Sigma Announced 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM and 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lenses

Sigma 150-600mm f 5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens

Sigma has just announced two new lenses for DSLR cameras, they are Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3DG OS HSM lens and Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens. The price of Sigma 150-600mm lens is not available yet, the price for Sigma 18-300mm Macro lens is $579.

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens

The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is aimed at professionals and is constructed from 24 lens elements in 16 groups – including two FLD and three SLD glass elements. The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens is designed for greater portability, and construction comprises 20 elements in 14 groups – including one FLD and three SLD glass elements.

The 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports delivers enhanced, professional-grade optics and greater durability for challenging, high-action photographic situations. The 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is a versatile lens that offers similar performance in a more compact and portable design. Pricing and availability of these lenses are not yet available.

Both versions of the 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM feature dust and splash-proof features, as well as new water and oil-repellent coating on the front and rear lenses. They boast an updated Optical Stabilizer (OS) that features an accelerometer for improved vertical and horizontal panning, essential for bird, wildlife and motor sports photography. Two new switches were added for ease-of-use, including a new zoom lock switch capable of locking at any focal distance and a Manual Override (MO) switch for improved control of focusing performance. An enhanced auto focus (AF) algorithm and Hyper Sonic Motor ensure quiet and fast AF. The lenses are compatible with Sigma’s newly announced lineup of Global Vision teleconverters, which are effective up to F/8.

“The Global Vision Art, Sports and Contemporary lines were developed to help photographers identify lenses that are best suited to their specific photography and these two lenses are perfect examples of that intent,” Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “While they share a focal length and many outstanding features, these lenses are designed with different photographers in mind. Both high-performance lenses, one is for the professional-grade action shooter; the other for photographers looking for high performance and portability.”

The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports offers the highest level of performance and durability with a splash and dust proof construction, and features dimensions of 4.8 inches by 11.4 inches, with a weight of 100.9 ounces. It contains 24 lens elements in 16 groups – including two FLD and three SLD glass elements – with a minimum aperture of F/22 and minimum focusing distance of 102.4 inches. Its maximum magnification ratio is also 1:5. The Sports lens will be available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts.

The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens is the first hyper-telephoto zoom lens from the Global Vision Contemporary line, and will enable easy handling with a smaller build than its Sports counterpart. It is equipped with a splash and dust proof mount, and while the weight of the lens is still to be determined, its dimensions will be 4.1 inches by 10.2 inches. The lens will feature 20 elements in 14 groups – including one FLD and three SLD glass elements – with a minimum aperture of F/22 and minimum focusing distance of 110.2 inches. Its maximum magnification ratio is 1:5. It will be available in Sigma, Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts.

All of Sigma’s Global Vision lenses are compatible with the company’s USB dock and Mount Conversion Service, and undergo individual testing before being shipped. Using the USB Dock allows for advanced customization of AF speed, OS viewing modes, focus limiter and firmware updates. Every Sigma Global Vision lens is tested with Sigma’s proprietary “A1” MTF measuring system prior to shipping to ensure optimal performance and image quality.

The company will be exhibiting at the 2014 Photokina in Cologne, Germany, later this month. The latest lenses from the Global Vision lineup will be on display at the event and attendees are invited to stop by booth #B20/C29 in Hall 4.2. For information about Sigma, go to www.sigmaphoto.com or follow the company on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Sigma 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens specifications:
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
Principal specifications
Lens type Zoom lens
Max Format size 35mm FF
Focal length 150–600 mm
Image stabilisation Yes
Lens mount Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE
Aperture
Maximum aperture F5.0 – F6.3
Minimum aperture F22.0
Aperture ring No
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Optics
Elements 24 20
Groups 16 14
Special elements / coatings 2 FLD and 3 SLD 1 FLD and 2 SLD
Focus
Minimum focus 2.60 m (102.36″) 2.80 m (110.24″)
Maximum magnification
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Ultrasonic
Full time manual Yes
Focus method Extending front
Distance scale Yes
Focus distance limiter No
Physical
Weight 2860 g (6.31 lb)
Diameter 121 mm (4.76″) 105 mm (4.13″)
Length 290 mm (11.42″) 260 mm (10.24″)
Materials Metal Composite with metal sealed mount
Sealing Yes No
Colour Black
Zoom method Rotary (extending)
Power zoom No
Zoom lock Yes
Filter thread 105 mm 95 mm
Hood supplied Yes
Tripod collar Yes
Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens

