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Sigma Announces 14-24mm f2.8 Art Lens
9 February 2018
Sigma has announced its 14-24mm f2.8 DG HSM Art zoom lens and a new front conversion service to turn its petal-type hood into a round component for VR rigs.
Designed for 50-megapixel-plus cameras, the new Global Vision full-frame lens uses three FLD glass elements, three SLD glass elements and three aspherical lens elements, including one 80mm high precision molded glass aspherical element. With less than one percent distortion and minimal transverse chromatic aberration, flare and ghosting, the 14-24mm Art lens offers constant f2.8 brightness throughout the zoom range.
Its dust- and splash-proof design features special sealing at the mount connection, manual focus ring, zoom ring and cover connection.
Available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts, it also works with Sigma's MC-11 Sony E-mount converter. The Nikon mount features brand new electromagnetic diaphragm, whereas the Canon mount is compatible with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the 14-24mm Art lens include:
- Full-frame format
- Aperture range: f2.8 to f22
- 3 FLD, 3 SLD and 3 aspherical elements
- Super multi-layer coating
- Hyper Sonic AF motor, manual override
- Weather-sealed brass bayonet mount
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
- Minimum focus distance: 10.2 inches
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 14-24mm Art lens include:
SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM ART LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon, Nikon, Sigma
Full frameFocal Length 14mm to 24mm Aperture f2.8 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm bladesMinimum Focus 10.2 inches Magnification 0.18x Optical Design 17 elements in 11 groups
3 FLD, 3 SLD and 3 aspherical elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Dimensions 3.78 x 5.31 inches Weight 2.54 lb. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sigma said the 14-24mm Art lens would be available in mid-March for $1,299. Adorama and B&H are now accepting pre-orders.
Sigma Announces Brand New 14-24mm f2.8 Art Lens
Sigma Corp. has announced the brand new 14-24mm f2.8 DG HSM Art wide aperture zoom lens. In addition to the new Global Vision full-frame lens model, Sigma also announced a new front conversion service for the 14-24mm f2.8.
Outstanding Art Lens Performance
Designed for 50-megapixel plus cameras, the 14-24mm f2.8 DG HSM Art achieves the legendary Art lens sharpeness with three FLD glass elements, three SLD glass elements and three aspherical lens elements, including one 80mm high precision molded glass aspherical element. With near zero distortion (less than 1 percent) and minimal transverse chromatic aberration, flare and ghosting, the new Sigma 14-24mm offers constant f2.8 brightness throughout the zoom range and delivers optimal image quality at every focal length and shooting distance. The high-speed, high-accuracy autofocus allows photographers to capture incredible, in-the-moment images.
Rugged Design
In addition to outstanding optical performance, the 14-24mm f2.8 DG HSM Art features the Sports line level dust- and splash-proof design with special sealing at the mount connection, manual focus ring, zoom ring and cover connection, allowing for the lens to be used during varying weather conditions.
Versatile Camera System Mount Support
The new Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG HSM Art lens supports Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts and works with Sigma's MC-11 Sony E-mount converter. The Nikon mount features brand new electromagnetic diaphragm, whereas the Canon mount is compatible with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function.
Pricing and availability for the Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 Art lens will be announced later.
Front Mount Conversion Service for Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG HSM Art
Addressing the rising popularity of multi-camera productions, especially using ultra wide-angle lenses in shooting virtual reality content, Sigma has introduced its Front Conversion Service. Converting the petal-type hood of the 14-24mm f2.8 DG HSM Art to an exclusive round component allows for the lens to be used in various VR scenarios without the risk of interfering with other lenses in the VR rig or undesired shadows in the content.
The availability of this fee-based service for Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 Art will be announced at a later date.