Dust & splash-proof, zoom lock at every focus distance, water-repellent coating, compatibility with the new tele converters, new OS system with accelerometer, easily accessible manual over-ride switch, optimized auto focusing, telephoto shooting at 600mm, minimized chromatic aberration for higher optical performance & enhanced enjoyment with beautiful build quality. Since telephoto zoom lenses are often used under very challenging situations, this model has crystalized all the possible qualities & features to achieve the best optical & action-capture performance. While combining high portability & durability, this high-performance hyper-telephoto zoom lens from our Sports line offers outstanding rendering capabilities. Its versatility provides better flexibility for wider shooting scenes, & the high-performance definitely stimulates photographers artistic expression. Achieves the best optical performance that embodies the product concept of our Sports line This lens incorporates 2 FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite, & 3 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements, & compensates for color aberration at the utmost. Chromatic aberration in particular, which could be visible especially towards the telephoto-end even when stopped down, is corrected by the optimized design of glass elements including FLD lenses. Dust-proof & splash-proof construction It is Dust & splash-proof, & designed for higher durability. It is able to meet the demands that professional photographers would require in challenging shooting conditions, such as in the rain. Zoom lock switch can be set at any focal length The new zoom lock switch enables the zoom ring to be locked at any focal length. It can be fixed at the photographers desirable focal length, which allows stable shooting whether the lens is positioned upward or downward. It also helps during long exposure photography. Water & oil-repellent coating ensures pleasant photography experience Forefront & rear lenses incorporate a water & oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily & prevents oil & fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier. Manual override incorporated to make two full-time manual modes switchable In addition to AF/MF, MO (Manual Override) is incorporated as one of the options of the focus mode switch. By setting it to the MO position, it switches to manual focus by rotating the focus ring even during continuous AF. With AF position, standard full-time manual focus is available. Using the optional SIGMA USB (Universal Serial Bus) DOCK, it is possible to adjust the MO positions sensitivity to switch to manual focus. ...

Super compact & lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability. Successor to the APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM, introduced to market in October 2004, this new OS design offers the latest optical technology. A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical path to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration & spherical aberration & provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro. SLD glass & Super Multi Layer Coating Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction of all types of aberrations & the Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting. This lens has superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp, high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. Optical Stabiliser Equipped with Sigmas proprietary OS (Optical Stabiliser) function, this lens offers the use of shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. F2.8 large aperture tele-macro lens Tele macro lenses have a greater working distance. It is possible to enjoy Macro photography, even when you are far from subject. This enables you to capture the small animals & insects without disturbing them. Very narrow depth-of-field allows selective focusing & less distracting backgrounds. Large aperture of F2.8 is ideal for sports, action & indoor photography. Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual focus override The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet & high speed autofocus as well as full-time manual focus capability. Floating Focusing System produces excellent optical performance A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical system to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration & spherical aberration. Since focusing does not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold & use. Rounded 9 blade aperture ring This lens has a rounded 9 blade diaphragm creating a smooth blur to the out of focus areas of the image. It is also possible to use this lens with Sigmas optional APO Tele Converters. APO Tele-Converter EX (optional) It is also possible to use this lens with Sigma 1.4x EX & 2x EX APO Tele-Converter. When this lens is used with the 1.4x EX or 2x EX Apo Tele Converters (optional), it becomes a 210mm F4 AF tele-macro lens or a 300mm F5.6 MF tele-macro lens respectively. Specifications Lens Construction: 9 Elements in 13 Groups Angle of View: 16.4 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades Minimum Aperture: F22 Minimum Focusing Distance: 38cm Maximum Magnification: 1:1 Filter

