SIGMA has just released a new lens for L-mount and Sony E-mount systems: the SIGMA 24mm F/2 DG DN. This wide-angle lens is part of the I-series of lenses and should deliver high-contrast, sharp images corners to corners with a reasonably fast maximum aperture of F/2. So let’s take a closer look at it! SIGMA has been part of the L-Mount Alliance since its launch in 2018. Nearly three years later, the company already released no less than 13 Prime and Zoom lenses under the Art, Sports, and Contemporary lineups. Each lineup of lenses has its own specifications/market, and the Contemporary “I series” line consists mainly of affordable and compact premium pieces of glass. This new SIGMA 24mm F/2 DG DN is no different and will complement the 35mm and 65mm F/2 DG DN prime lenses that SIGMA launched last year. Image credit: SIGMA SIGMA 24mm F/2 DG DN features SIGMA I series lenses are made entirely of metal on the outside and inside the internal structure, and the new 24mm F/2 DG DN is no different. The lens will be available in either Sony E-Mount or L-Mount and covers full-frame sensors. As you can see, the lens has a proper focus and aperture ring, but unfortunately for filmmakers, the aperture ring is not de-clicked. However, you’ll still benefit from a quiet and very fast AF drive system. Talking about focus, the focus mechanism is intern, so the lens doesn’t expand/retract as you change focus, which is great when using...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 9 September, 2021