sigma 18-300mm macro lens

Sigma has announced a new superzoom lens for APS-C format DSLRs. The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM takes its place in the company’s ‘Contemporary’ linep, offering a focal range equivalent to 27-450mm. The new lens will be available next month for $579 in Sigma, Nikon, Canon Pentax and Sony mounts – the latter two will not feature OS optical image stabilization.

Designed exclusively for APS-C camera sensors, the new 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM features a 16.6x high-ratio zoom lens which equates to a 27-450mm zoom range.  It incorporates four “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass elements, which have performance equal to flourite, in addition to one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass element. This enables the lens to minimize the chromatic aberration, especially toward the telephoto-end, and provide clear image quality with high color fidelity. Also, this lens comes with a newly developed optical stabilization (OS) system, ensuring better compensation.

“We expect the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM to be yet another standout in our Global Vision lineup, and a perfect option for anyone looking to carry minimal equipment and still be able to capture breathtaking images” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “It will be a compact and affordable, high-performance, all-in-one lens that offers wide-angle to telephoto versatility and the very unique macro-zoom capability for close-ups. It’s perfect for all photographic needs – especially for those purchasing this product as their first time interchangeable lens.”

The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 15 inches, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3. To enhance the macro capabilities of the lens, Sigma Corporation has also designed a dedicated close-up AML72-01 lens that pairs with the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 to offer a maximum magnification ratio 1:2 and changeable angles of view. Even when this close-up lens is attached, the image taken at maximum magnification ratio, at 300mm, infinity, shows very little difference in modulation transfer function (MTF). This close-up lens will be sold separately for $55 and will also be available in October.

The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM incorporates a bigger and newly developed Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) that ensures high speed and quiet AF. Additionally the Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, to provide the user with sharp and high contrast images.

The lens will be available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Sony mounts; Pentax and Sony mounts will not offer OS.

The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM is compatible with Sigma’s USB dock, allowing photographers to update the lens’ firmware and change focus parameters using Sigma’s Optimization Pro software. It is also compatible with Sigma’s Mount Conversion Service. Sigma remains one of the very few manufacturers whose products are solely made in Japan. Moreover, all products, including the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM was designed to surpass the required quality inspection of every Global Vision lens with Sigma’s own modulation transfer function (MTF) “A1” measuring system to create a new optical standard to align with the high-spec cameras on today’s market.

The company will be exhibiting at the 2014 Photokina in Cologne, Germany, later this month. The latest lenses from the Global Vision lineup will be on display at the event and attendees are invited to stop by booth #B20/C29 in Hall 4.2. For information about Sigma, go to www.sigmaphoto.com or follow the company on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | C specifications:
Principal specifications
Lens type Zoom lens
Max Format size APS-C / DX
Focal length 18–300 mm
Image stabilisation Yes
Lens mount Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE
Aperture
Maximum aperture F3.5 – F6.3
Aperture ring No
Optics
Special elements / coatings 4 “F” low dispersion, 1 special low dispersion
Focus
Minimum focus 0.15 m (5.91″)
Maximum magnification
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Ultrasonic
Full time manual Yes
Focus method Extending front
Distance scale Yes
DoF scale No
Focus distance limiter No
Physical
Sealing No
Colour Black
Zoom method Rotary (extending)
Power zoom No
Zoom lock Yes
Filter thread 72 mm
Hood supplied Yes
Tripod collar Yes
Optional accessories AM72-01 macro lens (increases magnification to 2X)