Lens Summary
Brand: Sigma
Also Known As: Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
Release Date: 2008-01-01
MSRP Price: $799
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This auto focus circular fisheye lens has an angle of view of 180 degrees in all directions. It is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras with the APS-C size image sensor. When used in conjunction with digital SLRs with APS-C size image sensors, it produces circular image within the frame. The f/2.8 large aperture value produces a bright image in the viewfinder and allows photographers to take pictures in low light conditions, making it an ideal lens for Astrophotography and Aurora photography. Due to the quantifiable angle/area relationship it produces, this lens can be used for scientific and arts applications such as solid angle measurements of cloud distribution over the sky or vegetation distribution of the forest. The minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm/5.3inch and maximum magnification of 1:6 make it particularly useful for close-up photography. SLD??Special Low Dispersion??glass provides effective compensation of chromatic aberration. Sigma??s Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes flare and ghosting. It is equipped with an inner focusing system that creates high definition and good image quality over the whole frame. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures fast and quiet autofocusing and allows full-time manual focus override by rotation of the focus ring.
Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Prime Lens |
Focal Length | 4.5mm |
Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA |
Format | APS-C / DX |
Compatible Format(s) | Nikon DX, FX in DX Crop Mode,Canon (APS-C) |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:6 |
Optical Stabilization (Image Stabilization) | No |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | No |
Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 180° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 13 |
Lens Groups | 9 |
Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
Aspherical Elements | SLD glass |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.14m |
Distance Information | Yes |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 7.62 x 7.87cm |
Weight | 470g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |