Sigma has announced the launch of its first ultra telephoto lens specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras, as well as a pair of teleconverters, a new USB dock and a new mount options for three of its prime Contemporary lenses.
100–400mm F5–6. 3 DG DN OS Contemporary
While this new lens might look similar to its previous 100-400mm lens, the 100-400mm F5-6. 3 DG DN OS Contemporary has been designed ‘from the ground up for mirrorless camera systems. ’ Specifically, the lens will be available in Sony E-mount and L-mount.
It’s designed to cover fulll-frame image sensors and is constructed of 22 elements in 16 groups including one low dispersion element (FLD) and four special low dispersion (SLD) elements. It uses a stepping motor for autofocus, has a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, a minimum aperture range of F22–29 and a 67mm front filter thread. At 100mm it has a minimum focusing distance of 112cm (44”) and at 400mm it has a minimum focusing distance of 160cm (63”). The lens measures in at 86mm (3. 4”) diameter, 197mm (7. 8”) long and weighs 1,135g (40oz).
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The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6. 3 DG DN OS Contemporary is currently available to pre-order for Sony E-mount (Adorama, B&H) and L-mount (Adorama, B&H) for $950. The first units should start shipping on July 10.
Sigma Teleconverter TC-1411 and TC-2011
In addition to its mirrorless ultra-zoom, Sigma has also announced two new L-mount teleconverters: the TC-1411 (1. 4x) and the TC-2011 (2x). Sigma says these two teleconverters are ‘Designed to complement Sigma’s renowned optical formulas’ and feature a dust- and splash-proof design ‘comparable to that of the Sigma Sports line lenses. ’
The TC-1411 (1. 4x) and TC-2011 (2x) are currently available to pre-order for $400 (Adorama, B&H) and $430 (Adorama, B&H), respectively, and should ship on July 10 alongside the 100-400mm F5-6. 3 lens.
Sigma USB Dock UD-11
New lenses and teleconverters also mean new docks for updating firmware and adjusting settings. Sigma’s new USB Dock UD-11 models use a USB Type-C connection and are available for Sigma L-mount and Canon EF-M mount mirrorless lenses. As with Sigma’s other docks, the UD-11 models makes it possible to update firmware and customize settings on Sigma lenses with these mounts.
These EF-M and L-Mount docks are also available to pre-order starting today for $59 (Adorama, B&H) with an expected shipping date of July 10.
16mm, 30mm, and 56mm F1. 4 DC DN Contemporary lenses
Sigma has also announced it’s made its three F1. 4 mirrorless lenses available for L-mount camera systems. The 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm F1. 4 DC DN Contemporary lenses are identical to their Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount and Micro Four Thirds predecessors, and are currently available to pre-order for $450 (Adorama, B&H), $340 (Adorama, B&H) and $480 (Adorama, B&H), respectively, with a July 10 shipping date.
It's worth mentioning that the only current APS-C cameras that utilize the L-mount, and therefore would be most appropriate for this trio of lenses include Leica's TL2 and CL mirrorless cameras released in 2017. But for full-frame L-mount users who primarily shoot video, these lenses do make for compact, affordable Super 35 lens options.
. dpreview.com2020-6-18 18:21
