Sigma 14mm, 70mm and 135mm Art Lenses for Sony E-Mount now Shipping
Sigma today officially announced that they are now shipping out three more of its interchangeable Art prime lenses for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras:
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens ($1,599)
- Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens ($569)
- Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens ($1,399)
Other five Sigma Art FE lenses (already released in June):
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E: $899 at B&H, Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E: $849 at B&H, Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E: $899 at B&H, Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E: $949 at B&H, Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E: $1,199 at B&H, Adorama
And according to B&H Photo, the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E mount will be released at the beginning of November 2018.
Press Release:
Ronkonkoma, NY – August 9, 2018 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced availability of three of its interchangeable Art prime lenses for Sony E-mount camera systems – Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM($1,599 USD), Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO ($569.00 USD) and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM($1,399 USD) – through authorized US retailers.
Offering the same high-performance optical design as other lenses in the Art line, the new Sony E-mount models feature a newly developed control algorithm that optimizes the autofocus drive and maximizes the data transmission speed. In addition, these lenses are compatible with Sony’s Continuous AF (AF-C) and high-speed autofocus, which are not addressed by Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. Like MC-11, the lenses are compatible with in-camera image stabilization and in-camera lens aberration correction, which includes corrections for peripheral illumination, chromatic aberrations and distortion.
Key Features and Benefits
Thanks to an autofocus drive control program tuned for each lens and high-speed data transmission, the lenses offer a high-speed autofocus at the same performance level as that of a lens designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras. In particular, in E-mount cameras offering Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF, AF-C mode delivers exceptional subject following performance. Autofocus remains extremely precise even in those E-mount cameras offering only contrast AF.
The lenses are compatible with in-camera image stabilization. The Sony E-mount camera senses the focal length of the lens and automatically optimizes image stabilization performance.
The lenses are fully compatible with in-camera aberration correction, which includes corrections for peripheral illumination, chromatic aberrations and distortion. By matching corrections to the optical characteristics of the lens, this function takes image quality to an even higher level.
Making the mount native to the lens means a more rigid and stable feel to the lens. Featuring a special surface treatment to enhance strength, the brass bayonet mount offers a high-precision fit and exceptional durability. The mount connection area incorporates rubber sealing for dust- and splash-proof construction.
This service converts the mount of Sigma lenses to that of a different camera body, allowing photographers to continue using their favorite lenses over the long term regardless of camera system.