Size: 72mm Dimensions: Diameter 79.6mm X Length 150mm Weight: 1, 150g

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Large aperture standard zoom lens with a minimum focal length of 17mm, designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras & incorporating Sigmas original Optical Stabiliser system. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The lens has a compact construction with an overall length of 91.8mm making it ideal for travel photography. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, two glass mold & one hybrid aspherical lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. This lens has superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp & high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) provides fast & quiet AF. FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index & low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion. These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass & ensures high definition & high contrast images. This lens incorporates two FLD glass elements, which compensate for colour aberration. In addition, two glass mold elements & one hybrid aspherical lens give excellent correction for field curvature & astigmatism. High definition images are ensured throughout the entire zoom range. Sigmas unique Optical Stabiliser technology The lens is equipped with Sigmas own unique OS function. This system allows the photographer to use shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower that would otherwise be possible. Large aperture throughout the entire zoom range The large F2.8 aperture allows the use of fast shutter speeds & provides a bright viewfinder image, helping the photographer confirm accurate focusing. It is also ideal for emphasizing the subject by creating a natural, blurred background. Covering a wide range of focal lengths This lens covers a wide range of focal lengths from 17mm & has an equivalent angle of view of a 25.5-75mm with a 35mm SLR camera. It is ideal for general photography as well as portraits & landscapes. * The angle of view varies depending on which camera the lens is mounted on. Compact construction The lens has a compact construction with a diameter of 83.5mm, overall length of 91.8mm & weight of 565g. This compact & lightweight construction makes it absolutely ideal for travel photography. Super Multi-Layer Coating & superior peripheral brightness The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting as well as providing sharp & high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. This lens also benefits from superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp & high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. Fast & quiet AF with internal focusing The lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic motor), ensuring fast & quiet AF. The inner focusing system eliminates front lens ration, making the lens particularly suitable for using the supplied petal-type hood & circular polarising filters. * For Pentax mount, AF will not function with DSLR cameras that do not support HSM. Close focusing capability This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm throughout the entire zoom range & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. Rounded diaphragm This lens has rounded 7 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive bokeh to the out of focus area of the image. * Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras. ...

Large aperture standard zoom lens with a minimum focal length of 17mm, designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras & incorporating Sigmas original Optical Stabiliser system. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The lens has a compact construction with an overall length of 91.8mm making it ideal for travel photography. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, two glass mold & one hybrid aspherical lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. This lens has superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp & high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) provides fast & quiet AF. FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index & low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion. These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass & ensures high definition & high contrast images. This lens incorporates two FLD glass elements, which compensate for colour aberration. In addition, two glass mold elements & one hybrid aspherical lens give excellent correction for field curvature & astigmatism. High definition images are ensured throughout the entire zoom range. Sigmas unique Optical Stabiliser technology The lens is equipped with Sigmas own unique OS function. This system allows the photographer to use shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower that would otherwise be possible. Large aperture throughout the entire zoom range The large F2.8 aperture allows the use of fast shutter speeds & provides a bright viewfinder image, helping the photographer confirm accurate focusing. It is also ideal for emphasizing the subject by creating a natural, blurred background. Covering a wide range of focal lengths This lens covers a wide range of focal lengths from 17mm & has an equivalent angle of view of a 25.5-75mm with a 35mm SLR camera. It is ideal for general photography as well as portraits & landscapes. * The angle of view varies depending on which camera the lens is mounted on. Compact construction The lens has a compact construction with a diameter of 83.5mm, overall length of 91.8mm & weight of 565g. This compact & lightweight construction makes it absolutely ideal for travel photography. Super Multi-Layer Coating & superior peripheral brightness The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting as well as providing sharp & high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. This lens also benefits from superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp & high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. Fast & quiet AF with internal focusing The lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic motor), ensuring fast & quiet AF. The inner focusing system eliminates front lens ration, making the lens particularly suitable for using the supplied petal-type hood & circular polarising filters. * For Pentax mount, AF will not function with DSLR cameras that do not support HSM. Close focusing capability This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm throughout the entire zoom range & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. Rounded diaphragm This lens has rounded 7 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive bokeh to the out of focus area of the image. * Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras. ...

