Sigma LENS - User manual

LENS
CATALOGUE

Sigma lens technology--what photographers always rely on
when they want to express themselves through images.
Sigma is always developing state-of-the-art optical technology to draw out
the maximum possibilities of single-lens reflex cameras and give photographers the tools
they need to do exactly what they want, and the fruits of that development are
embodied in each and every Sigma lens.
LENS TECHNOLOGY
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DC Lens
SIGMA High-Performance Lens Series
SIGMA Advanced Lens Technology
These are dedicated digital SLR camera lenses with an image circle
designed to suit image sensors that correspond to APS-C size. In-house
technology accumulated through the development of our digital SLR
camera was used to optimize optical performance for our digital lenses.
This is a high-performance lens series that fuses technology such as lens
power layout and coating design with the know-how Sigma has built up
over many years of developing interchangeable lenses for SLR cameras.
By reducing the diameter of the image circle, Sigma has achieved a more
compact, lightweight lens series.
* An image sensor larger than those corresponding to the APS-C size cannot be used in digital SLR
cameras, 35 mm SLR cameras, or APS film SLR cameras. If such an element is used, vignetting will occur
on the picture surface. The angle of view varies depending on which camera model the lens is used with.
35mm format is approximately 1.5 - 2.0 times the focal length of the lens being used.
DG Lens
These are high-performance lenses optimized for digital cameras. They are
ideal not only for 35 mm digital SLR cameras and film SLR cameras but
also for APS-C digital SLR cameras. They deliver superior image quality by
correcting for all types of aberration, especially distortion, and they have
high resolution capability because they minimize chromatic aberration of
magnification, which is particularly a problem for digital cameras.
What is more, these lenses incorporate optical designs optimized for digital
cameras and Sigma's own Super Multi-Layer Coating technology, so they
reduce flare and ghosting due to reflection between the image sensor and
lens surfaces, and they provide high contrast and a wide range of tone.
They also provide enough peripheral brightness with little vignetting.
Aspherical Lens
Optical Stabilizer (OS)
Hyper-Sonic Motor (HSM)
Rear Focus
Inner Focus
Teleconverter-Compatible Lens (CONV)
The "CONV" mark designates lenses that can be used with the APO
Teleconverter EX (sold separately). The teleconverter increases the focal
length and interfaces with the AE (automatic exposure) function of the lens.
IF lenses are equipped with a focusing system that moves the inner lens
group without changing the physical length of the lens, thereby ensuring
excellent stability in focusing.
RF lenses are equipped with a focusing system that moves the rear lens
group for high-speed, silent focusing.
HSM lenses are equipped with a motor driven by ultrasonic waves.
The motor makes high AF speeds and quiet shooting a reality.
This is a feature built into lenses that compensates for camera shake.
It dramatically expands the realms of photography by alleviating camera
movement when shooting handheld.
APO Lens
Using ELD, SLD, and other special low-dispersion glass, these lenses are
designed to minimize chromatic aberration and deliver the best image quality
possible.
The aspherical lens complex allows freedom of design, with high lens
performance, reduced number of components, and compact size.
EX Lens
With uncompromised design ideas and high-level optical technology and
handling, these lenses, which are Sigma's representative lenses, meet the
requirements of photographers at the highest level.
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10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
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10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
In the drawing of the lens composition, the symbols mean the following: - Aspherical lens, - SLD glass, - ELD glass, - FLD glass. *Product pictures show Sigma SA mount lenses; appearance of the product may be different depending on the mount type.
•Lens Construction; 11 Groups, 15 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 24 cm (9.4 in.)
•Magnification; 1:7.8
8-16mm F4.5-5.6DCHSM
This is the first ultra wide zoom lens
with a minimum focal length of 8mm
designed especially for APS-C size
image sensors. The wide-angle view
of 121.2°and exaggerated perspective
can be used for emphasizing the
subject. Four FLD glass elements
and three aspherical lenses provide
ultra-high image quality throughout
the entire zoom range and the Super
Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare
and ghosting. The incorporation of
HSM ensures quiet and high speed
AF as well as full-time manual focus
capability.
These lenses are specially designed to optimize the characteristics of APS-C digital SLR cameras.
They have a reduced image circle for a compact and lightweight construction.
The angle of view varies depending on which camera model the lens is used with.
35mm format is approximately 1.5 - 2.0 times the focal length of the lens being used.
DC LENS FOR DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
•Lens Construction; 10 Groups, 13 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 24 cm (9.4 in.)
