Along with the new Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens (B&H/ Adorama), Sigma also announced the new Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens. It is a compact, premium prime lens for Sony FE and Leica L mounts. It has a total of 11 elements, including one aspherical and five SLD elements. A stepping motor is used to drive the focus unit on the 90mm.The minimum focus distance on this lens is 0.5m (19.7″), with a max magnification of 0.2x. The lens includes both pinch-type and magnetic caps.
This new lens costs $639, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 90 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | L-Mount, Sony FE | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 11 | |
| Groups | 10 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 aspherical + 5 ED elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.50 m (19.69″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 295 g (0.65 lb) | |
| Diameter | 64 mm (2.52″) | |
| Length | 60 mm (2.36″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 55 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
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