The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of just 22cm throughout the entire zoom range and enables the magnification of 1:2.9. Depending on the progress achieved by the set focal length scale, shown on the lens barrel. The lens includes Sigma's own Optical Stabilizer (OS) function. It provides the effective compensation of up to 4 shutter steps, which significantly increased the possibilities for handheld shots, even in macro shots where even slight camera shake is visible quickly, should cut the stabilizer.
FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) glass, which has the same properties as fluoride glass and SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass to ensure maximum correction of chromatic aberrations. Three aspherical lenses, including a double-sided aspherical lens to prevent the interaction with latest manufacturing methods all types of aberrations, and correct, including astigmatism. The lens weighs 470g and is equipped with a massive and precise bayonet brass. The special treatment of the surface to enhance the strength to allow long-term use. Sigma has been called as yet neither a date nor a price to market.
Info Sigmas new product line:
C / Contemporary
Our powerful Contemporary product line combines high optical quality with a compact design and is suitable for various applications.
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Standard zoom lenses, telephoto zoom lens, super zoom lenses and more
A / Art
Our kind product line is designed for demanding optical performance and high expressive power and is suitable for the specific artistic expression.
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Bright fixed focal length lens, wide-angle lens, ultra wide-angle lenses, macro lenses, fisheye lenses and more
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