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Sigma Corporation Unveils First-Ever Optically Stabilized Lens for Pentax and Sony Digital Cameras
Company's 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens Now Available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony Mounts
| Source: Sigma Corporation of America
RONKONKOMA, NY--(Marketwire - June 18, 2009) - Sigma Corporation (www.sigmaphoto.com), a
leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider for some
of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes,
has announced the availability of its 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens for
Pentax and Sony mounts.
The 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM extended range zoom lens
incorporates Sigma's exclusive technology, the Hybrid Optical Stabilizer,
an anti-shake system that allows users to choose between image
stabilization in either the camera body or the viewfinder. This is the
first and only technology of its kind available in compatible mounts for
Pentax and Sony digital cameras.
"Since the release of Sigma's 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM, we've seen the demand steadily
increase because it is a highly accessible lens that appeals to all levels
of photographers," said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, general manager of Sigma
Corporation of America. "We're proud that, once again, Sigma is leading the
way in innovation by offering the first-ever optically stabilized lens
available for these manufacturers' digital cameras. Better yet, we are able
to do this at an affordable price."
In addition to the unique OS system, this DC lens is a dedicated digital
SLR camera lens suited for APS-C format, and incorporates Hyper Sonic Motor
(HSM) functionality to ensure quiet and high speed auto focus (AF). The
lens has 13.8 times zoom ratio capabilities, making it ideal for close-up
photography for digital SLRs. An inner focusing system eliminates front
lens rotation, making it suitable for use with circular polarizing filters
and the supplied petal-type hood.
The 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM, which recently received the award
of Best Entry Level Lens
by Technical Image
Press Association, is currently available for Nikon, Canon, Sony and
Pentax mounts for $800 MSRP in stores nationwide.
To locate an authorized Sigma dealer nearest to you, visit
www.sigmaphoto.com/where/where.asp. For information about Sigma Corporation
of America, visit www.sigmaphoto.com.
About Sigma Corporation
For more than 50 years, Sigma Corporation's expertise and innovation has
driven the company's core philosophy of "knowledge, plus experience, plus
imagination," with an emphasis on producing high-quality, high-performance
photographic technology at moderate prices. This family-owned organization
is the largest, independent SLR lens manufacturer in the world, producing
more than 40 lenses that are compatible with most manufacturers, including
Sigma, Canon, Minolta, Sony, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax. Sigma Corporation
also produces digital SLR cameras and high-definition digital compact
cameras. The company is headquartered in Japan, with offices strategically
located throughout Europe, Asia and North America. For information, please
visit www.sigmaphoto.com.