Today, SIGMA Corporation introduces the I series of lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Pairing both for exceptional optical performance and stylish, compact design, the three new lenses – the 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary, 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary, and 65mm DG DN | Contemporary – join the previously released 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary to establish a new benchmark in compact performance lenses. Featuring all-metal construction for durability and cutting-edge optical designs, the I series lenses are available in L-Mount and Sony E-mount.
“When it comes to mirrorless cameras, striking the proper balance between performance and size is even more crucial. We believe there is a growing demand for compact, high-performance, high-quality lenses,” reports SIGMA America President Mark Amir-Hamzeh. “The introduction of the I series of full- frame mirrorless-exclusive lenses answers this call. The I series represents a new option: premium compact primes that are stylish in appearance with impressive specifications and optical performance.”
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Built to the mechanical and operational standards of SIGMA Cine lenses, in compact mirrorless form, the I series has outstanding feel and touch in the hand. The well-damped manual focus ring, aperture ring, and autofocus switches embody true functional beauty.
The I series is being announced with 3 new lenses:
- 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary (MSRP $549)
- 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary (MSRP $639)
- 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary (MSRP $699)
The three new lenses will be available for sale through authorized US retailers in mid-January, 2021. The 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, available now (MSRP $549), is also part of this series.
Key I series Lens Features:
- All I series lenses feature an all-metal body, with high-precision metal internal parts, and a metal lens hood. The 24mm F3.5 is a petal-type hood.
- All I series lenses feature a manual aperture ring and knurled surfaces for an enjoyable tactile experience.
- The 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 lenses feature a newly-designed arc-type auto/manual focus mode switch.
- The 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 lenses all feature a dust and splash-proof mount
- The three new lenses each ship with both a plastic lens cap and a magnetic metallic cap.
- An optional magnetic cap holder (model CH-11, MSRP $29) features a mini-carabiner for clipping to a camera bag, jacket or belt loop, and has a donut-style center hole to easily remove the cap when it is time to place it back on the lens.
Product Specifications:
SIGMA 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary
Exceptional compact wide-angle prime | 1:2 close-up magnification | Lovely round bokeh | Stepping motor | Designed to minimize flare and ghosting | Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Lens Construction: 10 elements in 8 groups (1 SLD, 3 aspherical)
- Autofocus Motor: STM
- No. of Diaphragm Blades: 7 rounded
- Min. Focus Distance: 4.3 in. (10.8cm)
- Max. Magnification Ratio: 1:2 (half macro)
- Filter Size: 55mm
- Dimensions (DxL):
- L-Mount: 2.5 x 1.9 in. (64 x 48.8mm)
- E-Mount: 2.5 x 2.0 in. (64 x 50.8mm)
- Weight:
- L-Mount: 7.9 oz. (225g)
- E-Mount: 8.1 oz. (230g)
Please read the full product press release for more details on this lens.
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SIGMA 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary
Outstanding image quality and bokeh, compact size, perfect for everyday use. Stepping motor | Designed to minimize flare and ghosting | Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Lens Construction: 10 elements in 9 groups (1 SLD, 3 aspherical)
- Autofocus Motor: STM
No. of Diaphragm Blades: 9 rounded - Min. Focus Distance: 10.6 in. (27cm)
- Max. Magnification Ratio: 1:5.7
- Filter Size: 58mm
- Dimensions (DxL):
- L-Mount: 2.8 x 2.6 in. (70 x 65.4mm)
- E-Mount: 2.8 x 2.7 in. (70 x 67.4mm)
- Weight: 11.5 oz. (325g)
Please read the full product press release for more details on this lens.
SIGMA 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary
Sharp images with beautiful bokeh | High backlight performance with thorough flare & ghosting control | Stepping motor | Designed to minimize flare and ghosting | Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Lens Construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (1 SLD, 2 aspherical)
- Autofocus Motor: STM
- No. of Diaphragm Blades: 9 rounded
- Min. Focus Distance: 21.7 in. (55cm)
- Max. Magnification Ratio: 1:6.8
- Filter Size: 62mm
- Dimensions (DxL):
- L-Mount: 2.8 x 2.9 in. (72 x 74.7mm)
- E-Mount: 2.8 x 3.0 in. (72 x 76.2mm)
- Weight: 14.3 oz. (405g)
Please read the full product press release for more details on this lens.
While these lenses are great (and yes we’ve already requested them to do a full review), we’re still left to wonder when we’ll start seeing Sigma glass made native for the Canon EOS R and Nikon Z mirrorless mounts. I guess we’ll have to wait to see how well these lenses do before we hear about development on those two systems. Given how much I love my F-Mount Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art…if they made one for the Z I’d be the first one in a line up to buy it! How about you? Any Sigma lenses on your wish list for your Mirrorless systems? Let us know in the comments below.
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