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Sigma Bundles Two 150-600mm Zooms With 1.4x Teleconverter
19 February 2016
Sigma has announced two new Global Vision Lens bundles that match two of its 150-600mm zooms with its 1.4x teleconverter for a reach of 840mm. The bundles will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts this April, the company said.
"These bundles are ideal for photographers, both professional and enthusiast, who continually seek out longer ranges and want more options for their shooting style," said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corp. of America. "Sigma's high-performance telephoto offerings cover the range of photographic scenarios from professional sports to nature and more. Combined with the Sigma 1.4x Teleconverter, customers have even more options with the same great performance they have come to expect from Sigma."
HARDWARE
The two 50-600mm zooms both feature advanced two-mode optical stabilization, enhanced autofocus algorithm, sophisticated Hyper Sonic Motor for quiet and fast focusing, along with zoom locking at all marked focal lengths and performance. Additional features include:
- The Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 Sports Lens designed for fast action-capture performance is dust- and splash-proof with a 105mm filter size.
- The Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 Contemporary lens offers similar performance to the Sports lens in a more compact and lightweight design with a filter size of 95mm.
The 1.4x teleconverter, which supports autofocus up to f8, is itself dust- and splash-proof.
Sigma Global Vision lenses can be updated and customized with a laptop using Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
The following bundles will be available in early April, Sigma said:
- The 150-600mm f5-6.3 Sports and 1.4 Teleconverter bundle will retail for $2,229.
- The 150-600mm f5-6.3 Contemporary and 1.4 Teleconverter bundle will retail for $1,289.
For more information see the news release below.
New Sigma Global Vision Telephoto Bundles Boast Even Further Reach
Sigma pairs its 150-600mm f5-6.3 Sports and Contemporary lenses with Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter, providing exciting new options for extended reach
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. -- Sigma Corp. of America, a leading dSLR lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced two new Global Vision Lens bundles: the 150-600mm f5-6.3 Sports Lens and TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter bundle and the 150-600mm f5-6.3 Telephoto Contemporary Lens and TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter bundle. Expanding the focal range from 150-600mm to 210-840mm f6.3-9, the new bundles offer Canon, Nikon and Sigma camera users more choices, configurations and shooting options when investing in Sigma.
"These bundles are ideal for photographers -- both professional and enthusiast -- who continually seek out longer ranges and want more options for their shooting style," states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corp. of America. "Sigma's high-performance telephoto offerings cover the range of photographic scenarios from professional sports to nature and more. Combined with the Sigma 1.4x Teleconverter, customers have even more options with the same great performance they have come to expect from Sigma."
Sigma bundled products can also be purchased individually, giving customers four distinct 150-600mm f5-6.3 product choices to meet their photographic needs.
The 150-600mm f5-6.3 Sports lens is renowned for its superior optics and durability in fast-paced, high-action photo scenarios. The Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 Contemporary lens is a versatile lens that offers similar performance in a more compact and lightweight design. Performance capabilities common to both telephoto lenses include advanced two-mode optical stabilization, enhanced autofocus algorithm, sophisticated Hyper Sonic Motor for quiet and fast focusing, along with zoom locking at all marked focal lengths and performance.
The compatible Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter, which is also dust- and splash-proof, preserves Sigma lens DNA, ensuring optimum performance with every shot. Supporting autofocus up to f8, the 1.4x Teleconverter incorporates an SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element that maintains the exceptional image quality of the Sigma telephoto lenses with excellent aberration correction.
Sigma Global Vision lenses can be updated and customized with a laptop using Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock (sold separately). The USB Dock and Sigma Optimization Pro recognize the lenses and the lens plus teleconverter as distinct customizable items. Every Global Vision lens and teleconverter is "A1" tested, analyzed and approved before leaving the factory, ensuring maximum performance out of the box.
Pricing and Availability
Dedicated bundle boxes are available in early April through the Sigma U.S. reseller network.
- MSRP for the 150-600mm f5-6.3 Sports and 1.4 Teleconverter bundle is $2,229.
- MSRP for the 150-600mm f5-6.3 Contemporary and 1.4 Teleconverter bundle is $1,289.
Additional Sigma Bundle Opportunities
Customers can also take advantage of the new Sigma dp Quattro camera line and LCD Viewfinder bundle for the dp1 Quattro, dp2 Quattro and dp3 Quattro. Enhancing the camera ergonomics, the Sigma LCD Viewfinder cuts off outside light, magnifying the LCD by more than two times, allowing photographers to check the focus more easily.
The Sigma dp Quattro Line + LCD Viewfinder bundle is available mid-March for $1099 at: