SIGMA has introduced a brand new licensing settlement with Nikon that can allow the optics firm to supply lenses for Z-mount sequence cameras.
The corporate additionally introduced that three Modern prime lenses already obtainable for Sony, Canon, Fuji, and L-mount cameras shall be coming to Nikon.
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The three Modern prime lenses embody a 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, a 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, and a 56mm f/1.4 DC DN.
The lenses had been launched for Fuji APS-C cameras a yr in the past, and are actually being ported over to the Z-mount with no different adjustments or enhancements. Let’s check out every:
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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Modern
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN has 16 lens components, organized in 13 teams, and contains three F Low Dispersion (FLD) glass components, two Particular Low Dispersion (SLD) glass components, and two molded aspherical glass components.
The 16mm f/1.4 DC DN additionally has a magnification ratio of 1:9.9 and a minimal focusing distance of 249mm (9.8 inches).
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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Modern
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, has 9 lens components, organized in seven teams, and comprises a pair of aspherical components, together with one high-refractive index factor.
The lens provides a most magnification ratio of 1:7 and a minimal focusing distance of 299.72mm (11.8 inches).
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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Modern
Lastly, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN, has 10 lens components organized in six teams, with an optical design that features two aspherical components and one Tremendous Low Dispersion (SLD) factor.
The 56mm F/1.4 sports activities a magnification ratio of 1:7./4 and a minimal focusing distance of 500.38mm (17.4 inches).
An identical in design to the lenses mounted with Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount, and Fuji X-mounts, in addition to Leica L-mount and micro four-thirds mounts, the brand new Z-mount lenses have Sigma’s ultra-quiet stepping motors for focusing, which Sigma ensures will supply easy and wonderful efficiency.
The lenses even have a nine-bladed rounded aperture IRIS and are rubber sealed towards mud and moisture.
Being APS-C in dimension, these lenses can have restricted help for full-frame cameras just like the Nikon Z9 or Z7 II. Nonetheless, for extra compact fashions just like the Nikon Z50 or Zfc APS-C cameras, the lenses ought to give the platform an reasonably priced, but high-performance raise in optical functionality.
And in the event that they show to be well-liked with customers, maybe each corporations will prolong their licensing settlement to Nikon’s full-frame platform. Solely time will inform.
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Pricing and availability
At the moment, the prevailing lens mount fashions can be found for $449 for the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, $339 for the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, and $479 for the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN. There may be additionally a set of all three obtainable for $1267.00.
Furthermore, although Sigma hasn’t talked about within the announcement when the lenses shall be delivery since they’re the identical design with a easy mount change, it’s cheap to imagine they are going to be coming sooner, relatively than later.
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