SIGMA Art 50-100mm F/1.8 DC HSM For Nikon
Product: SIGMA Art 50-100mm F/1.8 DC HSM (for Nikon F Mount)
Key Features:
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Unique f/1.8 Constant Aperture: The SIGMA Art 50-100mm F/1.8 DC HSM is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens designed for APS-C format cameras. It features a constant f/1.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, offering exceptional low-light performance and control over depth of field, making it ideal for portraiture, events, and creative shooting.
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Art Series Lens: As part of SIGMA’s renowned Art series, this lens is engineered for high-end optical performance. It delivers sharp, high-resolution images with minimal distortion, and is well-suited for artistic and professional photography.
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Advanced Optical Design: The lens construction consists of 21 elements in 15 groups, including 3 FLD elements, 1 SLD element, and 1 high-refractive index element. These elements help minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images across the zoom range.
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Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM): The lens features SIGMA’s Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance. The HSM also allows for full-time manual focus override, giving photographers precise control over focusing.
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Internal Focusing and Zooming: The internal focusing and zooming mechanism keeps the lens length constant during operation, providing better balance and stability, especially when using filters or other accessories. This design also contributes to the lens’s robust build quality.
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Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: The 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates pleasing bokeh, with smooth, circular out-of-focus highlights that enhance portraiture and other shallow depth-of-field effects.
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High-Quality Build with Thermally Stable Composite (TSC): The lens is constructed using Thermally Stable Composite material, which offers greater precision and ruggedness while maintaining a lightweight design. The build quality is further enhanced by a metal lens mount.
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Super Multi-Layer Coating: SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, even in backlit conditions, ensuring clear, high-contrast images in a variety of lighting situations.
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Compatibility with SIGMA USB Dock: The lens is compatible with the SIGMA USB Dock, allowing for firmware updates and customization of focus parameters, enhancing the versatility and performance of the lens.
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 50-100mm (equivalent to 75-150mm on APS-C sensors)
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Lens Construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
- Angle of View: 31.7° - 16.2°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.95m (3.1 ft)
- Maximum Magnification: 0.15x
- Autofocus Motor: Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM)
- Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
- Filter Size: 82mm
- Dimensions: 93.5 x 170.7 mm (3.7 x 6.7 inches)
- Weight: 1,490g (3.28 lbs)
The SIGMA Art 50-100mm F/1.8 DC HSM lens is a unique and versatile option for APS-C photographers who need a fast telephoto zoom with exceptional optical performance. Its constant f/1.8 aperture, high build quality, and compatibility with SIGMA’s customization options make it an excellent choice for portrait, event, and artistic photography.
Comes with:
- Original Box
- Instruction
- Lens front cap
- Lens rear cap
- Lens hood
RATING
Description: Barely used with virtually no traces of wear. Only the closest inspections will reveal slight use.
Application: This grade is reserved for items that are in almost pristine/new condition, with no visible wear. The glass is flawless, the overall condition is exceptional.