18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC and 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC now with HSM for Nikon digital SLR cameras

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC HSM for Nikon and 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC HSM for Nikon.

The inclusion of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) into the 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC and 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC, originally released to the market in November 2003, now allows quiet and high-speed auto focusing with all Nikon DSLR cameras.

18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC HSM for Nikon
This zoom lens has been designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. The lens is compact with a maximum diameter of 69.6mm, overall length of 60mm and weighing only 250grams. It has a variable angle of view of 76.5°- 31.7°. The use of aspherical lenses provides correction for various aberrations to produce a high level of optical performance throughout the entire zoom range. The 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC HSM lens has a minimum focusing distance of 25cm at all focal lengths and is capable of close up photography with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.5.

THE SPECIFICATIONS

Focal Length 18-50mm

Minimum Aperture f/22

Lens Construction 8 Elements in 8 Groups

Angle of View 76.5°- 31.7°

Number of Diaphragm Blades 7pcs

Minimum Focusing Distance 25cm (9.8”)

Maximum Magnification 1:3.5

Filter Size 58mm

Lens Hood Bayonet Hood

Dimensions Diameter 69.6mm (2.7”) x Length 60mm (2.3”)

Mounts (AF) Nikon (D)

Weight 250grams

SRP £129.99

55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC HSM for Nikon
This compact telephoto zoom lens is exclusively designed for use with digital SLR cameras. The image circle is designed to match that of APS-C size image sensors. The lens is compact and lightweight with an overall length of 84.6mm and weight of only 310grams. It has a filter size of 55mm and maximum diameter of 71mm. This remarkably compact high performance zoom lens is ideally suited to a wide range of subjects. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 110cm and maximum magnification of 1:4.5.

THE SPECIFICATIONS

Focal Length 55-200mm

Minimum Aperture f/22

Lens Construction 12 Elements in 9 Groups

Angle of View 29.0°-8.1°

Number of Diaphragm Blades 8pcs

Minimum Focusing Distance 110cm (43.3”)

Maximum Magnification 1:4.5

Filter Size 55mm

Lens Hood Bayonet Hood

Dimensions Diameter 71mm (2.8”) x Length 84.6mm (3.3”)

Mounts (AF) Nikon (D)

Weight 310grams

SRP £159.99

※ Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.

λ The appearance and specifications of the product are subject to change for improvement without notice.

For further information please contact:

Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd
13 Little Mundells
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1EW

Tel 01707 329 999
Fax 01707 327 822
E-Mail sales@sigma-imaging-uk.com
Website www.sigma-imaging-uk.com