Preorders:
Sigma MC-11 Mount Adapter for Canon EF Lenses to Sony E Cameras at BHphoto.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E at BHphoto, Adorama.
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF at BHphoto, Adorama.
Press release:
30mm and 50-100mm lens press release on SonyAlpharumors.
MC-11 for E-mount press text on Sonyalpharumors
Preorders:
Sigma MC-11 Mount Adapter for Canon EF Lenses to Sony E Cameras at BHphoto.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E at BHphoto, Adorama.
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF at BHphoto, Adorama.
Sigma Expands Its Global Vision Lens Line With Two New High-Performance Lenses
50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art and 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
50-100mm is first constant aperture F1.8 telephoto zoom; 30mm represents first affordable F1.4 high-performance lens for mirrorless cameras
KANAGAWA, JAPAN — February 23, 2016 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens, camera, flash and accessories manufacturer, today announced the addition of two high-performance APS-C format lenses to the Sigma Global Vision product line: Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens.
“Sigma’s aim is to provide high-performance lens options that lead with innovation and break new boundaries for every photographic scenario our customers can dream up,” states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “These new lenses build on Global Vision’s great IQ technology and reflect this goal, delivering immense value, quality and performance that the Sigma brand is known for.”
Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Building on the groundbreaking Sigma Global Vision 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens, the new Sigma 50-100 F1.8 (75-150mm on 35mm format) mid-range zoom lens embodies the same engineering prowess to deliver outstanding prime lens-like results. Factoring in the APS-C image circle of 1.5x, the 50-100mm F1.8 covers three popular short tele prime focal lengths: 85mm, 105mm and 135mm. Like the 18-35mm F1.8, the new 50-100mm F1.8 maintains a constant F1.8 aperture yielding exceptional brightness and resolution throughout the zoom, while simultaneously maintaining focus as the lens is zoomed, a feature videographers will greatly appreciate.
Sigma Art Line Image Technology Innovation
Features three FLD (F Low Dispersion) glass elements, one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element, and one high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass element to minimize aberrations.
Redesigned and enhanced, the new Hyper Sonic Motor is 30% slimmer and provides fast and accurate AF.
Highly durable polycarbonate diaphragm made with fluorine; blades feature carbon feather film offering exceptionally smooth operation even during continuous shooting.
Outstanding Zoom Lens Maneuverability
Inner focusing and zoom design offer versatile shooting options
Tripod socket for stable, comfortable operation
Features 21 elements / 15 groups, Minimum Aperture: F1.6, 82mm filter thread, Minimum Focus Distance: 37.4in, Dimensions: 3.7×6.7, Weight: 52.6oz
The new Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 Art will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. For more information, please visit www.sigmaphoto.com/50-100mm-f1-8-dc-hsm-art.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Combining outstanding optical performance and compact design, the new affordable Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens brings immense value to mirrorless cameras. Boasting superior image quality with F1.4 brightness, the versatile lens covers a wide range of photo and video capture scenarios, delighting users with its beautiful bokeh effects.
Contemporary Line Performance and Value
Represents first affordable F1.4 performance lens for the mirrorless market
Sigma engineered quality within a sleek compact design
Fast, smooth AF stepping motor designed to support video
Features one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element producing imaging quality comparable to the Art line.
Features 9 elements / 7 groups, Minimum Aperture: F16, 52mm filter thread, Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8in, Weight: 9.3oz, Dimensions: 2.6×2.9in.
The new Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens will be available in Sony E-Mount and Micro Four Thirds mount. For more information, please visit www.sigmaphoto.com/30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-c.
Sigma Global Vision lenses including the new 50-100mm F1.8 DC Art and 30mm F1.4 Contemporary lenses can be updated with the latest lens software from a workstation or laptop using the Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock (sold separately).
Tested for Optimum Performance
Sigma lenses are born of well-thought-out design concepts, exceptional Japanese craftsmanship and manufacturing, and advanced lens performance testing and evaluation. To this end, Sigma has developed its own A1 proprietary MTF (modulation transfer function) measuring system using 46-megapixel Foveon direct image sensors. Even the most elusive high-frequency details are within the scope of Sigma’s quality control inspections. Every Global Vision lens is A1 tested, analyzed and approved before leaving the factory ensuring maximum performance out of the box.
For more information on Sigma’s industry leading testing, please visit http://blog.sigmaphoto.com/2012/a1-mtf-testing-for-new-sigma-lenses/
Specialized Mount Conversion Services
Ensuring continued ROI, Sigma will convert the current mount of your Sigma Global Vision lens to another of your choice. Sigma lenses currently from the Contemporary, Art or Sports line, in Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax mounts can be converted to Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony or Pentax*. Mirrorless lenses can be converted to Micro Four Thirds and Sony-E Mount. They cannot be converted to either an APS-C or a Full Frame format. *For specific details, please visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/service-support/mount-conversion-service
Preorders:
Sigma MC-11 Mount Adapter for Canon EF Lenses to Sony E Cameras at BHphoto.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E at BHphoto, Adorama.
