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Sigma Announces 500mm, 15mm Primes
21 February 2024
Sigma has announced two new primes, a 500mm telephoto and as 15mm fish-eye, for Leica L and Sony E mounts. Details follow.
TELEPHOTO
The Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN OS | Sports is an ultra-telephoto prime lens for mirrorless cameras featuring multiple large-diameter, exclusive low-dispersion glass elements. Size was reduced by avoiding diffractive optical elements. The plastic shell is dust and splash resistant as well.
Highlights of the new telephoto include:
- Full-frame coverage
- f5.6 to f32
- Light and compact ultra-telephoto prime
- Optimized for handheld action capture
- High-response linear actuator AF system
- Optical stabilizer with OS2 algorithm
- Extra-low dispersion glass elements
- Removable, rotating tripod foot
- Dust- and splash-resistant construction
Specifications for the 500mm prime include:
SIGMA 500mm f5.6 DG DN OS | SPORTS LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Leica L, Sony E Focal Length 500mm Aperture f5.6 to f32
11 diaphragm bladesAngle of View 5° Minimum Focus 10.5 feet Magnification 0.17x, 1:6 Optical Design 20 elements in 14 groups
Extra-low dispersion glass elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes with OS2 algorithm Filter Thread 95mm Dimensions 4.2 x 9.3 inches Weight 2.99 lbs. Sigma said the 500mm lens will be available March 14 in L-Mount and Sony E-mount versions for $2,999. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
FISH EYE
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DNDiagonal Fisheye | Art features an f1.4 aperture and sharpness across its 180° angle of view, making it particularly suited to astrophotography, landscapes and architecture.
Highlights of the 15mm prime include:
- Full-Frame coverage
- f1.4 to f16
- Bright, Fast diagonal fish-eye lens
- Optimized for astrophotography
- High-response linear actuator AF system
- FLD, SLD and aspherical elements
- Rounded 11-blade diaphragm
- Removable, rotating tripod foot
- Dust- and splash-resistant construction
Specifications for the fish eye lens include:
SIGMA 15mm F/1.4 DG DN ART LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Leica L, Sony E Focal Length 15mm Aperture f1.4 to f16
11 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 180° Minimum Focus 15.2 inches Magnification 1:16 Optical Design 21 elements in 15 groups
FLD, SLD and aspherical elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread None Dimensions 4.1 x 6.3 inches Weight 2.99 lbs. Sigma said the 15mm prime lens will be available March 14 in L-Mount and Sony E-mount versions for $1,999. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN OS | Sports
The crystallization of technology. A whole new ultra-telephoto experience.
The Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN OS | Sports is an ultra-telephoto prime lens exclusively for mirrorless cameras that features a 500mm focal length with outstanding image quality in a remarkably compact and lightweight body.
By incorporating multiple large-diameter, exclusive low-dispersion glass elements that are challenging to process, Sigma succeeded in significantly downsizing the lens construction without the use of diffractive optical elements. At the same time, the lens has achieved high resolving power that meets the expectations for a 500mm prime lens.
The lens body, composed mainly of high-precision engineering plastic parts, has excellent build quality and weather resistance, including dust and splash resistant structure, despite its compact size.
With its rich descriptive power and incredibly compact size for its focal length, the handy-size Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN OS | Sports offers a whole new photographic experience for wildlife, aviation, sports and other fast-action photographers.
Available March 14 in L-Mount and Sony E-mount versions.
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DNDiagonal Fisheye | Art
The world's first f1.4 diagonal fisheye interchangeable lens for 35mm full-frame. Unparalleled resolving power that overturns the conventional wisdom about fisheye lenses
In developing a fisheye lens featuring an ultra-wide-angle and powerful fisheye distortion, Sigma has achieved a completely new level of artistic potential, combining the world's first f1.4 aperture for consumer use with outstanding resolving power across the entire image.
In terms of optical performance, the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Diagonal FisheyE | Art has achieved excellent point image reproducibility and high resolution by correcting various aberrations, especially sagittal coma flare. The lens is capable of handling astrophotography, which demands particularly high-quality performance, even when wide-open.
Unlike conventional fisheyes, the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye | Art is exceptionally sharp across its entire 180° angle-of-view and offers an ultra-fast f1.4 aperture, making it perfect for a wide range of applications including astrophotography, landscapes and architecture.
The expressive power of this all-new full-frame mirrorless lens opens a wealth of creative possibilities in wide-angle photography.
Available March 14 in L-Mount and Sony E-mount versions.