As announced in September 2018, SIGMA is expanding its portfolio of full-frame T1.5 cinema prime lenses. While both, the 40mm and 105mm lenses already came out during the end of last year, soon it is time for SIGMA’s 28mm T1.5 lens to become available. It will be shipping in mid-March 2019, at $3,499.00 for the regular version and $4,499.00 for the fully luminous (FL) version. SIGMA 28mm T1.5 FF Cinema Lens The SIGMA 28mm T1.5 FF Cine is a fast and sharp T1.5 wide-angle lens, compatible with full-frame camera sensors and optimized for ultra-high-resolution of 8K image acquisition. The lens features a 180° focus rotation and is available in EF, E and PL mount with a lens support foot and cap included. Lens Construction – SIGMA 28mm T1.5 FF Cine. Source: SIGMA An individual inspection of every single lens occurs with a A1 proprietary Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) measuring system, using 46-megapixel Foveon direct image sensors. Even previously undetectable high-frequency details are now within the scope of their quality control inspections. MTF Charts – SIGMA 28mm T1.5 FF Cine. Source: SIGMA This new lens is available in PL, EF or E-mount. Additionally, the Mount Conversion Service allows users to convert their SIGMA PL mount lenses to and from Canon EF and Sony E-mounts (paid service). Computer-based ray tracing has been used from the design stage onward to minimize flare and ghosting and enhance contrast in backlit conditions. Ghosting has also been checked at every prototype stage, with its causes identified,...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 20 February, 2019