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF at BHphoto, Adorama.
Brings Sigma’s Global Vision Lenses to the Sony E-Mount Camera Family
KANAGAWA, JAPAN — February 23, 2016 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens, camera, flash and accessories manufacturer, today announced the release of its new high-performance Sigma Global Vision lens converter – the Mount Converter MC 11 – for Sony E-mount, full frame and APS-C sensor cameras. With the new MC-11, Sony camera users will be able to utilize 19 Global Vision lenses in Sigma Canon Mount (EOS) and Sigma Mount (SA).
“There are many challenges to designing high-quality mount converter and topping the list is aptly handling phase detection AF in newer cameras and this is where the Sigma MC-11 is groundbreaking in its support for the Sony E-mount systems,” states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “The new Sigma MC-11 mitigates complications with a purpose-built lens control data system engineered for maintaining superior AF functionality. So the growing number of Sony E-mount camera users who have been asking for more lens options, now have access to a large pool of lenses that fully embody Sigma’s signature quality and performance.”
The Sigma MC-11’s sleek LED display lets Sony users know if the attached Sigma lens is compatible and whether or not the MC-11 needs to be updated for that specific lens. Its internal control data system keeps detailed information on each compatible Sigma lens, automatically optimizing performance of AF drive, aperture control and other critical lens functions. The MC-11’s internal control data system also maintains continuity with key camera functions that control brightness and correct transverse chromatic aberration, distortion, and more. The complete compatibility with both Sigma lens OS and Sony in-camera OS ensures correction of camera shake and other stability issues and when used with in-camera stabilization, MC-11 allows angle shake correction in the lens. The integrated flocking helps prevent internal reflections and reduction in lens performance. In addition, the MC-11 retains important EXIF data ensuring users can analyze every detail of their lens setting.
The Sigma MC-11 converter can be updated with the latest compatible lens information from a workstation or laptop using the Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock (sold separately).
For more information on the Sigma MC-11 converter please visit www.sigmaphoto.com/mount-converter-mc-11
You can preorder the new Tamron 90mm A-mount and soon the 85mm A-mount at BH:
90mm SP lens at BHphoto.
85mm SP lens at BHphoto.
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The Loxia 21mm will ship on March 9 at BHphoto. And this is one of the best FE lenses and definitely worht the long wait! DxOmark just tested the new Loxia and as you can see from the image above the new Loxia beats the already excellent Distagon 21mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon/Canon. DxO writes:
While it appears that Sony is intent on following Canon and Nikon with large and heavy high-speed designs, Zeiss has recognized that many adopters of the Sony A7 series are looking to concede lens speed in return for compact and lightweight models. Of course, you do tend to get what you pay for, and optical quality like this is never cheap, but then the Zeiss Loxia 21mm f2.8 is an outstanding performer and a near perfect match to the size and weight of the Sony A7 models.
Check the Loxia 21mm price and in Stock status at [shopcountry 45145].
Tomorrow (Feb 23) Sigma will announce some exciting E-mount stuff! Be sure to be online on SAR to follow the announcement. Here is what will be announced:
1) Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DN APS-C E-mount lens
– Nine lenses in 7 groups (Double-sided aspherical lens with high refractive index and high dispersion glass)
– Aperture blades: 9 sheets (circular aperture)
– Filter Size: 52mm
– AF motor: stepping motor
– Shortest photographing distance: 30cm
– Maximum shooting parking rate: 1: 7
– Inner focus
– Total length: 73.3mm
– Maximum diameter: 64.8mm
– Weight: 265g
– Mount Sony E mount, Micro Four Thirds mount
– Release Date: March 18, 2016
– Suggested retail price of 51,840 yen (tax included). This is around 420 Euro or $460.
via Digicameinfo:
This is by far the most exciting lens of the DN line. This currently has three native E-mount lenses: [shoplink 45059 ebay]19mm f/2.8 E-mount (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 45060 ebay]30mm f/2.8 E-mount (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 45061 ebay]60mm f/2.8 E-mount (Click here)[/shoplink].
2) MC-11 electronic E-mount adapter for Canon EF or Sigma SA lenses
It allows you to use full electronic aperture, IBIS and autofocus control!
3) Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 APS-C lens (no A or E-mount version. But you can adapter it with the MC-11 on you r E-mount camera!)
APS-C format
15 elements in 21 groups,
82mm filter thread
Closest focusing distance: 0.95m
Magnification ratio: 1：6.7
Size: 170.7 x 93.5mm
Weight: 1490g
9-blade circular aperture
New HSM motor
Estimated price: 167400 yen
Available in Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma SA Mount.
Available on April 22.
via Digicameinfo.
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