Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Specs
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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG for Sony E Key Features:
- Macro Capabilities:
- True 1:1 magnification, allowing for life-size close-ups of small subjects.
- Minimum focusing distance of 25.8 cm (10.2 inches).
- Optical Performance:
- The lens is part of Sigma’s Art series, known for high-quality optics.
- Features a sophisticated optical design with two FLD (F Low Dispersion) and two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements to minimize aberrations.
- Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy.
- Build Quality:
- Sturdy construction with a metal lens barrel.
- Smooth manual focusing ring, which is essential for precise macro focusing.
- Autofocus:
- Equipped with a coreless DC motor for quiet and accurate autofocus performance.
- Compatible with Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF.
- Aperture:
- Maximum aperture of f/2.8, providing good low-light performance and depth of field control.
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for pleasing bokeh.
Use Cases:
- Ideal for macro photography, including capturing detailed images of insects, flowers, and other small objects.
- Can also be used for portrait photography due to its sharpness and pleasing bokeh.
Considerations:
- Some users might find the autofocus to be slower compared to non-macro lenses, which is typical for many macro lenses.
- The focal length may be limiting if you’re looking for a more versatile lens for general photography.
Optimized for notable image clarity at close working distances, the Sony E-mount 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens from Sigma is a true 1:1, life-size macro lens well-suited for close-up and macro subjects. As a member of the esteemed Art series of lenses, this short-telephoto prime is also distinguished by its sophisticated optical design that makes use of two FLD elements, two SLD elements, one anomalous partial dispersion/high refractive index element, and two aspherical elements to limit both chromatic and spherical aberrations for high clarity, sharpness, and color accuracy. A Super Multi-Layer Coating also enhances image quality by suppressing lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity in strong lighting conditions. Additionally, a rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
Benefitting the imaging assets is a coreless DC motor that offers quick and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. The physical design utilizes Thermally Stable Composite material for durability in a wide range of environments, and a brass bayonet mount also offers rigidity and mounting precision.
As part of the Art line within Sigma’s Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve truly notable optical performance and is ideally suited for creative and artistic applications.
Short-telephoto prime, this lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 105mm equivalent focal length.
Two F Low Dispersion (FLD) elements, two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements, and one anomalous partial dispersion/high refractive index element are featured in the optical design, and help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Two aspherical elements are used to help limit distortion and spherical aberrations and also contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering.
True macro design affords a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification along with a 10.2″ minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects.
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
Coreless DC motor is used for quick and accurate autofocus performance.
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