Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM

Lens Summary

Brand: Sigma

Also Known As: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony Alpha

Release Date: 2008-09-23

MSRP Price: $824

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: This large aperture standard zoom lens covers focal lengths from 24mm and is housed in a compact construction. The latest optical design provides a compact construction and is ideal for general photography. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass, two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction of all types of aberrations. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full time manual focus capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 38cm/15in and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.3. The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur.


Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length24-70mm
Mount TypeCanon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony Alpha
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio2.91x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:5.3
Optical Stabilization (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)84.1°-34.3°
Optical Information
Lens Elements14
Lens Groups12
Diaphragm Blades9
Aspherical Elements1 ELD glass element, 2 SLD glass elements, 3 aspherical elements
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.38m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size82mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions8.89 x 9.40cm
Weight790g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

MTF Chart

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM chart

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