As entry level lenses for digital SLR cameras, standard zoom lenses are capable of many types of photography. With this lens, you can enjoy the variation of different angle-of-views covering from a wide-angle of 18mm (equivalent to 27mm on a 35mm camera) to a telephoto of 200mm (equivalent to 300mm on a 35mm camera), as well as Macro. Moreover, thanks to the OS (Optical Stabilizer) functionality, while pursuing convenience of handheld photography for close-up, indoor & night time photography, SIGMA incorporated the latest technology freely in order to achieve its compact size as an everyday lens. SIGMA proposes a new standard zoom lens. Diameter reduced by 4.6mm compared to its predecessor We pursued the compactness as an ideal everyday lens. From an early stage of development, SIGMA was determined to make the lens size compact, for example, by incorporating double-sided aspherical lens elements & downsizing the motor. As a result, while the predecessor had a diameter of 75.3mm, this lens has reduced it to 70.7mm, which has the difference of 4.6mm. It also achieves -11% in volume ratio compared to its predecessor. It is one of the smallest in its class of lenses with more than a 7x zoom ratio, & is more comparable in size to a generic standard zoom lenses. High rendering performance throughout the entire zoom range With our Contemporary line, the lens is required to fulfill the maximum potential while achieving a compact & light-weight construction. This lens incorporates SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements that have a high refractive index, & corrects chromatic aberration at the telephoto-end very well. Moreover, aspherical lens elements, including double-sided aspherical lenses, ensure a compact size & excellent correction of distortion. This also helps to produce superior rendering performance throughout the entire zoom range from wide-angle to tele-photo & macro photography. Close-up photography One of the biggest features of this lens is that it is possible to shoot subjects as close as macro lenses. This lens features a minimum focusing distance of 39cm & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3. It offers the versatility for shooting close-ups of fashion accessories, cuisine, flower arrangements & much more without changing the lens. Its working distance is 14.7cm, & it is suitable for shooing images with natural light as it keeps the shadows of camera & lens off of the image. Optical Stabilizer This lens incorporates an OS system which offers superior stabilization, making it possible to compensate for camera shake even in macro range photography where a small blur can be easily identified. Designed to minimize flare & ghosting Flare & ghosting were thoroughly measured & monitored from the lens development stage to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting & provides sharp & high contrast images even in backlit conditions. Attaching the matched petal type hood, which is supplied, will provide extra protection from flare & ghosting. Incorporating Rounded Diaphragm The 7 blade-rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image. Hyper Sonic Motor HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) delivers high AF speed & extremely quiet performance. With the latest AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. * For Pentax mount, if the camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available Brass made bayonet mount This lens incorporates a brass made bayonet mount which has both high accuracy & durability. A special treatment to reinforce its strength is applied to the surface giving it greater strength & making it highly resistant to long-term use. ...

A high ratio zoom lens often requires compactness & enhancement of additional features, to be capable enough to cover various shooting scenes with convenience & versatility. However, SIGMA still believes that image quality is what matters the most. When travelling with minimal equipment the lens needs a wide zoom range especially as a telephoto lens may be needed unexpectedly without time to switch lenses. Even with a high ratio zoom lens, our goal is to satisfy enthusiastic photographers with the versatility of the lens & its optical performance. This lens is good either as your first interchangeable lens or as a high performance all in one lens. Excellent optical performance that satisfies experienced users This lens incorporates 4 FLD (F Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite plus 1 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element. It enables this lens to minimize the chromatic aberration, especially toward the telephoto-end, & provide clear image quality with high color fidelity * FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index & low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion. These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass & ensures high definition & high contrast images. Renewed OS system for higher compensation By reviewing the system construction & the algorithm of firmware, 3.5 steps compensation has been achieved. * Based on CIPAs guideline. Measuring at tele-photo end, when it is attached to the camera with APS-C image sensor. * The lenses for SONY & PENTAX do not incorporate the OS function. Zoom-macro for enhanced macro photography Just by rotating the zoom ring, it enables photographers to take close-up pictures of subjects such as jewelry & flowers. Maximum magnification ratio at respective focal lengths is indicated on the lens barrel, thus it is easy to see what the object size will be at the sensor. Furthermore, in order to secure a clear field of view, the design of this lens is very thorough, even down to the precise position of the engraved letters on the lens. Newly Developed Hyper Sonic Motor For comfortable & smooth use with the high zoom ratio, 16.6 times, it incorporates a bigger HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) which is newly developed for this lens. It is powerful enough to ensure high speed & quiet AF. * For Pentax mount, if the camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available. Designed to minimize flare & ghosting Flare & ghosting were thoroughly measured & monitored from the lens development stage to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting & provides sharp & high contrast images even in backlit conditions. Incorporating Rounded Diaphragm The 7 blade-rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image. Specifications Lens Construction: 17 Elements in 13 Groups Angle of View (for SD1): 76.5
- 5.4 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7 Blades (Rounded Diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: F22 Minimum Focusing Distance: 39cm / 15.4in. Maximum Magnification: 1:3 Filter

Size: 72mm Dimensions: 79mm x 101.5mm / 3.1in. x 4.0in. Weight: 585g/20.6oz.


