Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens to be Announced Soon

This is the first image of the upcoming Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens, leaked at the the digicame-info. This will be another unique fast zoom lens for Canon/Nikon/Sigma APS-C DSLRs after the current Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC A lens.

Detailed Specifications of Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens:

Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
Three FLD, one SLD elements, one high-refractive-index high-dispersion glass, three high refractive index SLD glass
Filter size: 82mm
Shortest focusing distance: 95cm
Maximum magnification: 1: 6.7
Total length: 170.7mm
Maximum diameter: 93.5mm
Weight: 1490g
Aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
New thinned ultrasonic motor
Inner focus, inner zoom
Suggested retail price in Japan: 167,400 yen (tax included) or around $1,400
Release Date April 22

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