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Sigma has introduced nine new lenses and teleconverters this fall and made them available with a selection of different mounts.
First up are two fisheye lenses that offer a minimum aperture of f/22 and can focus as close as 5.3 inches:
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The 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC Circular Fisheye HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) lens produces a circular image within the frame of DSLRs using an APS-C size sensor. The lens has a 180 degree field of view and is now available for Sony/Minolta and Pentax mounts as well as Sigma, Nikon and Canon DSLRs and carries an MSRP of $1,400.00
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The second fisheye lens, is the10mm F/2.8 EX DC Fisheye HSM, is also designed for use on DSLRs with APS-C size sensors. The 10mm lens’ angle of view depends on the camera used and ranges from 154-180 degrees and is now available for Sony/Minolta and Pentax mounts and is also compatible with Sigma, Nikon, and Canon DSLRs. The MSRP for this lens is $1,000.00.
A 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) will be available from Sigma. This standard zoom lens offers a minimum aperture of f/22 and focuses as close as 15 inches. The lens supports AF mounts from Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony/Minolta, and Pentax. Price is not yet available for this lens.
A 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens for the Four Thirds System was also announced recently. This fast prime lens features a minimum aperture of f/16 and can focus as close as 17.7 inches. The MSRP is $730.
Sigma is offering a couple of new telephoto zooms including the APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM. The lens features SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements to offset possible aberrations and multi-layer coating has been added to reduce flare and ghosting. Of note is the fact that the length of the lens remains constant during focusing. Designed for Pentax and Sony, and Olympus/Four Thirds mounts, the 70-200mm lens is equipped with a tripod socket, accommodates Sigma APO teleconverters and comes bundled with a case and hood. MSRP is $1,200.00.
The 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM zoom lens measures 3 x 5.5 inches and weighs 27.5 ounces and comes bundled with a case and hood. It features a minimum aperture of f/22 and is compatible with Pentax and Sony mounts. The MSRP for this lens is $1,150.
Sigma’s APO120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM lens is available with Canon, Nikon or Sigma mounts. The lens, with a minimum aperture of f/22, utilizes Sigma’s original Optical Stabilizer (OS) function. A minimum focusing distance of 59.1 inches is available throughout the entire zoom range. The lens has an MSRP of $1,270.
For additional telephoto reach, check out Sigma’s APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens. Like its 120-400mm sibling, this lens is equipped OS to help keep images shake- and blur-free. Available for Sigma, Canon and Nikon lenses, the 150-500mm model comes equipped with a removable tripod socket and has an MSRP of $1,450.
Sigma has also introduced two teleconverters designed for use with Sony mount telephoto lenses and cameras that support HSM. The 1.4x and 2x teleconverters offer an aperture range of f/2.3-f/32. The 1.4x teleconverter has an MSRP of $280; the 2x model costs approximately $300.
Note: for lenses equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor, autofocus will only be available with camera bodies that support HSM.
For more, check out www.sigmaphoto.com
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