SIGMA Announces SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN｜Art

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 6, 2019


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SIGMA announces SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN｜Art
SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN｜Art.

The front runner goes beyond your dreams
―Leveraging the top-level “Art zooms” performance to whatever your heart envisions

Best performance can be provided due to a large-aperture zoom. This creed made an extremely high sense of resolution achieved in 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, the SIGMA’s first Art zoom dedicated for mirrorless cameras. It is also inherited in 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, the second Art zoom.

By exerting superiority in mirrorless camera-dedicated designs, the lens size and weight are successfully reduced, while achieving uniformity and high resolution from the center to the periphery throughout the zoom range. Furthermore, compatibility with the latest mirrorless camera bodies and functions assists in various photographic environments and meets the high demands of professional or advanced amateur photographers.

Following 14–24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, 24–70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art has appeared as the flagship of the new-generation Art zoom and ultimate large-aperture standard zoom lens.

About Product Name: “DG” is given to lenses designed to deliver the ultimate in performance on cameras with full-frame sensors, and “DN” to lenses designed to be optimized for mirrorless cameras with short flange focal length.

Launch : TBD
Case, Hood (LH878-03) supplied
Available AF mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

Note:
・L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
・Appearance and specifications are subject to change.

Product Information

Sample Gallery


Diffraction MTF

Geometrical MTF

Specifications

Lens construction19 elements in 15 groups
Angle of view84.1° – 34.3°
Number of diaphragm blades11 (Rounded diaphragm)
Minimum apertureF22
Minimum focusing distance18-38cm
Maximum magnification ratioWide 1:2.9 – Tele 1:4.5
Filter sizeφ82mm
DimensionsL-mountφ87.8mm × 122.9mm / φ3.5in. × 4.8in.
Sony E-mountφ87.8mm × 124.9mm / φ3.5in. × 4.9in.
WeightL-mount835g / 29.5oz.
Sony E-mount830g / 29.0oz.
Edition number*A019
AccessoriesCase, Hood (LH878-03)
* About Edition numberThe three-digit code on the surface of the lens is to indicate the year the lens was first released.
(Since it is different from the year of manufacture, the release year and edition number may not match depending on the mount.)
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Yasuhara ANTHY35 f/1.8

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 5, 2019

Yasuhara will release the ANTHY35 single-focus lens for mirrorless cameras in November. The suggested retail price is 32,000 yen excluding tax.

MF lens with a focal length of 35mm and an open F value of F1.8, compatible with 35mm full size. The lineup includes Canon RF mount, Sony E mount, and Nikon Z mount, and the optical design is optimized for mirrorless cameras. It features almost zero distortion, beautiful bokeh, and smooth focus ring operation unique to MF lenses.

Each of them has a stop ring with a click stop in addition to the focus ring.

The lens configuration is 9 elements in 7 groups. Nine diaphragm blades. The filter diameter is 52mm.

The total length is 60.5mm and the weight is about 409g (for Sony).

The hood is built-in and can be pulled out for use. Electronic contacts are not installed.

via DC.Watch

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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 5, 2019


Nokishita leaked the first photo of the upcoming Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN. Sigma’s new lens should be announced soon.

via Nokishita

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Sony a7III $1,798 With Accessories

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 4, 2019


As if the Sony a7III wasn’t a deal compared to other cameras already you can now get a new a7III with accessories for $1,798 for the holidays from B&H Photo so don’t miss out. Adorama also has some bundles of their own. You can also save $200 or more on other combos so check all of the available deals here.

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Lok: Sony a6100 Hands-on Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 3, 2019

The Sony a6100 closes the gap between Sony’s entry-level mirrorless APS-C cameras and their higher-end cameras like the a6600 that was just announced alongside it. Many have been impressed by the value it offers and Lok is no different. Below are excerpts from his review:

  • Can’t talk about how great real-time tracking is too much
  • Real-time tracking makes Sony cameras feel like a new system if you haven’t used it before
  • In fact, real-tracking changes the way you shoot
  • When a camera has such great AF-C you rarely have to worry about missing your subject
  • Lok loves the automation
  • a6100 is cheaper than the a6600 because of lack of IBIS
  • Obviously very plastic body
  • The a6100 should survive all but the most extreme conditions
  • a6100 dials are less clicky than other Sony cameras
  • Less customizable buttons
  • The record button is particularly bad on the a6100
  • No picture profiles for video
  • No electronic leveling display
  • No eye detect in video but it has face detect
  • PDAF is very good even without eye-tracking
  • Better grip than in the past
  • It does have a headphone jack to monitor
  • Strong rolling shutter effect
  • Stabilized lenses on the a6100 are almost as good as IBIS in the a6600
  • The a6100 and a6600 are very similar so unless you want IBIS or can’t stand a very plastic body get the a6100

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DPRTV: Sony a7RIV Review – The Best Full-Frame Camera on The Market

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 2, 2019

Sony a7R cameras have become the reasonably priced resolution monsters of the industry since the camera launched, with a continuously improving feature set that now rivals even the Sony a9. Below is a summary of what the above video covers:

  • 1/250th eye detect
  • You can trust the camera to AF correctly on the best point available
  • Had trouble with eye detect in a high contrast lighting situation, but still grabbed the face correctly
  • Minimal blackout
  • Can do 10fps at lower bit rate with minimal compression and 6fps with full bit rate for 30 shots
  • Recovers 5 stops without a problem
  • The EVF is good enough that you just get used to it
  • The photographer in the video doesn’t like the feel of the camera but likes the results
  • The guest says that if Sony had the a7RIV in a full-size body he would buy it today and dump DSLR
  • Can get 240MP with 16 shots, but it can’t handle anything moving and must be post-processed
  • a7RIV does low light well
  • +4EV shadow boost without an issue and has similar noise to shooting 6400ISO in the first place
  • Super 35mm has the best video image quality, but the crop can be an issue for wide video
  • This camera can be used for almost anything including sports/wildlife, but the fps might be a little low for the application
  • Would be great to get smaller RAW files
  • From a technical perspective this is the best full-frame camera on the market

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