Sigma Releases Two New High-Performance Lenses: 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art and 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary

<p><a href="http://www.sigmaphoto.com/">Sigma</a> has announced the addition of two high-performance APS-C format lenses to the Sigma Global Vision product line: Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens.<br>

<strong><br />Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art</strong></p>

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<li>Covers three popular prime focal lengths: 85mm, 105mm and 135mm</li>

<li>Maintains a constant F1.8 aperture throughout the zoom</li>

<li>Maintains focus throughout the zoom (videographers will appreciate this!)</li>

<li>Features three FLD (F Low Dispersion) glass elements, one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element, and one high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass element to minimize aberrations.</li>

<li>Newly redesigned Hyper Sonic Motor is 30% slimmer, provides fast and accurate AF</li>

<li>Highly durable polycarbonate diaphragm made with fluorine; blades feature carbon feather film for smooth operation even during continuous shooting</li>

<li>Inner focusing and zoom design offers versatile shooting options</li>

<li>Tripod socket for stable operation</li>

<li>Features 21 elements / 15 groups, Minimum Aperture: F16, 82mm filter thread, Minimum Focus Distance: 37.4in, Dimensions: 3.7x6.7, Weight: 52.6oz</li>

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<p>The new Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 Art will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. Retails from Sigma for $1,099.00. For more information about the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art, click <a href="http://www.sigmaphoto.com/50-100mm-f1-8-dc-hsm-art">here!</a></p>

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<strong>Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary </strong></p>

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<li>First affordable F1.4 performance lens for the mirrorless market</li>

<li>Superior image quality with F1.4 brightness in a compact design</li>

<li>Fast, smooth AF stepping motor designed to support video</li>

<li>Features one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element resulting in image quality comparable to the Art line</li>

<li>Features 9 elements / 7 groups, Minimum Aperture: F16, 52mm filter thread, Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8in, Dimensions: 2.6x2.9in, Weight: 9.3oz</li>

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<p>The new Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens will be available in Sony E-Mount and Micro Four Thirds mount. Retails from Sigma for $339.00. For more information about the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, click <a href="http://www.sigmaphoto.com/30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-c">here!</a></p>

<p>To read more from Sigma about both of their new lenses, click <a href="http://www.sigmaphoto.com/article/50-100mm-30mm-announcement">here!</a></p>