•Magnification; 1:6.6 •Filter Size; ø 82 mm
10-20mm F3.5 EXDCHSM
This ultra-wide zoom lens has a
bright F3.5 aperture throughout the
zoom range. This bright aperture
allows for fast shutter speeds,
making the lens perfect for low light
photography. You can have fun and
be creative with the exaggerated
perspective you get from the 102.4°
angle of view. ELD and SLD glass
ensure superior correction of various
types of aberrations, and the
aspherical lens enables its compact
construction. The Super Multi- Layer
Coating reduces flare and ghosting
and the HSM ensures fast and quiet
autofocus with full-time manual
focus override.
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The angle of view varies depending on which camera model the lens is used with. 35mm format is approximately 1.5 - 2.0 times the focal length of the lens being used.
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•Lens Construction; 13 Groups, 17 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 22cm (8.7in.)
•Magnification; 1:2.7 •Filter Size; 72mm
This is a large-aperture standard zoom
lens with close up capability for digital
cameras. It has an open-aperture
value of F2.8 (at 17mm setting) and is
equipped with Sigma's own Camera
Shake Compensation OS (Optical
Stabilizer) System. It covers the most
frequently used focal lengths, so is ideal
for snapshots, portraits, sports action
and other everyday scenes. The lens has
a 4.7cm (1.9 inches) working distance
between the front of the lens and the
subject making it convenient for taking
close-up pictures. ELD (Extraordinary
Low Dispersion) glass and aspherical
lens elements ensure superior correction
of various types of aberrations and
deliver high quality images throughout
the entire zoom range. Sigma's Super
Multi-Layer Coating is used to minimize
the occurrence of flare and ghosting.
The HSM makes fast AF speeds and
quiet shooting a reality. It also has a
circular diaphragm creating beautiful
out-of-focus backgrounds
17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM
•Lens Construction; 12 Groups, 16 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 30 cm (11.8 in.)
•Magnification; 1:4.1 •Filter Size; ø 67 mm
This is a large-aperture standard
zoom lens for digital camera use only.
It is equipped with an OS(Optical
Stabilizer) System which allows
handheld shooting, even in low-light
conditions. The lens has an open-
aperture value of F2.8 at the 18mm
wideangle setting, and utilises SLD
glass and aspherical lens elements
to reduce various aberrations.
The Super Multi-Layer coating
minimizes the occurrence of flare and
ghosting and delivers high quality
images at all focal lengths. It has a
minimum focusing distance of 30cm
throughout the entire zoom range
and a maximum magnification ratio
of 1:4.1. The HSM makes fast and
quiet autofocus a reality.
18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
•Lens Construction; 13 Groups, 17 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 28 cm (11.0 in.)
•Magnification; 1:5 •Filter Size; ø 77 mm
This is a large-aperture standard
zoom lens with a minimum focal
length of 17mm. It is equipped
with Sigma’s own camera shake
compensation OS system which
reduces camera shake by about
4 stops. With a total length of
91.8mm, the compact lens body is
ideal for travel photography. Two
FLD glass elements, two glass
mold and one hybrid aspherical
lens provide excellent correction for
all types of aberrations. The Super
Multi-Layer Coating reduces the
occurrence of flare and ghosting. This
lens is capable of producing sharp
and high contrast image from open
aperture, with plenty of marginal
illumination. The HSM ensures fast
AF and makes quiet shooting a
reality.
17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
•Lens Construction; 10 Groups, 14 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 24 cm (9.4 in.)
•Magnification; 1:6.7 •Filter Size; ø 77 mm
10-20mmF4-5.6 EXDCHSM
10-20mmF4-5.6 EXDC
This is an ultra-wide zoom lens
for digital SLR camera use only,
ideal for capturing the grandeur of
landscapes and images with unique
perspectives. Because it has a
minimum focusing distance of only
24 cm, a small nearby subject can be
shot against a far-off background.
SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass
and aspherical lens elements
are used for high image quality
throughout the entire zoom range.
The HSM model makes fast AF
speeds and quiet shooting a reality.
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In the drawing of the lens composition, the symbols mean the following: - Aspherical lens, - SLD glass, - ELD glass, - FLD glass. *Product pictures show Sigma SA mount lenses; appearance of the product may be different depending on the mount type.
•Lens Construction: 13Groups, 15Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance: 45cm (17.7in.)
