Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Lens for L-Mount

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Lens for L-Mount
(Sigma 457A969)

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• High Resolution
• Compact Size
• Fast Autofocus
• Weather Resistant

Overview

The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art is a premier lens that represents the latest advancement in Sigma’s Art series. Evolving from its predecessor, the DG DN | Art model, this lens offers significant improvements in rendering performance, functionality, and portability. With enhanced resolution, faster autofocus, and a more compact design, it is engineered to meet the demands of both professional photographers and filmmakers. This lens features an advanced optical design, high-speed AF, and improved usability while maintaining robust build quality.

Features

Rendering Performance
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art excels in rendering performance, offering superior image sharpness and resolution across the zoom range. It delivers high optical performance with minimal aberrations, enhanced bokeh, and reduced flare and ghosting. The lens incorporates advanced coatings and optical elements to ensure excellent image quality even in challenging lighting conditions.

Optical Design
The lens features a sophisticated optical design, including 6 FLD glass elements, 2 SLD glass elements, and 5 aspherical elements. This combination effectively suppresses various aberrations and controls sagittal coma flare, resulting in high-resolution images with minimal color fringing and excellent sharpness across the frame.

Close-Up Capability
With a minimum focusing distance of 17 cm (6.7 inches) at the wide end and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7, this lens offers impressive close-up capability. It is ideal for capturing detailed shots of subjects or working in confined spaces where proximity to the subject is essential.

Portability and Build Quality
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art is approximately 7% smaller and 10% lighter than its predecessor. Despite its reduced size, the lens maintains excellent build quality with a robust metal construction, ensuring durability and reliability. Its compact design makes it highly portable without compromising on performance.

Enhanced Usability
This model includes several usability improvements, such as an aperture ring with a click switch and a lock switch for versatile aperture control. Additionally, two AFL buttons allow users to assign various functions for greater shooting convenience. These features enhance the lens’s adaptability to different shooting conditions.

High-Speed Autofocus
The lens is equipped with a High-response Linear Actuator (HLA), providing high-speed autofocus that is over three times faster than the previous model. This rapid focusing capability ensures quick and precise subject acquisition, essential for dynamic shooting scenarios.

Weather Resistance
Designed to withstand challenging environments, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has a dust and splash resistant structure, complemented by a water and oil repellent coating on the front element. While not waterproof, these features help protect the lens from the elements during outdoor shoots.