New Sigma 24-70mm lens
Sigma has released a new 24-70mm standard zoom lens.
Press release: Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that the suggested retail price of the new 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM is £799.99. This new lens will be sold alongside the current Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG lens. This large aperture standard zoom lens covers focal lengths from 24mm and is housed in a compact construction. The latest optical design provides an overall length of 94.7cm. It is ideal for general photography such as portraiture and landscapes. The Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass, two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction of all types of aberrations. Superior optical performance is ensured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full time manual focusing capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 38cm and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.3. The rounded nine-blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur. It is possible to attach the included petal-type hood to block out extraneous light. THE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 38cm Lens Construction 14 Elements in 12 Groups Maximum Magnification 1:5.3 Angle of View 84.1°- 34.3° Filter Size 82mm No. of Diaphragm Blades 9 pcs Lens Hood Petal-type Weight 790 grams SRP £799.99 Dimensions Diameter 88.6mm x Length 94.7mm Available Fittings Sigma AF, Nikon AF, Canon AF, Pentax AF, Sony AF What’s the competition? Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM – SRP: £1,149.99 Length: 123.5mm Weight: 950grams Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S – SRP: £1,149.99 Length: 133mm Weight: 900grams
