PRESS RELEASE: The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO HSM for Nikon and 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO HSM for Nikon.
Large aperture standard zoom lens designed specially for digital SLR cameras.
17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO HSM for Nikon
The HSM is incorporated into this large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras.This lens is capable of autofocusing with all Nikon DSLR cameras and has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.9”) and maximum magnification of 1:2.3 enabling close-up photography. A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass and Aspherical lens allows a compact construction and high optical performance.
| Lens Construction | 15 Elements 12 Groups |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 20cm (7.9”) |
| Angle of View | 79.7 - 22.9 degrees |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:2.3 |
| Number of Diagram Blades | 7 Blades |
| Filter Size | F72mm |
| Minimum Aperture (W) | F22 |
| Lens Hood | Petal Type |
| Dimensions | 79mm (3.1”) x 80mm (3.1”) |
| Weight | 490g (17.3oz) |
| UPC Code | 0085126-689599 |
Large aperture zoom lens designed specially for use with digital SLR cameras with a minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.9”)
18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO HSM for Nikon
The HSM is incorporated into this large aperture standard zoom 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO. This lens is capable of autofocusing with all Nikon DSLR cameras. Aspherical lens, SLD glass and ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass provide high picture quality throughout the entire zoom range. Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. Layer Coating and lens power layout provide high picture quality throughout the entire zoom range.
| Lens Construction | 15 Elements 13 Groups |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 20cm (7.9”) |
| Angle of View | 76.5 - 31.7 degrees |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:3 |
| Number of Diagram Blades | 7 Blades |
| Filter Size | F72mm |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Lens Hood | Petal Type |
| Dimensions | 79mm (3.1”) x 83.2mm (3.3”) |
| Weight | 535g (18.9oz) |
| UPC Code | 0085126-582593 |
(First posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 20:13 EDT)
