Here are the first Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens reviews, samples surfaced on the web.
The standart zoom optic features three SLD and four aspherical, nine rounded aperture blades and optical image stabilization. It is weather-sealed and made of a combination of metal and ‘thermally stable composite’ material. The minimum focus distance of the 24-70 is 37cm/1.5in and it uses 82mm filters.
Designed for full-frame DSLR cameras, the lens also works with APS-C sensors with an effective increase in focal length. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens officially retails for $1,299.00 in US. Order at: Amazon | B&H | Adorama
First Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens Reviews, Sample Images
From PhotographyBlog review :
As usual, the price of the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art is very attractive, significantly undercutting the rival lenses from Canon and Nikon. Overall, the new Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art is a very well-built, fast standard zoom lens that delivers superb results on the latest high-resolution full-frame cameras.
You can also check out the full-size sample images captured both with JPEG and Raw here. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art sample images are taken with the Canon EOS 5DS R camera. More samples can be found officially at Sigma Photo website.
Lens Highlights
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Focal length | 24–70 mm |
| Image stab. | Yes |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet |
| Max aperture | F2.8 |
| Min aperture | F22 |
| Min focus | 0.37 m (14.57″) |
| Max magnification | 0.21× |
| Length | 108 mm (4.24″) |
