Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A
Appearance
Maker | Sigma Corporation |
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Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focus drive | Hypersonic motor |
Focal length | 18-35mm |
Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 27-52.5mm |
Aperture (max/min) | f/1.8 - f/16 |
Close focus distance | 0.28 metres (0.92 ft) |
Max. magnification | 0.23 |
Diaphragm blades | 9, rounded |
Construction | 17 elements in 12 groups |
Features | |
Lens-based stabilization | No |
Unique features | Art series; 5 SLD glass elements, 4 glassmold aspherical elements, wide aperture |
Application | Standard zoom |
Physical | |
Max. length | 121 millimetres (4.8 in) |
Diameter | 78 millimetres (3.1 in) |
Weight | 810 grams (1.79 lb) |
Filter diameter | 72mm |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | LH780-03 |
History | |
Introduction | 2013 |
The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens is a fast, constant-aperture wide standard zoom lens made by Sigma Corporation. It was announced April 18, 2013.
This lens, at its time of manufacturing, was considered a game changer[by whom?] due to it being the only standard zoom boasting a constant f/1.8 aperture. The lens was designed specifically for crop body[clarification needed] DSLRs enabling a crop factor adjusted (full frame equivalent) of f/2.88 for Canon or f/2.7 for Nikon crop body DSLRs across an equivalent range of 28mm-56mm (Canon full frame adjusted) or 27mm-53mm (Nikon full frame adjusted).
In the year of its introduction, the lens won an EXC!TE award[1] and was named Lens of the Year at the Camera Grand Prix.[2]
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