•Magnification: 1:4.4 •Filter Size; ø 62mm
This is a high-performance 11.1X
zoom lens for digital camera use
only. With an extended range from
wide angle to telephoto, it can
handle most kinds of shooting
situations. SLD glass and aspherical
lens elements deliver high image
quality throughout the entire zoom
range and enable the lens to be
housed in a compact and lightweight
construction. The minimum focusing
distance of 45 cm (17.7 inches) at
all focal lengths allows a maximum
reproduction ratio of 1:4.4. It also has
an inner focus system, so it accepts
a Petal-type hood, which is excellent
for blocking out extraneous light, as
well as a circular polarizing filter. The
lens also has a Zoom Lock function
that prevents zoom creep due to its
own weight.
18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
•Lens Construction: 12Groups, 16Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance: 35cm (13.8in.)
•Magnification: 1:3.8 •Filter Size; ø 67mm
This is a compact, high-performance
zoom lens for digital SLR camera
use only, equipped with Sigma's
own Camera Shake Compensation
OS (Optical Stabilizer) System,
which can reduce camera shake
by about 4 stops. The lens has a
minimum focusing distance of
35cm and maximum photography
magnification of 1:3.8, so it is ideal
for a wide variety of scenes such as
landscapes, snapshots, and close-
ups. SLD glass and aspherical lens
elements provide superior correction
of various types of aberrations
and deliver high image quality
throughout the entire zoom range.
The lens is equipped with HSM for
fast and quiet auto focusing.
18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC HSM
•Lens Construction; 14 Groups, 18 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 45 cm (17.7 in.)
•Magnification; 1:3.4 •Filter Size; ø 72 mm
This is a high-performance 13.8X
zoom lens for digital camera use only,
designed to let you enjoy telephoto
shooting without worrying about
camera shake. It is equipped with
Sigma's own OS(Optical Stabilizer)
system which reduces camera shake
by about 4 stops. SLD glass and
aspherical lens elements deliver
high image quality throughout the
entire focal range. The Super Multi-
layer Coating minimizes flare and
ghosting and ensures high-contrast
images. With a minimum focusing
distance of 45cm throughout the
entire zoom range and a maximum
photography magnification of 1:3.4,
the lens is a powerful tool for close-
up photography.
18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
•Lens Construction; 13 Groups, 18 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 45 cm (17.7 in.)
•Magnification; 1:3.9 •Filter Size; ø 72 mm
18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
This is a high-power zoom lens
for digital cameras, equipped
with Sigma's own Camera Shake
Compensation OS (Optical Stabilizer)
System. This lens allows you to
take indoor and evening shots
without worrying about camera
shake. SLD glass and aspherical lens
elements deliver high image quality
throughout the entire zoom range.
A Super Multi-Layer Coating is used
to cut down on the occurrence of
flare and ghosting. The lens has a
minimum focusing distance of 45
cm (17.7 inches) at all focal lengths
and a maximum photography
magnification of 1:3.9. It also has
an inner focus system, so accepts
a Petal-type hood and a circular
polarizing filter.
18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS
APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM
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•Lens Construction; 7 Groups, 12 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 13.5 cm (5.3 in.)
•Magnification; 1:3.3 •Filter Type; Gelatin filter
•Lens Construction; 7 Groups, 7 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 40 cm (15.7 in.)
•Magnification; 1:10.4 •Filter Size; ø 62 mm
•Lens Construction; 10 Groups, 14 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 110 cm (43.3 in.)
•Magnification; 1:4.5 •Filter Size; ø 55 mm
•Lens Construction; 9 Groups, 13 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 13.5 cm (5.3 in.)
•Magnification; 1:6 •Filter Type; Gelatin filter
50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
This is a fisheye lens for digital
cameras with an angle of view
across the diagonal of 180° when
used with a Nikon camera (or 154°
with a Sigma camera or 167° with
a Canon camera). This lens allows
photographers to shoot creative
images by taking advantage of the
acute perspectives that areinvisible
to the human eye and the image
distortion specific to fisheye lenses.
A maximum magnification of 1:3.3
and minimum focusing distance
of 13.5cm (5.3 inches)allows it to
focus on subjects that are only 1.8
cm away. It has a specially designed
fixed hood and a Super Multi-
Layer Coating to cut down on the
occurrence of flare and ghosting and
display excellent image quality.
Equipped with Sigma's own Camera
Shake Compensation OS(Optical
Stabilizer) System, this is a compact
lens with a maximum
diameter of 74.4mm and length
of 102.2mm. It makes handheld
shooting easy at all focal lengths.
Designed for portability, it's
compact design makes it perfect for
photographers who want a small,
lightweight telephoto lens. High-
quality images are obtained by using
SLD(Special Low Dispersion) glass
and an inner focus system. The
Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces
the occurrence of flare and ghosting
and also ensures high-contrast
images throughout the entire focal
range. The HSM makes fast AF
speedsand quiet shooting a reality.
