Sigma has announced the price and availability of the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens. Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is the world’s first lens offering an aperture of f1.8 throughout the zoom range for APS-C cameras.
The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is standard zoom-lens for digital single lens reflex cameras with APS-C size sensors. Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens offers a focal range equivalent to 27-52.5mm in the 35mm format.
The 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive round bokeh at large-aperture settings.
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens Pricing and Availability Announced
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens release date is August 15 and has a price tag of $799. The new Sigma lens will be available for all APS-C cameras.
| Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM for Canon | $799 | Amazon |
| Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM for Nikon | $799 | Amazon |
| Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM for Sony | $799 | Amazon |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens will be available for Sigma, Canon and Nikon along with Sony A-mount and Pentax mount.
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens Specs
| Lens Construction | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Filter size | φ72㎜ |
| Angle of view (35mm equivalent) | 76.5° – 44.2° |
| Minimum focusing distance | 28cm/11.0in. |
| Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | φ78㎜x 121mm/3.1in. x 4.8in. |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
| Maximum magnification ratio | 1：4.3 |
| Weight | 810g / 28.6oz. |
