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Free standard delivery to UK Mainland on all orders over £50
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Stunning resolution and clarity for a breathtaking visual experience - a razor-sharp macro lens joins the Art line
The long-awaited first macro lens in the Art line. The successor of the legendary, razor-sharp macro lens — the SIGMA MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG.
In order to realize top-level performance at every shooting distance, the lens features an extending, floating, two-group focus mechanism. This configuration minimizes aberration to produce optimal results at any focus distance. To minimize axial chromatic aberration, the optical system incorporates two FLD glass elements, two SLD glass elements, and one element with a high rate of anomalous partial dispersion and a high index of refraction. In addition, two aspherical lens elements help increase resolution at close shooting distances. This optical system makes possible a razor-sharp in-focus area contrasted with a bokeh area free of color streaking.
From an early stage in the lens design process, flare and ghosting have been measured to establish an optical design resistant to strong incident light sources such as backlighting. SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high contrast images even in backlit conditions. The included lens hood can be attached to block out extraneous light, which can have a negative effect on rendering performance.
The focus-by-wire system eliminates the direct mechanical connection between the focus ring and the focus drive system. Controlled by SIGMA’s latest algorithm, a newly developed coreless DC motor adjusts focus with optimal speed and low noise. Full-time manual focus is available even during autofocus, allowing the photographer to make minute focus adjustments simply by turning the focus ring. In addition, the focus ring’s large angle of rotation helps the photographer achieve the extremely precise focusing required for effective macro photography.
The version of this lens compatible with Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras contains the same optical system as for SLRs. SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 is not required, as the lens performs the same functions as the converter, including in-camera image stabilization and in-camera lens aberration correction. In addition, the lens is compatible with Sony’s Continuous AF, which is not addressed by MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11. SIGMA plans to offer over time Sony E-mount versions of every full-frame prime lens currently available in the Art line, from 14mm to 135mm.
Lens Construction | 13 elements in 10 groups |
Angle of View (for SD1) | 34.3 degrees |
Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 Blades (Rounded diaphragm) |
Minimum Aperture | F22 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 25.8cm / 10.2in |
Maximum Magnification | 1:1 |
Filter Size Diameter | 49mm |
Dimensions | Diameter 70.8mm x Length 105.8mm / 2.8in. x 4.2in. |
Weight | 515g / 18.2oz |