Sigma 8-16mm F4-5.6 DC HSM Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for Sony DSLR Cameras

The NEW Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is the only one of its kind. This is the first ultra wide Zoom Lens with a minimum focal length of 8mm, designed specifically for APS-C size image sensors. It has an equivalent angle of view of a 12-24mm lens when used on Digital camera with an APS-C size image sensor. Sigma's new FLD glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, compensate for Color aberration. One hybrid aspherical lens and two glass mold elements give excellent correction for Distortion and astigmatism. An inner focusing system produces High Definition images throughout the entire zoom range and the Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting while superior peripheral Brightness ensures high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. HSM ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus capability. It has a minimum focusing distance of 9.4 inches throughout the entire zoom range, which allows photographers to emphasize the subject by creating exaggerated perspectives. This lens has a compact construction with an overall length of 4.2 inches and a maximum diameter of 2.9 inches and is perfect for shooting landscape photography, architecture, building interiors, photojournalism, wedding photography, group pictures and more.

Features

A DC series lens designed exclusively for use with smaller chip APS-c or 4/3 cameras

FLD glass elements with performance equal to fluorite glass to compensate for color aberration

Produces images with exaggerated perspective with its wide angle view from 114.5 to 75.7

A front cap adapter, front/rear lens cap and carrying case are included with the lens

Specifications

Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 10 Groups

Angle of View: 114.5º - 75.7º

Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7

Minimum Aperture: f22

Minimum Focusing Distance: 24 cm / 9.4 in.

Maximum Magnifications: 1:7.8

Corresponding Mounts: Sony/Minolta

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 75x105.7 mm / 3.0x4.2 in.

Weight: 555 g / 19.6 oz.