24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM

Compact large aperture standard zoom lens equipped with HSM

1. Large aperture standard zoom lens
2. ELD and SLD glass provides excellent correction of aberrations
3. Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting
4. Equipped with HSM ensuring quiet and high speed AF
5. Rounded 9 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur

Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that the suggested retail price of the new 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM is £799.99. This new lens will be sold alongside the current Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG lens.

This large aperture standard zoom lens covers focal lengths from 24mm and is housed in a compact construction. The latest optical design provides an overall length of 94.7cm.

It is ideal for general photography such as portraiture and landscapes.  The Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass, two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction of all types of aberrations. Superior optical performance is ensured 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.  This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 38cm and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.3. The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur.

It is possible to attach the included petal-type hood to block out extraneous light.

THE SPECIFICATIONS

What’s the competition?
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM – SRP: £1,149.99
Length: 123.5mm  Weight: 950grams

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S – SRP: £1,149.99
Length: 133mm  Weight: 900grams

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