Sigma’s 60-600mm Now for Mirrorless
Sigma has announced the 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports lens, made specially for mirrorless cameras. The new lens is available in L-Mount and Sony E-mount versions. Though this is a follow-up to the D-SLR variant, the new lens has been completely redesigned with a new high-speed AF actuator and the next generation image stabilisation (OS) system, required by modern mirrorless systems.
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports is a high-power ultra-telephoto zoom lens exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras with a unique 10x focal length. The latest optical design delivers high optical performance throughout the entire zoom range, even with 10x zoom, which makes it capable of capturing any scene in high definition. The newly developed HLA (Highresponse Linear Actuator) linear motor delivers fast and precise autofocusing. In addition, the newly developed algorithm “OS2” enables image stabilisation of 7 stops at the wide-angle end and 6 stops at the telephoto end. It is also equipped with Dual Action Zoom, dust and splash resistant structure, as well as many customisable functions.
The lens enables users to seamlessly capture scenes from close-ups to long distance shots without changing lenses, even in difficult situations such as air shows or professional sports events. The latest optical design effectively corrects chromatic aberrations using highquality materials including FLD and SLD glass elements. The minimum focusing distance is 45cm at the wide-angle end, and at the focal length of 200mm, the lens offers a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.4, allowing users to also enjoy the lens as a telephoto close-up lens, adding to its overall versatility.
The newly developed high-output linear motor and advanced electronic control realise a quiet autofocus with unparalleled high speed and high precision. The new motor also enables high focus-following performance. The lens is equipped with two OS modes: Mode 1 is suitable for general shooting, and Mode 2 is best suited for fast panning shots. In Mode 2, an acceleration sensor combined with an intelligent OS, an algorithm specially designed for panning shots, enable effective image stabilisation even when the camera is moved vertically or diagonally, regardless of the orientation of the lens. The lens supports Dual Action Zoom, allowing users to use both rotary zooming by rotating the zoom ring and straight zooming by grasping the tip of the lens.
The lens features a multi-material structure, in which materials such as magnesium, CFRP, and TSC are optimally arranged according to their characteristics. As a result, the lens barrel is lighter in weight while retaining the same robustness as previous models.