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A high ratio zoom lens often requires compactness & enhancement of additional features, to be capable enough to cover various shooting scenes with convenience & versatility. However, SIGMA still believes that image quality is what matters the most. When travelling with minimal equipment the lens needs a wide zoom range especially as a telephoto lens may be needed unexpectedly without time to switch lenses. Even with a high ratio zoom lens, our goal is to satisfy enthusiastic photographers with the versatility of the lens & its optical performance. This lens is good either as your first interchangeable lens or as a high performance all in one lens. Excellent optical performance that satisfies experienced users This lens incorporates 4 FLD (F Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite plus 1 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element. It enables this lens to minimize the chromatic aberration, especially toward the telephoto-end, & provide clear image quality with high color fidelity * FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index & low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion. These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass & ensures high definition & high contrast images. Renewed OS system for higher compensation By reviewing the system construction & the algorithm of firmware, 3.5 steps compensation has been achieved. * Based on CIPAs guideline. Measuring at tele-photo end, when it is attached to the camera with APS-C image sensor. * The lenses for SONY & PENTAX do not incorporate the OS function. Zoom-macro for enhanced macro photography Just by rotating the zoom ring, it enables photographers to take close-up pictures of subjects such as jewelry & flowers. Maximum magnification ratio at respective focal lengths is indicated on the lens barrel, thus it is easy to see what the object size will be at the sensor. Furthermore, in order to secure a clear field of view, the design of this lens is very thorough, even down to the precise position of the engraved letters on the lens. Newly Developed Hyper Sonic Motor For comfortable & smooth use with the high zoom ratio, 16.6 times, it incorporates a bigger HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) which is newly developed for this lens. It is powerful enough to ensure high speed & quiet AF. * For Pentax mount, if the camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available. Designed to minimize flare & ghosting Flare & ghosting were thoroughly measured & monitored from the lens development stage to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting & provides sharp & high contrast images even in backlit conditions. Incorporating Rounded Diaphragm The 7 blade-rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image. Specifications Lens Construction: 17 Elements in 13 Groups Angle of View (for SD1): 76.5
- 5.4 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7 Blades (Rounded Diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: F22 Minimum Focusing Distance: 39cm / 15.4in. Maximum Magnification: 1:3 Filter

Size: 72mm Dimensions: 79mm x 101.5mm / 3.1in. x 4.0in. Weight: 585g/20.6oz.


