- Sigma’s engineers have integrated advanced optics into the lens, incorporating 13 elements organized across 10 groups
- The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens will be available from authorized Sigma retailers across the nation for Rs 65,000
- The product will be available from October 26 from its six own outlets in India
R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, OCT 6
the largest third-party lens producer has on Thursday unveiled its latest innovation, the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens, which is touted as the world’s smallest and lightest f/2.8 zoom lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. This lens also marks Sigma’s first release simultaneously for L-Mount, Sony E-mount, and Fujifilm X Mount.
Announcing the launch in India, Seshan, Managing Director, Shetala Agencies Pvt Ltd, the sole nationwide distributor of SIGMA said that the lens “measuring just 2.8 x 2.4 inches (72.2 x 62 millimeters) and weighing a mere 260 grams), the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 lens is compact and lightweight without compromising on image quality. The tiny lens is also dust- and splash-resistant, offering added durability and protection for outdoor shoots.’’
He further said that the lens covers a focal length range of 15-36mm in 35mm equivalent terms, making it ideal for various photography genres such as landscape, night sky, architectural, and travel photography. When paired with Sigma’s existing 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens, these two lenses provide a versatile focal length range of 17-75mm (35mm equivalent) with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Sigma’s engineers have integrated advanced optics into the lens, incorporating 13 elements organized across 10 groups. This includes three FLD, one SLD, and four aspherical lens elements. Furthermore, the lens features an innovative aspherical concave lens that significantly reduces the overall length and necessary lens elements.
To keep the lens as compact as possible, Sigma designed a push-on petal-type lens hood with a unique spring and lever structure. This ensures the lens hood remains thin and small, contributing to the overall lightweight design of the lens.
In terms of autofocus performance, the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 zoom lens promises minimal focus breathing and offers a short 4.6-inch (11.6cm) minimum focusing distance. This allows for a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4 at the wide end.
Seshan said, the lens is also compatible with various camera-specific features, including electronic image stabilization, aberration correction, DMF, and AF+MF.
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens will be available at Shetala Agencies and also from authorized retailers across the nation for Rs 65,000. The product will be available from October 26 from its six own outlets, Seshan said.
SIGMA to launch 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens in December 2023
He also announced that Sigma has launching SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS/Sports lens during December this year.
Explaining the features, he said, “The SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports is a large-aperture zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. In addition to the expressive imaging capabilities owing to the latest optical design, the lens offers a high level of performance and features that meet the expectations of professionals in both still and video, including high-speed autofocus with HLA (High-response Linear Actuator), optical stabilizer with the latest algorithm “OS2”, and the superior weather resistance of SIGMA’s Sports line.
Combined with the SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, SIGMA’s three zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras with a bright F2.8 constant aperture cover a wide range of focal lengths, he added.
This model is available from December 2023, he said.
Available mounts for this model are: L-Mount and Sony E-mount, said.
Apart from this, the Shetala Agencies also has wide network of its own and franchisee-based service network across the country. When asked about the turnaround time for servicing the lens is a maximum period of one week.
SIGMA is the largest third-party lens seller in India and it has the market share of nearly 20 per cent, Mr. Seshan added.
The SIGMA lens will also be available on leading e-Commerce platforms, he added.