This is a large-aperture standard
lens for digital cameras, with a fast
F1.4 aperture that makes handheld
shooting in dim light possible.
Using the out-of-focus effects
of a shallow depth of field, the
photographer can enjoy shooting
snapshots, portraits, or landscapes.
ELD(Extraordinary Low Dispersion)
glass, SLD (Special Low Dispersion)
glass, and aspherical lens elements
are used to obtain the best possible
correction for chromatic aberration
and sharp image quality across the
entire focusing range from 40 cm
to infinity. The HSM model makes
fast AF speeds and quiet shooting
a reality, and includes full-time
manual focus override.
The circular fisheye lens creates
a circular image when used on
a digital SLR camera. It's an
ideal lens for landscapes and
panoramic photography. Because
of its equisolid angle projection
system, the lens can be used for
scientific applications. It has a
minimum focusing distance of 13.5
cm (5.3 inches) and a maximum
magnification of 1:6. SLD (Special
Low Dispersion) glass is used for
superior correction of chromatic
aberration, and a Super Multi-Layer
Coating is used to minimize the
occurrence of flare and ghosting.
The HSM model makes fast AF
speeds and quiet shooting a reality,
and includes full-time manual focus
override.
4.5mm F2.8 EX DC
CIRCULAR FISHEYE HSM
30mm F1.4 EX DC
30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM
50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG ASPHERICAL HSM
•Lens Construction; 12 Groups, 16 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 28 cm (11.0 in.)
•Magnification; 1:7.1 •Filter Type; Gelatin filter
In the drawing of the lens composition, the symbols mean the following: - Aspherical lens, - SLD glass, - ELD glass, - FLD glass. *Product pictures show Sigma SA mount lenses; appearance of the product may be different depending on the mount type.
These are wide-angle zoom lenses that can zoom in and out to change the angle of view and perspective,
thus adding a lot of appeal to photography. They are ideal for a wide range of applications,
including building and landscape photography and commemorative photos of groups.
WIDE ZOOM LENS
12-24mm F4.5-5.6EXDG ASPHERICAL HSM
12-24mm F4.5-5.6EXDG ASPHERICAL
This is an ultra-wide zoom lens
that opens up a brand-new world
of photography with an incredible
angle of view of 122°.
It can be used for a variety of
subjects with little distortion,
including vast landscapes, highrise
buildings, and large groups of
people. The ideal lens for digital
SLR cameras, it is equipped with
SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass
and aspherical lens elements to
provide the utmost correction
of chromatic and other types of
aberration and to deliver superior
image quality. The HSM model
makes fast AF speeds and quiet
shooting a reality, and includes
full-time manual focus.
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•Lens Construction; 11 Groups, 13 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 20 cm (7.9 in.)
•Magnification; 1:4 •Filter Size; ø 82 mm
•Lens Construction; 9 Groups, 10 Elements
•Minimum Focusing Distance; 18 cm (7.1 in.)
•Magnification; 1:2.7 •Filter Size; ø 77 mm
These are lenses whose wide angle of view and short focusing distance can be utilized to create
pictures brimming with individuality. With distinctive features such as bold image distortion and acute perspective,
they give photographers the freedom to express what they want.
WIDE LENS
24mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO
With an angle of view of 94.5º
an open-aperture of F1.8, and a
shallow depth of field, this super-
wide-angle lens makes picture-
taking a fun experience. Its fast
F1.8 aperture makes handheld
shooting in dim light possible,
making it ideal for architectural,
landscape and indoor photography.
Designed for digital SLR cameras,
it has a minimum focusing distance
of 20 cm (7.9 inches) and a lens-
to-subject working distance of 6.5
cm (2.6 inches), so it is perfect for
close-up photography. The use of
aspherical lens elements effectively
correct all types of aberrations,
minimize vignetting, and provide
superior peripheral brightness.
The rear focus system allows the
use of a Petal-type hood.
This is a large-aperture wide-angle
lens that gives photographers
freedom of expression by allowing
them to set the aperture they want
and obtain effects such as beautiful
out-of-focus images obtained with
an open aperture. A maximum
magnification of 1:2.7 and the use
of a floating focus system enable
a minimum shooting distance of
18 cm (7.1 inches), opening up the
enjoyment of close-up photography.
The use of aspherical lens elements
effectively correct all types of
aberrations, minimize vignetting,
and provide superior peripheral
brightness. The lens has a straight
focusing system and comes
equipped with a Petal-type hood.
It can also be used with digital SLR
cameras.
24mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO20mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL RF
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