Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras from Digital Camera Showroom

The effective arrangement of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and aspherical glass elements has created a lens of compact dimensions. With an overall length of 84.7mm (3.3in.), it is the smallest lens of this focal range. This lens offers a large aperture of F 2.8 over its entire range of focal lengths, which is ideal for low light situations both indoors and out. It has a large depth of field that offers the photographer greater freedom of expression.By using a new technology and optical design, this lens satisfies the needs of digital photography. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements are provided for effective compensation of color aberration, which is a common problem with wide-angle lenses. Four aspherical lenses, one molded glass type and three hybrid aspherical types, offer excellent correction for distortion as well as all types of aberration. The design concept of this lens is especially suitable for the characteristics of Digital SLR Cameras. New coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem of digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance. This lens has excellent correction for "light-fall-off", which is a common problem of large aperture lenses.The design ensures sufficient illumination of the corners of the image.It is capable of taking pictures with a minimum focusing distance of 38cm (15.0in) at all focal lengths. It is very effective for close-up photography. The high performance inner focus system is particularly suitable for using circular polarizing filters and a petal-type hood as the front of the lens does not rotate.This lens is also equipped with a zoom lock that eliminates "Zoom Creep". This remarkably compact, high performance zoom lens is ideally suited for traveling.

Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical ...- User Rating:
Summary for Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical ...- Good lens but strange focal length on asp-c
Notes on Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical ...- I use this lens with my sony A700. Fast and, as far as I can tell, sharp lens. It is heavier than I first thought but I am glad that I didn't get the Sigma 24-70 monster. Since it is a 36-90mm range lense, you have to walk around a little more than you might have to with some other lenses but oh well. You get used to it. I am not complaining.

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