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Sigma has expanded its legendary Art lens range with two fast primes just for mirrorless – the 20mm f/1.4 DG DN and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN. They join the 35mm and 85mm f/1.4 models in the line. The new lenses are designed to have both very sharp optics and superb build quality, and come in Sony E and Leica L mounts. The 20mm costs £859/$899 and the 24mm £779/$799. The wider lens has 17 elements in 15 groups, including two super-low dispersion (SLD) elements and three aspherical elements, including a pair of double-sided aspherical elements. That optical construction is totally different to the DSLR-fit version. It has an 11-bladed, rounded aperture, a minimum focusing distance of 230mm/9.1in and 82mm front thread. The E-mount version of the lens measures 87.8mm/3.5in diameter and 113.2mm/4.5in long and weighs 630g/1.39lb. For use in very cold weather, the 20mm lens has a Lens Heater Retainer. The 24mm version has 17 elements in 14 groups, including two ‘F’ low- dispersion (FLD) elements, one super-low
dispersion (SLD) element and four aspherical elements. There is a minimum focusing distance of 250mm/9.9in, a rear filter holder and 72mm filter thread. The Sony-fit version is 75.7mm/3in diameter by 97.5mm/3.8 length, weighing just 510g/1.12lb. Both lenses are dust- and splash-resistant, and the Sony’s AF assist functions. The aperture ring can be de-clicked with a dedicated switch. Sigma uses an array of coatings, including its Nano Porous Coating (NPC) and a water- and oil-repellent coating. Other features include a focus mode switch, a rear filter holder and new Manual Focus Lock (MFL) switch. sigma-global.com autofocus system is driven via a stepping motor, which makes it compatible with all
“The new lenses are designed to have both very sharp optics and superb build quality”
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