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PRESS RELEASE: The compact large aperture standard zoom lens equipped with HSM
24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
Large aperture standard zoom lens
ELD and SLD glass provides excellent correction of all types of aberrations
Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting
Equipped with HSM ensuring quiet and high speed AF
The rounded 9 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM.
This large aperture standard zoom lens covers focal lengths from 24mm and is housed in compact construction. The latest optical design provides an overall length of 94.7cm /3.7inch. It is ideal for general photography such as snapshots, portraiture and landscapes. The Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass, two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction of all types of aberrations. Superior optical performance is ensured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full time manual focusing capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 38cm/15in and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.3. The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur. It is possible to attach the included petal-type hood to block out extraneous light.
24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Case, Petal-type Hood supplied Sigma, Canon, Nikon*, Pentax*, Sony* * If the camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available
Lens Construction
14 Elements 12 Groups
Maximum Magnification
1:5.3
Angle of view
84.1° - 34.3°
Filter Size
φ82mm
Number of blades
9pcs
Lens Hood
Petal-type hood
Minimum aperture
F22
Dimensions
φ88.6mm x 94.7mm / 3.5in x 3.7in
Minimum Focusing Distance
38cm / 15in
Weight
TBD
Accessories
DG UV 82 mm DG WIDE CIRCULAR PL 82mm
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(First posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 02:01 EDT)