Sigma i 24mm f3.5 DG DN Contemporary

24mm f3.5 Contemporary SIGMA lens

The SIGMA 24mm f3.5 Contemporary DG DN ultra-wide-angle lens with an emphasis on portability, the contemporary lens SONY E-mount 24mm f/3.5 DG DN, from SIGMA, is a versatile and very compact lens that fits well with a variety of shooting tasks. Its elegant profile makes it ideal for tour shots, especially for hiking or travel landscapes, as well as for reportage and street applications. It also distinguishes itself from other panoramas, featuring a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 and a minimum focusing distance of 4.25" for working with foreground subjects. Its optical design features aspherical and low-dispersion glass elements, which suppress a variety of aberrations and distortions for accurate and well-controlled reproduction In addition, a super multilayer coating helps reduce ghosting and flare to improve color fidelity and contrast.

Regarding focus, this lens uses a stepper motor for fast and quiet AF performance that suits both photography and video applications. As a Series I lens, this lens also features a manual aperture ring and all-metal barrel constriction to improve tactility. In addition, there is a seven-leaf rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh quality and the lens housing is also weatherproof to fit work in harsh conditions.

• As part of the Contemporary line within SIGMA's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to strike a balance between comfort and performance, and combines compact, lightweight construction and versatile handling with remarkable optical attributes.

• The Series I lens emphasizes a sleek and sleek physical design that is built to the same operating standards as SIGMA Cine lenses, including a mechanical aperture ring, knurled metal components, and various touch switches and controls for intuitive operation.

• The 24mm ultra-wide-angle lens is designed for full-frame SONY E-mount mirrorless cameras; however, it can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a focal length equivalent to 36 mm.

• The modest maximum aperture of f/3.5 helps maintain an especially compact and lightweight physical profile.

• A special low dispersion element (SLD) significantly reduces chromatic aberrations and color stripes to improve color clarity and accuracy.

• Three aspherical elements help control distortion and spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accurate representation.

• A super multilayer coating has been applied to the lens elements to minimize lens flare and ghosting and help produce images with contrast and neutral color, even in backlit conditions.

• Maximum magnification of 1:2 pairs with a minimum focusing distance of 4.25" for unique close-up shooting capabilities.

• The integrated stepper motor achieves smooth and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an internal focus design to promote greater responsiveness.

• The manual aperture ring includes an 'A' position for camera-based aperture selection.

• The rounded seven-leaf diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasant bokeh quality.

• The brass bayonet offers greater mounting accuracy and rigidity and rubber sealing is incorporated into the design of the bracket to make it dust and splash resistant.

• The included LCF55-01M magnetic lens cap attaches directly to the front of the lens and is compatible with the optional CH-11 lens cap holder.