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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This ultra-wide zoom lens has a wide angle of view from 102.4
- 63.8 degrees (when Sigma mount is used) & it is exclusive to digital
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Recently, DSLR cameras have been evolving rapidly, & more & more photographers have been seeking a lens that can bring out the potential of a high-resolution sensor. There are occasions when photographers select zoom lenses as they offer more convenience than a fixed focal length lens, yet they do not want to compromise on image quality. SIGMA has long tackled this task to provide excellent quality images for such occasions. We are proud that SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM meets these requirements & is the standard zoom lens from our " Art" line, offering stable & fine image quality from wide to mid-telephoto range. It has a combination of fixed aperture & a good zoom ratio that we kept as high as possible. This lens incorporates the OS function & minimizes camera shake effectively. Covering the standard shooting range of 35mm full size image sensor The convenience of a zoom lens enables photographers to capture various subjects without the need to change lenses. The SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is a very handy zoom lens that covers the basic shooting range from wide to mid-telephoto. Moreover, its constant aperture of F4, OS (Optical Stabilizer) & HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) enhances the lens usability. It is ideal for portraits, landscapes & general photography. Superior image quality This is a lens that represents the concept of our Art line, & it meets the highest standard of our quality test. For those standard lenses with a high zoom ratio, they tend to show astigmatic aberration, field curvature, distortions & color aberration. In order to compensate for these, various types of high-performance lenses, such as FLD, SLD & glass-molded aspheric lenses including double-sided aspheric lens, have been included into the optical system. In addition, it suppresses chromatic aberration very effectively at telephoto-end, & achieves superior image quality throughout the zoom range. This lens overcomes low peripheral brightness that is common for those lenses with similar specifications. Also, the wide filter size 82mm is contributing for superior optical performance. 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. * This lens cannot be used with film SLR cameras with the exception of the Nikon F6, Canon EOS-1v. * For Sony, OS function is not incorporated. Convenient handling The lens wide zoom ring ensures convenient handling. By putting the zoom ring in front, allows the lens barrel to be more compact. The inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, enhancing the lens stability & allowing use of Circular Polarizing filters. 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 45cm With a minimum focusing distance of 45cm & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.6, 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. Design concept The new product lines incorporate rubber for the attachment part of the provided lens hood. For better usability, the designs of the lens cap & AF/MF changeover switch have been enhanced. In order to ensure high accuracy of the product, all metallic parts & the new compound material, TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), which has a high affinity to metal parts, are housed internally. On the lens barrel, the last three digits of its release year are engraved so the lens can be identified according to the year of its launch. ...

SIGMA has a proven reputation for wide-angle lens design & manufacturing. Drawing on this experience & design know-how, refined through development of the SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art & SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art, we have successfully minimized sagittal coma flare, chromatic aberration, distortion & vignetting to achieve exceptional levels of optical performance with almost no aberration or distortion. This lens provides the best possible performance when photographing a variety of subjects from cityscapes, mountain ranges & the star-filled night sky that demands great rendering, to indoor photography with low illumination or scenes with a smooth bokeh effect. Enjoy the astonishing optical performance from the new "F1.4" series that has just joined the SIGMAs iconic Art line. Highest optical performance in its class. By minimizing aberration using the latest design technology & know-how that has been accumulated from lens development over many years, this lens achieves astonishing rendering performance, even in the corners, with ultra-high resolution. Whilst featuring higher resolution around the focus point, the lens ensures a smooth & natural bokeh effect. Both high definition rendering without color aberration & natural bokeh expression are possible, even from the maximum aperture. Excellent correction of sagittal coma flare Generally it is ideal for a lens to have a high rendering performance from the maximum aperture throughout the entire image. For instance, sagittal coma flare, where the point light sources do not gather at one point & leaves a tail, is a typical flare that occurs especially with wide-angle lenses. The SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has an optimized power layout, positioning aspherical lens elements at the rear & adjusting the incidence angle of the light source, enabling high rendering performance even from the widest aperture. It is perfect for astronomical photography & shooting illuminations because of the reduced blur on the point light sources near the edge of the image. Excellent correction of chromatic aberration One of the elements required to achieve high rendering performance is the correction of chromatic aberration. Particularly, for axial chromatic aberration that is hard to correct even during image processing, the lens development stage was vital in ensuring minimized distortion. The SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art incorporates FLD ("F" Low Dispersion)* glass & SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements to minimize chromatic aberration of magnification which is mainly visible around the edge of the image. Moreover the power layout ensures the correction of axial chromatic aberration. Without any color blur, it achieves high image quality throughout the entire focusing range, thus achieving sharp & high contrast image rendering. Minimized distortion It is not possible to compensate for distortion that is often observed with wide-angle lenses just by changing the aperture value. Therefore, the lens development stage was vital in ensuring minimized distortion. The SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art adjusted the incidence angle of the light source from the surface of the first lens & positioned each aspherical glass element to optimize the power layout at respective positions. This has helped it succeed in minimizing distortion throughout the entire image. 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 9 blade-rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image. Hyper Sonic Motor ensures High AF Speed The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures a silent, high-speed AF function. By optimizing the AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. It incorporates a new full-time manual focusing mechanism that switches to manual focusing, simply by rotating the focus ring, even when AF is being used. This allows the photographer to make focus adjustments quickly & easily. * Depending on the mount, initial operation of full-time manual focus differs ...

Features Sigma forms provide a professional image, clean layouts & adequate space for entries. Supplied pre-punched for filing & produce clear carbonless copies. Form size 212x 198mm. 3-Part Delivery Note (top copy White, file copy Blue, drivers copy Pink). ...

Features Sigma forms provide a professional image, clean layouts & adequate space for entries. Supplied pre-punched for filing & produce clear carbonless copies. Form size 212x 198mm. 3-Part Invoice (top copy White, file copy Pink, dispatch copy Blue). ...