SIGMA just announced the release of 5 new lenses, two of the them telephoto zooms, featuring newly developed lightweight magnesium build and different options for various mounts and sensor sizes. The lenses are from the famous Art series, as well as the Sports and Contemporary series. Art Series Lenses SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Further expanding the Art series on the wide end, the SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM features a rather complex construction with 17 elements in 12 groups, with two low dispersion elements cutting down on chromatic aberration and 9 blades in the aperture. It has a manual focusing override on the barrel and a focusing distance indicator. Minimum focusing distance: 28cm / 11in. Mounts: SIGMA, Nikon, Canon, Sony E-Mount Sensor coverage: Full frame Weight: TBD SIGMA 40mm F1.4 DG HSM With 9 rounded aperture blades and 16 elements in 12 groups the 40mm F1.4 DG HSM is denoted as being specifically made for extremely high resolution scenarios, like photography above 50MP and video in 8k. It features the same low dispersion elements as the 28mm does. It as well has a manual focusing override on the barrel and a focusing distance indicator. Minimum focusing distance: 40cm / 15.7in. Mounts: SIGMA, Nikon, Canon, Sony E-Mount Sensor coverage: Full frame Weight: 1200g / 42.3oz. Sports Series Lenses SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM The optically stabilised 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM completes SIGMA’s lineup of fast standard zooms, as it joins the 14-24 F2.8 DG HSM Art...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 26 September, 2018