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Sigma Announces 50-100mm f1.8 Art, 30mm f1.4, Mount Converter
22 February 2016
Sigma has extended its Global Vision line-up with a fast, constant-aperture 50-100mm zoom, a fast 30mm prime and a mount converter for Sony E-mount cameras to mount 19 Global Vision lenses with Canon or Sigma mounts to Sony bodies.
SIGMA 50-100MM ZOOM
The new Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 (75-150mm in 35mm equivalents) mid-range zoom lens offers an APS-C 1.5x crop factor covering three popular short tele prime focal lengths: 85mm, 105mm and 135mm. Like the 18-35mm f1.8, the new 50-100mm f1.8 maintains a constant f1.8 aperture yielding exceptional brightness and resolution throughout the zoom, while simultaneously maintaining focus as the lens is zoomed, the company said.
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- Redesigned and enhanced, the new Hyper Sonic Motor is 30 percent slimmer and provides fast and accurate AF.
- Highly durable polycarbonate diaphragm made with fluorine; blades feature carbon feather film offering exceptionally smooth operation even during continuous shooting.
Specifications include:
SPECIFICATIONS Mounts Canon, Nikon and Sigma Optical Design 21 elements in 15 groups with three F Low Dispersion glass elements, one Special Low Dispersion glass element and one high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass element to minimize aberrations Minimum Aperture f1.6 Filter Thread 82mm Minimum Focus Distance 37.4 inches Dimensions 3.7 x 6.7 inches Weight 52.6 oz. SIGMA 30MM PRIME
Designed for mirrorless ameras, the affordable Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens features an f1.4 aperture, lens covers for still and video plus what Sigma referred to as "beautiful bokeh effects."
Highlights of the new wide-angle prime include:
- Represents first affordable f1.4 performance lens for the mirrorless market
- Sigma engineered quality within a sleek compact design
- Fast, smooth AF stepping motor designed to support video
Specifications include:
SIGMA 30MM SPECIFICATIONS Mounts Sony E-Mount, Micro Four Thirds Optical Design 9 elements in 7 groups with one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element producing imaging quality comparable to the Art line Minimum Aperture f1.6 Filter Thread 52mm Minimum Focus Distance 11.8 inches Weight 9.3 oz. Dimensions 2.6 x 2.9 inches MOUNT CONVERTER MC 11
The Mount Converter MC 11 for Sony E-mount, full frame and APS-C sensor cameras permits the use of 19 Global Vision lenses with Sigma's Canon or Sigma mount.
"There are many challenges to designing high-quality mount converter and topping the list is aptly handling phase detection AF in newer cameras and this is where the Sigma MC-11 is groundbreaking in its support for the Sony E-mount systems," states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corp. of America. "The new Sigma MC-11 mitigates complications with a purpose-built lens control data system engineered for maintaining superior AF functionality. So the growing number of Sony E-mount camera users who have been asking for more lens options, now have access to a large pool of lenses that fully embody Sigma's signature quality and performance."
Lenses that work with the MC-11 include:
SPECIFICATIONS Full Frame 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art
24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art
120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
50mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtAPS-C 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary
18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary
18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary
50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM, Art 1
30mm F1.4 DC HSM ArtPRE-ORDERS
Adorama is taking pre-orders for the various options now:
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for Micro Four Thirds or Sony
- Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens for Canon, Nikon or Sigma
- Sigma E-Mount Converter MC-11 for Canon or Sigma lenses
For more information see the news releases below.
Sigma Expands Its Global Vision Lens Line With Two New High-Performance Lenses: 50-100mm f1.8 DC HSM Art and 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary
50-100mm is first constant aperture f1.8 telephoto zoom; 30mm represents first affordable f1.4 high-performance lens for mirrorless cameras
KANAGAWA, Japan -- Sigma Corp. of America has announced the addition of two high-performance APS-C format lenses to the Sigma Global Vision product line: Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 DC HSM Art Lens and the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens.
"Sigma's aim is to provide high-performance lens options that lead with innovation and break new boundaries for every photographic scenario our customers can dream up," states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corp. of America. "These new lenses build on Global Vision's great IQ technology and reflect this goal, delivering immense value, quality and performance that the Sigma brand is known for."
Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 DC HSM Art
Building on the groundbreaking Sigma Global Vision 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM Art Lens, the new Sigma 50-100 f1.8 (75-150mm on 35mm format) mid-range zoom lens embodies the same engineering prowess to deliver outstanding prime lens-like results. Factoring in the APS-C image circle of 1.5x, the 50-100mm f1.8 covers three popular short tele prime focal lengths: 85mm, 105mm and 135mm. Like the 18-35mm f1.8, the new 50-100mm f1.8 maintains a constant f1.8 aperture yielding exceptional brightness and resolution throughout the zoom, while simultaneously maintaining focus as the lens is zoomed, a feature videographers will greatly appreciate.