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SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is the first zoom lens ever to achieve a maximum aperture of f 1.8 throughout the zoom range. It is a wide aperture, standard zoom-lens for digital single lens reflex cameras with APS-C size sensors. The lens has a focal range equivalent to 27mm
- 52.5mm in a 35mm format & it can cover the angles of view of multiple fixed focal length lenses. This wide aperture, standard zoom lens enables the photographer to expand creative possibilities on any occasion. Excellent Usability A zoom lens is very convenient as it offers various angles of view just by rotating the zoom ring. However, the down side was that no zoom lens ever offered a faster aperture than f 2.8 which led photographers to select fixed focal length lenses for brighter images. While the aperture value of prime lenses is superior to zoom lenses, their field of view is always the same, & therefore it was always necessary to carry many fixed focal length lenses. SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is a new generation lens that can deliver images at f 1.8 aperture throughout its focal length. The bright viewfinder is very helpful for checking the focus & composition of the image. If it is compared with a lens of F2.8, the faster shutter speed & the shallow depth of field of F1.8 further expands creativity. From wide to standard range this lens offers the excellent versatility & performance of multiple fixed focal length lenses. Designed to minimize flare & ghosting Flare & ghosting were thoroughly measured & monitored from an early stage in the lenses development to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting & provides sharp & high contrast images even in backlit conditions. Attaching the matched petal type hood, which is supplied, will provide extra protection from flare & ghosting. Minimum focusing distance of 28cm With a minimum focusing distance of 28cm & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.3, this lens is excellent for close-up photography. Hyper Sonic Motor The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures a silent, high-speed AF function. Optimizing AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. It also enables full-time manual focusing capability which allows sensible focus adjustment by simply rotating the focus ring. Incorporating Rounded diaphragm The 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive round bokeh at large-aperture settings.
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SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is the first zoom lens ever to achieve a maximum aperture of f 1.8 throughout the zoom range. It is a wide aperture, standard zoom-lens for digital single lens reflex cameras with APS-C size sensors. The lens has a focal range equivalent to 27mm
- 52.5mm in a 35mm format & it can cover the angles of view of multiple fixed focal length lenses. This wide aperture, standard zoom lens enables the photographer to expand creative possibilities on any occasion. Excellent Usability A zoom lens is very convenient as it offers various angles of view just by rotating the zoom ring. However, the down side was that no zoom lens ever offered a faster aperture than f 2.8 which led photographers to select fixed focal length lenses for brighter images. While the aperture value of prime lenses is superior to zoom lenses, their field of view is always the same, & therefore it was always necessary to carry many fixed focal length lenses. SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is a new generation lens that can deliver images at f 1.8 aperture throughout its focal length. The bright viewfinder is very helpful for checking the focus & composition of the image. If it is compared with a lens of F2.8, the faster shutter speed & the shallow depth of field of F1.8 further expands creativity. From wide to standard range this lens offers the excellent versatility & performance of multiple fixed focal length lenses. Designed to minimize flare & ghosting Flare & ghosting were thoroughly measured & monitored from an early stage in the lenses development to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting & provides sharp & high contrast images even in backlit conditions. Attaching the matched petal type hood, which is supplied, will provide extra protection from flare & ghosting. Minimum focusing distance of 28cm With a minimum focusing distance of 28cm & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.3, this lens is excellent for close-up photography. Hyper Sonic Motor The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures a silent, high-speed AF function. Optimizing AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. It also enables full-time manual focusing capability which allows sensible focus adjustment by simply rotating the focus ring. Incorporating Rounded diaphragm The 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive round bokeh at large-aperture settings.
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SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is the first zoom lens ever to achieve a maximum aperture of f 1.8 throughout the zoom range. It is a wide aperture, standard zoom-lens for digital single lens reflex cameras with APS-C size sensors. The lens has a focal range equivalent to 27mm
- 52.5mm in a 35mm format & it can cover the angles of view of multiple fixed focal length lenses. This wide aperture, standard zoom lens enables the photographer to expand creative possibilities on any occasion. Excellent Usability A zoom lens is very convenient as it offers various angles of view just by rotating the zoom ring. However, the down side was that no zoom lens ever offered a faster aperture than f 2.8 which led photographers to select fixed focal length lenses for brighter images. While the aperture value of prime lenses is superior to zoom lenses, their field of view is always the same, & therefore it was always necessary to carry many fixed focal length lenses. SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is a new generation lens that can deliver images at f 1.8 aperture throughout its focal length. The bright viewfinder is very helpful for checking the focus & composition of the image. If it is compared with a lens of F2.8, the faster shutter speed & the shallow depth of field of F1.8 further expands creativity. From wide to standard range this lens offers the excellent versatility & performance of multiple fixed focal length lenses. Designed to minimize flare & ghosting Flare & ghosting were thoroughly measured & monitored from an early stage in the lenses development to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting & provides sharp & high contrast images even in backlit conditions. Attaching the matched petal type hood, which is supplied, will provide extra protection from flare & ghosting. Minimum focusing distance of 28cm With a minimum focusing distance of 28cm & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.3, this lens is excellent for close-up photography. Hyper Sonic Motor The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures a silent, high-speed AF function. Optimizing AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. It also enables full-time manual focusing capability which allows sensible focus adjustment by simply rotating the focus ring. Incorporating Rounded diaphragm The 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive round bokeh at large-aperture settings.
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