Sigma Announces Zoom Lens

Sigma has announced the upcoming release of the 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, the latest zoom lens in the Sigma Contemporary line.

With its field curvature correction, the lens boasts edge-to-edge sharpness that is reported to be essential for most wideangle applications.

Available for Sony E-mount and L-Mount systems, this full-frame, mirrorless zoom lens is reported to be equally suitable for both still photography and video use. With inner zoom and focussing mechanisms, a high-speed stepping motor and a front filter thread, this lens boasts premium imagery and video quality in a compact body. The lens is constructed of 16 elements in 11 groups, including 5 FLD and 4 aspherical lens elements.

The company suggests that it has taken extensive measures to counter ghosting and lens flare, which is caused by reflections inside the lens barrel and the Super MultiLayer Coating ensures punchy, high contrast results even in the most difficult of backlit conditions.

The lens has a front filter thread built in, which allows neutral density and polarising filters to be attached. By using a stepping motor to control the AF actuator, the autofocus is both fast and silent. The lens measures 100.6 mm in length, 77.2 mm in diameter and weighs 450 g. The lens is constructed using specially selected lightweight materials including Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), a polycarbonate with a thermal contraction rate similar to that of aluminium. The Sigma 16-28 mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens is available at Sigma authorised dealers at a price of USD 899.