Sigma Art Line Image Technology Innovation
- Features three FLD (F Low Dispersion) glass elements, one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element and one high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass element to minimize aberrations.
- Redesigned and enhanced, the new Hyper Sonic Motor is 30 percent slimmer and provides fast and accurate AF.
- Highly durable polycarbonate diaphragm made with fluorine; blades feature carbon feather film offering exceptionally smooth operation even during continuous shooting.
Outstanding Zoom Lens Maneuverability
- Inner focusing and zoom design offer versatile shooting options
- Tripod socket for stable, comfortable operation
- Features 21 elements in 15 groups, Minimum Aperture: f1.6, 82mm filter thread, Minimum Focus Distance: 37.4in, Dimensions: 3.7x6.7, Weight: 52.6oz
The new Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 Art will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. For more information, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/50-100mm-f1-8-dc-hsm-art.
Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Combining outstanding optical performance and compact design, the new affordable Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens brings immense value to mirrorless cameras. Boasting superior image quality with f1.4 brightness, the versatile lens covers a wide range of photo and video capture scenarios, delighting users with its beautiful bokeh effects.
Contemporary Line Performance and Value
- Represents first affordable f1.4 performance lens for the mirrorless market
- Sigma engineered quality within a sleek compact design
- Fast, smooth AF stepping motor designed to support video
- Features one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element producing imaging quality comparable to the Art line.
- Features 9 elements in 7 groups, Minimum Aperture: f1.6, 52mm filter thread, Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8in, Weight: 9.3oz, Dimensions: 2.6x2.9in.
The new Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens will be available in Sony E-Mount and Micro Four Thirds mount. For more information, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-c.
Sigma Global Vision lenses including the new 50-100mm f1.8 DC Art and 30mm f1.4 Contemporary lenses can be updated with the latest lens software from a workstation or laptop using the Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock (sold separately).
Tested for Optimum Performance
Sigma lenses are born of well-thought-out design concepts, exceptional Japanese craftsmanship and manufacturing and advanced lens performance testing and evaluation. To this end, Sigma has developed its own A1 proprietary MTF (modulation transfer function) measuring system using 46-megapixel Foveon direct image sensors. Even the most elusive high-frequency details are within the scope of Sigma's quality control inspections. Every Global Vision lens is A1 tested, analyzed and approved before leaving the factory ensuring maximum performance out of the box.
For more information on Sigma's industry leading testing, please visit http://blog.sigmaphoto.com/2012/a1-mtf-testing-for-new-sigma-lenses/
Specialized Mount Conversion Services
Ensuring continued ROI, Sigma will convert the current mount of your Sigma Global Vision lens to another of your choice. Sigma lenses currently from the Contemporary, Art or Sports line, in Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax mounts can be converted to Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony or Pentax. Mirrorless lenses can be converted to Micro Four Thirds and Sony-E Mount. They cannot be converted to either an APS-C or a Full Frame format. For specific details, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/service-support/mount-conversion-service.
New Sigma Global Vision Lens Mount Converter Expands High-Performance Lens Options for Sony Cameras
Brings Sigma's Global Vision Lenses to the Sony E-Mount Camera Family
KANAGAWA, Japan -- Sigma Corp. of America has announced the release of its new high-performance Sigma Global Vision lens converter, the Mount Converter MC 11 for Sony E-mount, full frame and APS-C sensor cameras. With the new MC-11, Sony camera users will be able to utilize 19 Global Vision lenses in Sigma Canon Mount and Sigma Mount.
"There are many challenges to designing high-quality mount converter and topping the list is aptly handling phase detection AF in newer cameras and this is where the Sigma MC-11 is groundbreaking in its support for the Sony E-mount systems," states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corp. of America. "The new Sigma MC-11 mitigates complications with a purpose-built lens control data system engineered for maintaining superior AF functionality. So the growing number of Sony E-mount camera users who have been asking for more lens options, now have access to a large pool of lenses that fully embody Sigma's signature quality and performance."
The Sigma MC-11's sleek LED display lets Sony users know if the attached Sigma lens is compatible and whether or not the MC-11 needs to be updated for that specific lens. Its internal control data system keeps detailed information on each compatible Sigma lens, automatically optimizing performance of AF drive, aperture control and other critical lens functions. The MC-11's internal control data system also maintains continuity with key camera functions that control brightness and correct transverse chromatic aberration, distortion and more. The complete compatibility with both Sigma lens OS and Sony in-camera OS ensures correction of camera shake and other stability issues and when used with in-camera stabilization, MC-11 allows angle shake correction in the lens. The integrated flocking helps prevent internal reflections and reduction in lens performance. In addition, the MC-11 retains important Exif data ensuring users can analyze every detail of their lens setting.
The Sigma MC-11 converter can be updated with the latest compatible lens information from a workstation or laptop using the Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock (sold separately).