Released by Sigma Corporation:

18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC - Compact-Lightweight zoom lens for the “Four Thirds System (4/3 System)” Digital SLR Camera System standard.

High-performance Telephoto Zoom Lens, designed for Four Thirds System
Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC　 for the Four Thirds Digital SLR Camera System. This lens has already been well accepted as a high quality optic by users of Sigma, Canon, Nikon-D, Fuji and Pentax digital SLRs. This zoom lens was exclusively designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras with APS-C type sensors. The image circle was designed to match the size of the image sensors of digital SLR cameras, resulting in a compact and lightweight construction. The use of aspherical lenses provides correction for various aberrations throughout the entire zoom range and produces high level of optical performance. 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC lens has a minimum focusing distance of 25cm (9.8”) at all focal lengths and is capable of macro photography with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.5.

It is expected that Sigma will introduce the Four Thirds fitting to an ever - expanding range of their lenses in the future.
* If Olympus E-1 digital cameras is used, the angle of view will be equal to 36-100mm focal length.

The Specifications

Focal Length	:18-50mm
Minimum Aperture	:F22
Lens Construction	:8 Elements in 8 Groups
Angle of View	:62°- 24.4°
Number of Diaphragm Blades	:7pcs
Minimum Focusing Distance	:25cm (9.8”)
Maximum Magnification	:1:3.5
Filter Size	:58mm
Lens Hood	:Bayonet Hood
Dimensions	:Diameter 67.5mm (2.6”)X Length 62mm (2.5”)
Weight	:250gr/8.7ounces
SRP	:£99.99

The appearance, specifications, and the like of the product are subject to change for improvement without notice.

Website www.sigma-imaging-uk.com