Japanese lens manufacturer SIGMA has introduced three lenses as addition to their »C | Contemporary« line of photographic lenses. The new SIGMA C »I Series« of Premium Compact Primes launches with three focal lengths: 24mm, 35mm and 65mm. They are specifically designed for L-Mount (Leica, SIGMA & Panasonic) and Sony E mount mirrorless cameras. All three lenses are compact and all-aluminum constructions, the bayonet mount is made from durable brass and metal is also used in the internal workings. All that sound like the I Series lenses will be a pleasure to handle. The design has a bit of a retro feel to it which I personally find very appealing. Especially the ribbed or knurled lens-hoods caught my eye. I have never seen that before. Even the lens cap is made from metal and sticks magnetically to the front of the lens. You can buy the optional Lens Cap Holder CH-11, which is a key-ring type device that holds the lens-cap, while you are using the lens. I am constantly looking for lens caps, when I’m shooting. That’s why I like that SIGMA has put some thought into the »Missing Lenscap Problem«. Whether it’s actually practical remains to be seen. SIGMA lens cap holder. Image credit: SIGMA The three I Series lenses are internally focussed, so the front element is fixed and does not rotate or telescope out of the barrel. That makes using screw-in filters like Polas or Grads easier to use. Let’s have a closer look at the...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 1 December, 2020