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 Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 24-70mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony Alpha |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.91x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.3 |
| Optical Stabilization (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 84.1°-34.3° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 14 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 ELD glass element, 2 SLD glass elements, 3 aspherical elements |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.38m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 82mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 8.89 x 9.40cm |
| Weight | 790g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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