Sigma’s new 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens features new design and unrivalled performance.

Sigma’s new 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens features new design and unrivalled performance.
Gentec International announces the new 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens, the first offering from Sigma’s new Art line, one of three new lines that also includes Contemporary and Sports categories. As part of the Art line, the new lens has been designed with a focus on optical performance and artistic expression for users who value a creative, dramatic outcome above compactness and multi function. The completely new lens design delivers ease of use and superior performance, whether used for landscapes, portraits, still-life, close-ups, or casual snaps. The 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens is a high-performance lens with a large, bright F1.4 aperture that produces a beautiful bokeh effect; the large aperture makes the lens particularly suited for HD video. The lens incorporates an “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass element, with performance equal to fluorite, and Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations and achieve ultra-high image quality through the entire focusing range. Optimum alignment of aspheric lenses corrects astigmatism and field curvature to ensure high resolution, even in peripheral areas. A floating inner focusing system compensates for astigmatic and spherical aberrations and provides extremely high optical performance for close-up photos. The advanced optical design, combined with Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating, reduces flare and ghosting and provides sharp, high-contrast images, even in backlit conditions. The lens incorporates a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with an enhanced algorithm to provide smooth, quiet, high-speed autofocus with full-time manual focus override. A specially treated brass bayonet mount provides greater strength, precision, and durability. Like all Sigma lenses, the new 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is made entirely in Japan under a tightly controlled production system and subject to a rigorous, newly-developed quality control inspection before shipping. The lens is compatible with Sigma’s new USB Dock and Optimization Pro software that let you update lens firmware and adjust parameters such as focus, a feature developed exclusively for lenses in Sigma’s three new lines. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens has a suggested retail price of $999.95 and will be available in December for Canon and Sigma mounts. Nikon, Pentax, and Sony mounts will follow in 2013.   SPECIFICATIONS: Focal Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35mm Minimum Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F16 Lens Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Elements in 11 Groups Angle of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.4° Number of Diaphragm Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (rounded diaphragm) Minimum Focusing Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 cm / 11.8” Maximum Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:5.2 Filter Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 mm Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diameter: 77 mm / 3” x Length: 94 mm / 3.7” Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .665 g / 23.5 oz Mounts (AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Sigma Includes: Case, Lens Hood (LH730-03) Appearance and specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.