motor (HSM). Rounded aperture blades produce pleasing bokeh (out-of-focus characteristics). The lens will be available for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Petnax and Sony DSLRs.<\/p>\n
For details and specifications, read the Sigma press release:<\/p>\n
24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM<\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur. It is possible to attach the included petal-type hood to block out extraneous light.<\/p>\n
Features:<\/p>\n
Large aperture standard zoom lens
\nELD and SLD glass provides excellent correction of all types of aberrations
\nSuper Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting
\nEquipped with HSM ensuring quiet and high speed AF
\nThe rounded 9 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur<\/p>\n
24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM specifications<\/p>\n
Focal length 24 – 70mm
\nAngle of view 84.1\u00b0-34.3\u00b0
\nMaximum aperture F2.8
\nMinimum aperture F22
\nLens Construction
\n\u2022 14 elements\/12 groups
\n\u2022 1 ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass
\n\u2022 2 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements
\n\u2022 3 Aspherical elements
\nNumber of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded)
\nMinimum focus 38 cm (15 in)
\nMaximum magnification 1 : 5.3
\nAF motor type \u2022 Ring-type HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
\n\u2022 Full-time manual focus
\nImage stabilization \u2022 None
\nFilter thread \u2022 82 mm<\/p>\n
Supplied accessories
\n\u2022 Petal-type lens hood
\n\u2022 Case
\nOptional accessories
\n\u2022 DG UV 82 mm
\n\u2022 DG WIDE CIRCULAR PL 82mm<\/p>\n
Weight TBD
\nDimensions 88.6mm diameter x 94.7mm length
\n(3.5 x 3.7 in)
\nLens Mount Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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