The Photokina show was the launchpad for five lenses from Sigma, four of which are designed for the Four Thirds digital SLR system.<\/p>\n
Among the newcomers are an 18-200mm f\/3.5-6.3 DC OS image stabilising lens (pictured). Exclusively designed for use on digital SLRs the lens includes two aspherical elements, as well as two Special Low Dispersion glass elements. <\/p>\n
The 18-200mm boasts Sigma?s Optical Stabiliser (OS) whereby two sensors inside the lens aim to detect vertical and horizontal movement and help reduce camera shake. A UK price is yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile the Four Thirds newcomers are an 18-50mm f\/2.8 EX DC Macro whose features include a maximum magnification of 1:3. It will cost \u00a3369.99 and we understand that this lens will also be available in a non-Four Thirds fit for Sigma AF, Sony AF, Nikon AF, Canon AF and Pentax AF.<\/p>\n
The other Four Thirds compatible lenses are a 24mm f\/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro costing \u00a3299.99; a 135-400mm f\/4.5-5.6 APO DG lens carrying a \u00a3479.99 pricetag; and a 300-800mm f\/5.6 EX DG APO HSM telephoto which will hit stores costing a penny under \u00a35,000.<\/p>\n
Sigma now has 11 Four Thirds lenses in its range.<\/p>\n
Availability dates for the new lenses were yet to be confirmed at the time of writing.<\/p>\n
For details call Sigma Imaging UK on 01707 329999.<\/p>\n
? Photokina is taking place in Cologne, Germany this week. Look out for future issues of AP for comprehensive coverage of news from the event which ends on 1 October<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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