak DCS-14n, the lens can be made considerably smaller and lighter, this great-value offering from Sigma is notably lighter and more compact than its 35 mm equivalents. If used on the Sigma SD9 or SD10, this lens would provide an equivalent focal length of 93 - 340 mm.

Aside from the compact design, Sigma added a few more touches to this high-performance device. The company known for their well-crafted photography equipment used a special multi coating that helps in producing great color balance, and reduces the instances of ghosting and flaring which are common when taking photos using digital SLR cameras. Each and every time you attach this lens to your camera, you will only get crisp, clear pictures, whether they be close-ups of a tiny hummingbird, or a photograph of a breathtaking landscape.

With the minimum focusing distance of 110cm and maximum magnification of 1:4.5, you’ll be able to use this lens on a variety of subjects. Its high performance 3.6x telephoto zoom lens is perfect for a wide range of shooting conditions, so you wouldn’t have to spend time changing lenses or having to carefully clean the mirror or sensor inside your camera in case dust settles in. This is definitely not just a simple telephoto lens; it allows you to continuously vary the focal length without having to change the focus.

Since this powerful lens comes easily available with Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Minolta, and Pentax AF mounts, the Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC is definitely a must-have for anyone who owns a digital SLR camera with an image sensor featuring an APS-C or APS format. Enhance your camera’s ability to capture breathtaking pictures with one of the best value deals anyone can get from a reliable company. Start using this lens now and enjoy taking high quality images through a wider zoom range.