Two weeks ago we learned of Sigma’s newly-designed 24-70mm F2. 8 DG DN Art zoom lens for Sony E-Mount and L-mount cameras. Today, Sigma announced pricing and availability, stating the lens will be available in ‘early December’ for $1,099.
Subsequently, the lens has been listed for pre-order on Adorama and B&H for $1099.
Below is the announcement press release in its entirety:
Sigma Announces Ship Date and Pricing for 24-70mm F2. 8 DG DN Art
Available in Sony E and L-Mount for $1,099 USD, the second Sigma Art zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless camera systems will ship in early December 2019
Ronkonkoma, NY - November 15, 2019 - Sigma Corporation of America, a leading camera, photography lens, cine lens, flash and accessories manufacturer, today announced that its all new24-70mm F2. 8 DG DN Art, designed from the ground up for mirrorless cameras, will begin shipping in early December 2019 for $1,099 USD. Following the launch of the critically acclaimed Sigma 14-24mm F2. 8 DG DN Art, the all new 24-70mm F2. 8 DG DN Art emerges as an excellent mid-range zoom companion lens to its predecessor.
Key Features and Benefits of the 24-70mm F2. 8 DG DN Art
The second newly-designed Art zoom lens from Sigma is a large-aperture standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless camera systems and will be available in Sony E-mount and L-mount. A completely new design for superior performance with mirrorless camera systems, the Sigma 24-70mm F2. 8 Art has several new features:
Best-in-class optical performance. An 11-blade rounded diaphragm, six sheets of “F” low dispersion (FLD) glass and two sheets of special low dispersion (SLD) glass are employed to take advantage of the new optical formula developed specifically for mirrorless camera systems. Three aspheric lenses prevent aberrations such as axial chromatic aberration or sagittal coma aberrations resulting in uniformity and superior optical performance from the center to the periphery throughout the zoom range. In addition to Super Multi-Layer Coating, Sigma’s proprietary Nano Porous Coating is employed to achieve high-contrast and clear image quality. This lens is designed to be less affected by strong incident light such as flare.
Ensuring compatibility with the latest full-frame mirrorless camera bodies. The Sigma 24–70mm F2. 8 DG DN ensures compatibility with various types of the latest full-frame mirrorless camera bodies for Sony E-mount and L-mount, (including the new Sigma fp camera), capable of exerting the best performance under any photographic circumstances.
Flexibility for various uses and photographic environments. Featuring a dust and splash-proof body and zoom lock mechanism for preventing the lens barrel from extending unexpectedly, the 24-70mm F2. 8 meets a wide range of needs for a variety of photographic environments. The maximum magnifications are 1:2. 9 at the wide-angle end and 1:4. 5 at the telephoto end, which provides a wider range of expression for close-up photography. The minimum focusing distance is 18 cm at the wide-angle end.
Additional features:
Zoom lock switch
Lens hood with a lock
Mount with dust- and splash-proof structure
Compatible with the Lens Aberration Correction
Available Mount conversion service
Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
Evaluation with Sigma’s own MTF measuring system: A1
11-blade rounded diaphragm
High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount
“Made in Japan” craftsmanship
Programmable AFL button on the lens barrel
The Sigma 24-70mm F2. 8 DG DN Art will begin shipping in early December 2019 and will be available in L-mount and Sony E-mount through authorized US dealers for $1,099 USD.
More details are available at: https://www. sigmaphoto. com/24-70mm-f2-8-dg-dn-a.
2019-11-16 21:54
