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Sigma To Ship 16mm Contemporary This Month
9 November 2017
Sigma has announced its Global Vision 16mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for APS-C mirrorless Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds camera systems will be available at the end of November for $449 through authorized U.S. retailers.
The fast aperture, wide-angle 16mm prime lens is the first lens offered for Sony E-mount systems to feature a 24mm f1.4 focal length (35mm equivalent) and aperture. On Micro Four Thirds systems, it offers a 32mm focal length.
For more information see the news release below and our previous coverage with specifications.
Sigma Announces Pricing and Availability for the 16mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens
Shipping at the end of November for a retail price of $449
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.-- Sigma Corp. of America has announced that its brand new Global Vision 16mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for APS-C mirrorless Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds camera systems will be available at the end of Novem-ber for $449 through authorized U.S. retailers.
The fast aperture, wide-angle 16mm prime lens is the first lens offered for Sony E-mount systems to feature a 24mm f1.4 focal length (35mm equivalent) and aperture. On Micro Four Thirds systems, it offers a 32mm focal length.
Lightweight and compact, the 16mm f1.4 is equipped with a stepping motor designed for fast, ultra-smooth and accurate autofocus performance for both still and video capture. Key features include a dust- and splash-proof mount, nine rounded aperture blades, advanced lens coatings to minimize flare and ghosting and a reversible and removable petal-type hood. Full technical specifications can be found on the Sigma Web site at: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/16mm-f1-4-dc-dn-c.
About Sigma Global Vision Contemporary Line
Featuring the very latest technology and combining optical performance with compactness, Sigma's high-performance Contemporary line covers a wide range of needs. The innovative line bears the hall-mark of a "true all-arounder" lens. Contemporary primes and zooms cover popular focal lengths, capturing with stunning clarity the versatility of life from family moments, street photography, to photo journal-ism and travel. Like all Sigma Global Vision lenses, each Contemporary lens is manufactured at the Sigma factory in Aizu Japan and is individually inspected before shipping.