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PRESS RELEASE: The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO HSM for Nikon and 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO HSM for Nikon.
Large aperture standard zoom lens designed specially for digital SLR cameras. 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO HSM for Nikon
The HSM is incorporated into this large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras.This lens is capable of autofocusing with all Nikon DSLR cameras and has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.9”) and maximum magnification of 1:2.3 enabling close-up photography. A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass and Aspherical lens allows a compact construction and high optical performance.
Lens Construction
15 Elements 12 Groups
Minimum Focusing Distance
20cm (7.9”)
Angle of View
79.7 - 22.9 degrees
Maximum Magnification
1:2.3
Number of Diagram Blades
7 Blades
Filter Size
F72mm
Minimum Aperture (W)
F22
Lens Hood
Petal Type
Dimensions
79mm (3.1”) x 80mm (3.1”)
Weight
490g (17.3oz)
UPC Code
0085126-689599
Large aperture zoom lens designed specially for use with digital SLR cameras with a minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.9”) 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO HSM for Nikon
The HSM is incorporated into this large aperture standard zoom 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO. This lens is capable of autofocusing with all Nikon DSLR cameras. Aspherical lens, SLD glass and ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass provide high picture quality throughout the entire zoom range. Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. Layer Coating and lens power layout provide high picture quality throughout the entire zoom range.
Lens Construction
15 Elements 13 Groups
Minimum Focusing Distance
20cm (7.9”)
Angle of View
76.5 - 31.7 degrees
Maximum Magnification
1:3
Number of Diagram Blades
7 Blades
Filter Size
F72mm
Minimum Aperture
F22
Lens Hood
Petal Type
Dimensions
79mm (3.1”) x 83.2mm (3.3”)
Weight
535g (18.9oz)
UPC Code
0085126-582593
(First posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 20:13 EDT)
