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Sigma 14mm, 24-70mm Art Lenses Available For Pre-Order
22 June 2017
Sigma has announced price and availability for both its 14mm f1.8 DG HSM and Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art lenses in its Global Vision line. The lenses, which were announced in February), will be available for $1,599 and $1,299 respectively.
14mm Prime. $1,599 shipping in June for Canon, Sigma and July for Nikon.
The 14mm in Canon and Sigma mounts will ship in June with the Nikon mount following in July, the company said. The 24-70 zoom in all mounts will ship in June.
24-70mm Zoom. $1,299 shipping in June for all mounts.
See our earlier news report for the specifications on the 14mm prime and the 24-70mm zoom.
Adorama is now accepting pre-orders for the 14mm prime and the 24-70mm zoom. B&H is also now accepting pre-orders for the 14mm prime and the 24-70mm zoom.
For more information see the news release below.
Sigma Begins Shipping Its 14mm f1.8 DG HSM and 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lenses
The world's first and only f1.8 ultra wide-angle full-frame lens for dSLR cameras is available now for $1,599; the new Sigma Global Vision workhorse zoom lens is available now for $1,299.
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. -- Sigma Corp. of America has announced the pricing and availability for its new Sigma 14mm f1.8 DG HSM and Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art lenses from its Global Vision line. The ultra-wide-angle full-frame 14mm f1.8 Art lens begins shipping in June for Canon and Sigma camera systems and in July for Nikon camera systems, for a retail price of $1,599. The standard zoom full-frame 24-70mm f2.8 Art lens begins shipping in June for a retail price of $1,299.
The Sigma 14mm f1.8 Art, which is the first and only f1.8 ultra wide-angle lens among interchangeable lenses for dSLRs*, incorporates the same aspherical element as Sigma's critically acclaimed 12-24mm f4 Art, allowing the lens to deliver a new dimension of visual experience. Boasting outstanding image quality from center to edge, the 14mm f1.8 Art features an 80mm front lens -- the world's largest glass aspherical lens in the industry, offering photographers an ultra-wide prime with virtually no distortion, flare or ghosting. Equipped with a superfast and efficient autofocus system, three FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) elements and four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements to reduce chromatic aberration and coma flare, the 14mm f1.8 Art is suitable for a wide range of photographic needs including astrophotography, architecture and landscape photography.
The 24-70mm f2.8 Art lens, Sigma's new workhorse standard zoom lens, touts a brand new Optical Stabilizer, Hypersonic Motor for highly efficient and fast autofocus, as well as a dust- and splash-proof mount with rubber sealing. The 24-70mm f2.8 Art lens embodies all the technical qualities and finesse that define the high-performance Sigma Global Vision Art series. A popular industry focal range covering a wide array of shooting scenarios, the 24-70mm's optical design also includes three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and four aspherical elements to ensure image accuracy and sharpness. The 24-70mm f2.8 Art aspherical elements use Sigma's thicker center glass design and highly precise polishing process, delivering stunning images and bokeh effects. The lens' purpose-built structure boasts a new metal barrel for optimal durability with TSC composite internal moving components designed to resist thermal contraction and expansion.
Both the 14mm f1.8 DG HSM and the 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art lenses are available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. The Sigma and Canon mount lenses work with Sigma's MC-11 Sony E-mount converter. The Nikon mounts feature the brand new electromagnetic diaphragm.