Reduction of flare and ghosting
This digitally optimised 800mm f5.6 ultra telephoto lens is equipped with a new multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare and ghosting. This also ensures an accurate colour balance and high definition results.
ELD Glass
Incorporating two E\xtraordinary Low Dispersion glass elements to reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum and ensure sharp, quality images. The Internal Focus system ensures the overall length of the lens does not change during focusing, ensuring convenient handling and ease of use.
HSM
The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures an ultra-quiet, high-speed AF function as well as full-time manual focusing capability for Sigma, Canon, and Nikon mount lenses.
Rear Filter
A 46mm filter can be inserted near the rear of the lens, and a circular polarising filter can be used in situ.
Teleconverter Compatibility
By adding a 1.4\x EX APO teleconverter (optional e\xtra), you can use this lens as a 1120mm F8 MF ultra-telephoto lens or as a 1600mm F11 MF ultra-telephoto lens with a 2.0\x EX APO teleconverter.