About the Sigma Photo 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art
Prime performance with zoom versatility
Prime performance with zoom versatility
Most of us camera enthusiasts are familiar with the classic trade-off between prime and zoom lenses. On the one hand, a prime lens gives you superior light-gathering capability and better image quality. On the other, a zoom lens gives you the convenience of having multiple focal lengths at your disposal. As of August 2015, the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art lens is the fastest zoom lens available for full-frame DSLRs. Its range covers three popular prime lens focal lengths, 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm, in one powerful zoom lens with an f/2 aperture that remains constant throughout the zoom range so you can keep your exposure settings dialed in for consistent results.
Perfect for landscapes, indoor and outdoor portraits, street scenes and architectural shots, this lens's advanced optical design gives you high resolution and sharpness in all your photos and videos, letting you focus on your artistic vision. A minimum focus distance of 11 inches means you can use it to create captivating close-ups with beautiful background blur. The lens also packs a couple of features that make it a great choice for video. Its Hyper Sonic motor and optimized AF algorithm give you fast subject tracking and nearly silent autofocusing. You also get full-time manual focus control with the focus ring on the barrel.
Product highlights:
- 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art wide-angle zoom lens
- Nikon bayonet mount
- effective focal length:
- 24-35mm with full-frame digital or film cameras
- 36-52.5mm with Nikon APS-C sensor cameras
- Hyper-Sonic Motor autofocus offers fast, quiet operation and full-time manual override for fine-tuning focus in low-light situations
- 2 aspherical, plus 1 FLD and 7 SLD low-dispersion glass elements for impressive sharpness, contrast, and clarity
- super multi-layer lens coating minimizes flaring and ghosting
- rounded 9-blade diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus image areas
- minimum aperture: f/16
- minimum focus distance: 11"
- constructed of 18 elements in 13 groups
- filter size: 82mm
- lens is 4-7/8" long, 3-1/2" in diameter
- weight: 33.2 ounces
- warranty: 4 years
Supplied Accessories:
- lens hood, lens cap, and soft case
- MFR # 588-955
What's in the box:
Sigma Photo 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art owner's manual
- Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG zoom lens for Nikon
- LCF-82 III Front lens cap (installed)
- Sigma rear lens cap for Nikon (installed)
- LH876-03 Lens hood
- Storage case
- Instructions
- Warranty sheet
- Warranty sticker
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More details on the Sigma Photo 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art
Features & specs
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mount Type | Nikon F-mount | |
| Sensor Size | --- | |
| Image Stabilization | No | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle Zoom | |
| Focal Length | 24-35mm | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 | |
| Weight | 33.2 ounces | |
| Parts Warranty | 4 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 4 Years | |
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Features
Overview: The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM (Model #588) is a high quality wide angle zoom lens. Typical uses include travel, weddings & events, portraits, and family photography. The lens has the Nikon bayonet F-mount, and comes with a lens hood, front and rear caps, and a storage case.
Sigma DG Lenses: This Sigma DG lens is designed for use with full-frame digital SLRs, but can be used with DSLRs with APC-C-sized image sensors. DG lenses offer high contrast and subtle tonal gradations, but are resistant to flare and ghosting. The lens' Super Multi-Layer Coating suppresses reflections between the image sensor and the lens surfaces.
Product Line-Art: Recently, Sigma Photo began categorizing their lenses into three product lines: Contemporary, Art, and Sports. This helps photographers to choose the proper lenses for their type of photography. The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM lens is in the Art category. Art lenses are designed with a focus on sophisticated optical performance and abundant expressive power to deliver high-level artistic expression.
Optics: The lens features premium FLD glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, and seven SLD glass elements for outstanding image quality. A large diameter aspherical lens allows for superb brightness.
Lens Hood: The lens includes a bayonet-type detachable lens hood to help prevent stray light from entering the lens, causing flare, and to protect the lens from rain, snow, and dust. When not in use, the lens hood can be inverted and mounted onto the lens backwards for storage. The lens hood adds approximately 1.75" to the overall length of the lens when mounted.
HSM: The lens has a hyper-sonic motor (HSM) that provides a quiet, high-speed auto focusing mechanism.
Focus Mode Switch: The lens features a two-way switch for setting the focus mode: AF (auto focus) or M (manual focus). Even in AF mode, you can focus manually by rotating the focus ring.
Flash Photography: Using the camera's built-in flash will cause vignetting (barrel shadow) with this lens. You should use an external flash unit when this lens is mounted on the camera.
Specifications:
- Lens Construction: 18 Elements in 13 Groups
- Angle of View: 84.1°-63.4°
- Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2 (W-T)
- Minimum Aperture: f/16 (W-T)
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 11"
- Filter Size: 82mm
- Maximum Magnifications: 1:4.4
- Dimensions: Diameter 3.446", Length=5.047" (5.63" w/lens caps)
- Weight: 33.2 ounces
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