Sigma has simply unveiled its newest flagship lens, the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Artwork II for E and L Mount. And whereas my first intuition was to say that it is larger and higher than its predecessor, it is really smaller and higher. A lot smaller – and probably quite a bit higher, too.
It is the second era of the 5-star Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Artwork lens, which was arguably the most effective customary trinity lens you should purchase. Not simply when it comes to efficiency but in addition value, when in comparison with costly first-party choices.
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Artwork II units out its stall by being an unbelievable 7% smaller and 10% lighter than its predecessor, weighing solely 745g and measuring simply 87.8 x 120.2mm (in comparison with the 835g and 88 x 125g of its older brother).
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The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Artwork II is obtainable for E and L Mounts, however conspicuously absent are RF and Z choices
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It would not fairly match the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II‘s featherweight 695g (although it is about the identical dimension), however then once more the Sony would not come anyplace close to matching the Sigma for value.
Different enhancements embrace the incorporation of Sigma’s HLA (Excessive-response Linear Actuator) motor for the autofocus actuator, which triples the utmost drive velocity of the unique lens. Whereas this does not triple the AF velocity, it nonetheless improves efficiency throughout the zoom vary.
Optical efficiency has been enhanced, too, with the lens capable of meet the resolving wants of the brand new era of high-resolution cameras. Focus respiration is effectively managed, too, to go well with video shooters. You will get a style of the video efficiency on this video:
Whereas the optical system initially appears to be like the identical because the previous lens, with 19 components in 5 teams, it appears to be like just like the variety of aspherical components has gone up from 3 to five – complementing the carryover 6 fluorite low dispersion and a pair of particular low dispersion components. You’ll be able to see extra info within the video beneath.
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Elsewhere the aperture ring is now de-clickable, and a second customizable AFL button has been added to the highest of the lens to accommodate portrait taking pictures. Current homeowners might be happy to know that, regardless of all of the bodily adjustments, the filter dimension has stayed the identical – and the lens, after all, stays weather-sealed.
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Artwork II might be obtainable from the tip of Could, priced $1,199 / £1,179 (Australian pricing to be confirmed).
