PMA: Sigma unveils nine new lenses

For full details and specifications, read the Sigma press releases:

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM large aperture telephoto zoom lens for Pentax* and Sony* fittings.



This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing and inner zooming systems. The overall length of the lens does not change during focusing and zooming, ensuring convenient handling. It is possible to attach optional Sigma APO teleconverters.



Case, Hood (LH850-01), Tripod Socket?TS-21?supplied



*If the camera body does not support HSM motor, AF will not work.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM compact, lightweight, large aperture telephoto zoom lens for Pentax* and Sony* fittings.



This F2.8 large aperture telephoto zoom lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size sensors and its compact, lightweight body provides freedom of movement and versatility. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting and ensures sharp images throughout the entire zoom range. The addition of the optional 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 70-210mm F4 AF tele-zoom lens and a 100-300mm F5.6 AF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively.



Case, Hood (LH732-01) is supplied



*If the camera body does not support HSM motor, AF will not work.

• High zoom ratio lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporating Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function.
  
• SLD glass and Aspherical lenses provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom range.
  
• Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting.
  
• Compact construction of 88.5mm (3.5″) in length and 74mm (2.9″) in diameter.
  
• Minimum focusing distance of 35cm/13.8 inches and maximum magnification of 1:3.8, making it ideal for close-up photography.
  
• HSM ensures quiet and high-speed autofocus.
  
• Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax*1,2, Sony*1
  

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM for Four Thirds, the large aperture telephoto zoom lens has fast maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range.



This lens will be showcased at PMA, which starts on January 31st 2008 in Las Vegas, U.S.A. The introduction of this new lens increases our lens line-up for Four Thirds mount to a total of eleven models.



The large aperture telephoto zoom lens with a fast maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range.



This large aperture thelephoto zoom lens has a minimum focusing distance of 100cm (39.4″) and maximum magnification of 1:3.5. Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF and full-time manual focusing capability. An adjustable and removable tripod collar is included as a standard component.



Case, Petal-type Hood (LH850-01), Tripod socket (TS-21) supplied.



*With Four Third cameras, the focal length will be equivalent to 140-400mm.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Four Thirds, wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with capability of wide angle photography.



This lens will be showcased at PMA, which starts on January 31st 2008 in Las Vegas, U.S.A. The introduction of this new lens increases our lens line-up for Four Thirds mount to a total of eleven models.



This wide-angle zoom lens has an angle of view of 94.5 – 56.8 degrees. It is a very powerful tool for landscape photography and produces striking image with exaggerated perspective. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three Aspherical lenses provide optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability.



Case, Petal-type Hood (LH825-04) supplied



*With Four Thirds cameras, the focal length will be equivalent to 20-40mm.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon.



The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital cameras. These lenses incorporate a macro feature with maximum magnification 1:2 at the 300mm focal length. It is suitable for various types of shooting conditions.



The 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon is a telephoto zoom lens with excellent value for money and optimized for use with digital SLR cameras.



This telephoto lens has a 1:2 maximum magnification at the 300mm focal length. It is ideal for portraits, sport and other types of photography. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.

Hood (LH635-01) supplied

Telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function



The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM.



This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. It offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with the rear focus system that minimizes fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. It provides optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The minimum focusing distance of 150cm (59.1”) throughout the entire zoom range and has a maximum magnification of 1:4.2 make it useful for close-up photography. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The addition of the optical 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 168-560mm F6.3-8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 240-800mm F9-11 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively.

• Incorporating Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function.
  
• Three SLD glass elements and a rear focus system provide optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range.
  
• Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting.
  
• The minimum focusing distance of 150cm (59.1”) makes it useful for close-up photography.
  
• HSM ensures quiet and high-speed autofocus.
  
• Compatible with Sigma’s APO Tele Converters.
  

• The ultra telephoto zoom lens that offers a fast aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm and F5.6 at the 1000mm focal length
  
• The dedicated “Attachment” ensures autofocusing at the 1000mm focal length.
  
• SLD and three ELD glass elements provide high image quality from the maximum large aperture
  
• Supplied with ?72mm filter holder at the rear
  

An ultra-telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500mm, incorporating Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function.



The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM.



This ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows photographers to bring the subject close and short perspective. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. It is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimizes fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The addition of the (optional) 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 210-700mm F7-9 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 300-1000mm F10-13 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively. A removable tripod socket (TS-31) is included as a standard component.