Sigma reveals super-fast 18-35mm f/1.8 standard zoom

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Sigma has revealed a brand new super-fast 18-35mm f/1.8 standard zoom lens designed for APS-C sensor DSLRs, although no actual lens mount versions have been detailed.

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[Ian]

Re: Sigma reveals super-fast 18-35mm f/1.8 standard zoom

This is a very interesting lens but it's a whopper:

Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups | Minimum aperture: F16 | Filter size: ø72mm | Angle of view (SD1): 76.5°-44.2° | Minimum focusing distance: 28cm/11.0in. | Dimensions (Diameter x Length): ø78mm x 121.0mm/3.1in. x 4.8in. | Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (Rounded diaphragm) | Maximum magnification ratio: 1:4.3 | Weight: 810g/28.6oz.

Ian

[David M]

Re: Sigma reveals super-fast 18-35mm f/1.8 standard zoom

So not heavy enough for a door stop and an impractical shape for a paper weight.

[Ian]