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SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to release the SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art.

Bringing the “pursuit of ultimate image quality” to the next level with an F1.2 Art line lens for mirrorless cameras
First wide-angle AF lens with F1.2 maximum aperture for the full-frame Sony E-mount and L-Mount system. This lens enables a creation of artwork with astounding resolution and large bokeh effects, such as portraits that make use of a shallow depth of field. It brings the development concept of the Art line “pursuit of ultimate image quality” to the next level. While utilizing optical correction function inside the camera, aberrations that are difficult to post-process are thoroughly corrected thanks to the optical design and it thereby enhances resolution.
*About Product Name: Product name includes “DG” when the lens is designed to deliver the ultimate in performance on cameras with full-frame sensors, and “DN” when the lens design is optimized for mirrorless cameras with the short flange focal length.

Launch: July, 2019
Accessories: Case, Petal Type Hood with Lock (LH878-02) supplied
Available AF mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

* The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Lens Information

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SIGMA 45mm F2.8 DG DN: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to release the SIGMA 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary.

Embody the Contemporary line’s concept of “Pursuing optimum balance”
Achieve the best balance of a lens suited for everyday use

Designed for combination with relatively small full-frame mirrorless cameras, this standard lens pursues easy operability as a regular prime lens by balancing its easy-to-carry size and high optical performance, thereby embodying the Contemporary line’s development concept of “pursuing optimum balance,” and becoming the perfect first lens in the lineup dedicated for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
*About Product Name: Product name includes “DG” when the lens is designed to deliver the ultimate in performance on cameras with full-frame sensors, and “DN” when the lens design is optimized for mirrorless cameras with the short flange focal length.

Launch: July, 2019
Accessories: Hood (LH577-01) supplied
Available AF mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

* The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Lens Information

“Impression”

“Special Movie”

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Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to release the SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art.

Ultimate large-diameter, wide-angle zoom lens optimized for full-frame mirrorless cameras
－“The definitive lens for astrophotography” with astonishing resolution.

Many photographers like to use low sensitivity shooting to minimize noise as much as they can. Particularly in the photography of starry skies, bright wide-angle lenses are often selected because they can efficiently collect weak light. The 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art has been developed as the ultimate large-diameter, wide-angle zoom lens by optimizing the standard specifications for photographing starry skies for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The uniform rendering performance and outstanding resolution to the edge of the frame make it the “definitive lens for astrophotography.” By utilizing the characteristics of the short flange focal length, this new-generation large-diameter zoom lens combines both compact body and unprecedented high-resolution image quality.
*About Product Name: Product name includes “DG” when the lens is designed to deliver the ultimate in performance on cameras with full-frame sensors, and “DN” when the lens design is optimized for mirrorless cameras with the short flange focal length.

Launch: August, 2019
Accessories: Case, Cover Lens Cap (LC850-01) supplied
Available AF mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

* The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Lens Information

“Impression”

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35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art

• Mount: Leica L mount Sony E mount
• Expected release date: July 26, 2019
• Mass retailer price: 164,700 yen (tax included) ($1,517.22 USD)

45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary

• Mount: Leica L mount Sony E mount
• Expected release date: July 26, 2019
• Mass retailer price: 64,800 yen (tax included) ($596.94 USD)

14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art

• Mount: Leica L mount Sony E mount
• Expected release date: late August 2019
• Mass retailer price: 164,700 yen (tax included) ($1517.22 USD)

via Nokishita