{"id":159520,"date":"2023-04-04T16:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=159520"},"modified":"2023-10-18T06:07:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T05:07:44","slug":"sigma-17mm-f4-dg-dn-and-50mm-f2-dg-dn-full-frame-e-and-l-mount-lenses-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/photo\/sigma-17mm-f4-dg-dn-and-50mm-f2-dg-dn-full-frame-e-and-l-mount-lenses-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN and 50mm F2 DG DN full-frame E and L-mount lenses unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Together with\u00a0an APS-C lens,\u00a0Sigma\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.sigmaphoto.com\/2023\/first-look-sigma-17mm-f4-50mm-f2-dg-dn-contemporary-lenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">introduced<\/a>\u00a0two mid-range &#8220;I-Series&#8221;\u00a0compact autofocus lenses\u00a017mm F4 DG DN\u00a0and\u00a050mm F2 DG DN for\u00a0full frame use as part of the Contemporary line.\u00a0\u00a0Both lenses will initially be available in Sony E and Leica L mounts. They feature all-metal bodies and magnetic caps similar to other models in the series.<\/p>\n<h2>SIGMA 17mm F4 DG DN |\u00a0Contemporary<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"SIGMA 17mm F4 DG DN\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/43_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"SIGMA 17mm F4 DG DN\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/43_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 17mm F4 DN DG is a sharp, compact (only 48.8mm long and weighs just over 200g) wide-angle 17mm prime lens for full-frame cameras (25.5mm for APS-C cameras).\u00a0It is ideal for landscape photography, and thanks to its size it will be completely easy to travel.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer claims that\u00a0<i>&#8220;the ultra-wide angle of view delivers\u00a0<\/i><i>epic images\u00a0<\/i><i>and the image quality is definitely better than you&#8217;d expect from such a tiny lens\u00a0&#8220;<\/i>\u00a0, and\u00a0<i>&#8221;\u00a0with\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><i>a close focusing distance of 12cm\u00a0<\/i><i>at\u00a0<\/i><i>a maximum zoom ratio of 1:3.6,\u00a0<\/i><i>allows users to capture subjects close-up perspective shot, while retaining as many background elements as desired, is the way to create truly creative, unique images\u00a0<\/i><i>.\u00a0<\/i><i>&#8220;<\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><i><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/44_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/44_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>Characteristics:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups<\/li>\n<li>Special elements: 2 SLD and 3 aspherical<\/li>\n<li>Aperture: 7-blade, round<\/li>\n<li>Aperture range: F4-F22<\/li>\n<li>Viewing Angle: 103.7\u00b0<\/li>\n<li>Maximum magnification: 1:3.6<\/li>\n<li>Internal focusing system<\/li>\n<li>stepper motor<\/li>\n<li>Minimum focusing distance: 12cm<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with lens aberration correction<\/li>\n<li>DMF and AF+MF support<\/li>\n<li>AF assist compatible (Sony E-mount only)<\/li>\n<li>Focus mode switch<\/li>\n<li>Dust and splash protection<\/li>\n<li>Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (L-Mount only)<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately \/ L-mount only)<\/li>\n<li>Filter thread diameter: 55 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight 225g (L-mount), 220g (Sony E)<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: \u00d864 x 48.8 mm (L-mount), \u00d864 x 50.8 (Sony E)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/45_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/45_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"534\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>SIGMA 50mm F2 DG DN |\u00a0Contemporary<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"SIGMA 50mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/46_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"SIGMA 50mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/46_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"560\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new &#8220;fifty kopeck&#8221;, slightly larger than the 17mm &#8211; 68mm in length and weighs 350g &#8211; which is almost half the size and weight of the recently introduced\u00a0Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN |\u00a0Art\u00a0, however, the manufacturer claims that\u00a0<i>&#8220;its overall performance is much closer to our flagship &#8216;Art&#8217; lens than you might expect<\/i>\u00a0. &#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/47_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/47_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>F2 delivers superb blur, and the aperture will allow you to shoot in almost any low-light situation.\u00a0The lens provides excellent sharpness.<\/p>\n<p>The lens offers versatility in use, from street photography to portraits, family photos to action shots.<\/p>\n<h2>MFT charts<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/48_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/48_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"425\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Characteristics:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups<\/li>\n<li>Special elements: 1 SLD and 3 aspherical<\/li>\n<li>Aperture: 9-blade, round<\/li>\n<li>Aperture range: F4-F22<\/li>\n<li>Viewing Angle: 46.8\u00b0<\/li>\n<li>Maximum magnification: 1:6.9<\/li>\n<li>Internal focusing system<\/li>\n<li>stepper motor<\/li>\n<li>Minimum focusing distance: 45cm<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with lens aberration correction<\/li>\n<li>DMF and AF+MF support<\/li>\n<li>AF assist compatible (Sony E-mount only)<\/li>\n<li>Focus mode switch<\/li>\n<li>Hood LH576-03<\/li>\n<li>Dust and splash protection<\/li>\n<li>Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (L-Mount only)<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately \/ L-Mount only)<\/li>\n<li>Filter thread diameter: 58 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 350g (L-mount), 345g (Sony E)<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: \u00d870 x 68 mm (L-mount), \u00d8 70 x 70 (Sony E)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"chrome-extension:\/\/opadloaiiilnjibkfkopaokgfkhggjgb\/ptlite-icon.svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"opadloaiiilnjibkfkopaokgfkhggjgb\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/opadloaiiilnjibkfkopaokgfkhggjgb\/ptlite-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/49_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/49_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"539\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What about the prices?<\/h2>\n<p>Both lenses will be available from the end of April this year for $599 for the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN and $639 for the Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/50_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/50_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"538\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nMagnetic lens cap<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Together with\u00a0an APS-C lens,\u00a0Sigma\u00a0introduced\u00a0two mid-range &#8220;I-Series&#8221;\u00a0compact autofocus lenses\u00a017mm F4 DG DN\u00a0and\u00a050mm F2 DG DN for\u00a0full frame use as part of the Contemporary line.\u00a0\u00a0Both lenses will initially be available in Sony E and Leica L mounts. They feature all-metal bodies and magnetic caps similar to other models in the series. 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