SIGMA is entering into the cinema lens market by releasing a new line of SIGMA CINE LENSES, designed specifically for cinematography. For the first phase, SIGMA will release two zoom lenses in Japan and the USA for Canon EF and Sony E mount camera systems. Another zoom lens and five prime lenses will be released to the market in sequence from 2017 onward.

Sigma Press Release

Announcement of SIGMA CINE LENSES

The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce that it will enter into the cinema lens market by releasing a new line of SIGMA CINE LENSES, designed specifically for cinematography. In the world of digital film production, there is an increasing demand for higher resolution, and SIGMA’s new lineup of high-performance lenses is compatible with the latest, high-resolution digital cinema cameras. SIGMA has developed its own production system by establishing the required technology for mass production of high-performance lenses for ultra-mega-pixel shooting.

The company feels this valuable new lens line could create a fundamental change in digital film production, and provide a new solution to cinematographers.

●Unbeatable value – the highest optical performance in its class and outstanding compact design
●Wide range of lenses for professional use
●Optimized for the latest digital movie making technology

For the first phase, SIGMA will release two zoom lenses in Japan and the USA for EF and E mount camera systems. Furthermore, another zoom lens and five prime lenses will be released to the market in sequence from 2017 onward. SIGMA plans to develop additional zoom and prime lenses as well as add support for PL mount camera systems. The latest release information will be sequentially updated on its official website.

Delivery: toward the end of 2016 (in Japan and USA in the first phase)
Price: TBD
Mount: Initially Canon-EF and Sony-E to be followed later by PL.
*24-35mm T2.2 FF is not available in PL mount.
* The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

<Product information>
SIGMA GLOBAL VISION     http://www.sigma-global.com/en/cine-lenses/

<Contact>
[email protected]

 [About products]

High Speed Zoom Line
High Speed Zoom Line offers the constant aperture of T2 throughout the zoom range, and the optical performance is ready for high resolution shooting such as 6K - 8K. Furthermore, while offering the highest image quality in its class, the High Speed Zoom Line has a compact construction and offers amazing value.
             
High Speed Zoom Line    18-35mm T2    50-100mm T2
Focal Length    18-35mm    50-100mm
Aperture    T2.0 to T 16    T2.0 to T 16
Close Focus1    0.28 m / 11"    0.95 m / 3'2"
Image Coverage    S35 Digital Φ28.4    S35 Digital Φ28.4
Front diameter    95mm    95mm
Filter Size    82mm    82mm
Length    PL mount    TBD    TBD
    EF mount2    129.5mm    175.2mm
    E-mount3    155.5mm    201.2mm
Weight4    PL mount    TBD    TBD
    EF mount    1445g    1885g
    E-mount    1505g    1945g
S355    76.1° - 43.8°    31.5° - 16.0°
APS-C6    76.5° - 44.2°    31.7° - 16.1°

1 Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
2 Front to EF mount flange
3 Front to E-mount flange
4 Without lens support foot
5 Horizontal angle of view for a super 35 digital cinema camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.8, dimensions 24.6 mm x 13.8 mm / 0.97“x 0.54“)
6 Horizontal angle of view for an APS-C camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 23.7 mm x 15.7 mm / 0.93“x 0.62“)
The specifications are subject to change without notice.

FF Zoom Line
FF Zoom Line is compatible with a full frame image circle, and the optical performance is ready for high resolution shooting such as 6K - 8K. It provides a rare option for cinematographers since very few lenses can cater to the requirements of the latest digital cinema cameras' image sensor, which is larger than Super 35, and expand the range of compatible cameras. This is the cinema zoom lens offering the highest image quality and compact design.
*This lens is not available in PL mount.
 
FF Zoom Line    24-35mm T2.2 FF
Focal Length    24-35mm
Aperture    T2.2 to T 16
Close Focus1    0.28 m / 11"
Image Coverage    FF Φ43.3
Front diameter    95mm
Filter Size    82mm
Length    EF mount2    122.7mm
    E-mount3    148.7mm
Weight4    EF mount    1440g
    E-mount    1500g
FF5    84.1°- 63.4 °
S356    60.8° - 43.8°
APS-C7    61.2° - 44.2°

1 Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
2 Front to EF mount flange
3 Front to E-mount flange
4 Without lens support foot
5 Horizontal angle of view for a full-frame camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42“x 0.94“)
6 Horizontal angle of view for a super 35 digital cinema camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.8, dimensions 24.6 mm x 13.8 mm / 0.97“x 0.54“)
7 Horizontal angle of view for an APS-C camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 23.7 mm x 15.7 mm / 0.93“x 0.62“)
The specifications are subject to change without notice.

FF High Speed Prime Line
The lineup ranges from 20mm to 85mm, and all five lenses are T1.5. They are compatible with full frame sensors and, while being more compact, can offer superior resolution than other high-end prime sets do. With the five prime lenses from FF High Speed Prime Line, there is no need to change the lighting to shoot a variety of cuts, and it is possible to meet the demands that professional movie creation requires.
                  
FF High Speed Prime Line    20mm T1.5 FF    24mm T1.5 FF    35mm T1.5 FF    50mm T1.5 FF    85mm T1.5 FF
Focal Length    20mm    24mm    35mm    50mm    85mm
Aperture    T1.5 to T16    T1.5 to T16    T1.5 to T16    T1.5 to T16    T1.5 to T16
Close Focus1    0.276m / 11"    0.25 m / 10"    0.30 m / 1'    0.40 m/ 1'4"    0.85 m / 2'10"
Image Coverage    FF Φ43.3    FF Φ43.3    FF Φ43.3    FF Φ43.3    FF Φ43.3
Front diameter    95mm    95mm    95mm    95mm    95mm
Filter Size    -    82mm    82mm    82mm    86mm
Length    PL mount    TBD    TBD    TBD    TBD    TBD
    EF mount2    118mm    95mm    95mm    102mm    134.5mm
    E-mount3    144mm    121mm    121mm    128mm    160.5mm
Weight4    PL mount    TBD    TBD    TBD    TBD    TBD
    EF mount    1335g    1125g    1135g    1295g    1475g
    E-mount    1395g    1185g    1165g    1355g    1535g
FF5    94.5°    84.1°    63.4°    46.8°    28.6°
S356    70.3°    60.8°    43.8°    31.5°    18.8°
APS-C7    70.8°    61.2°    44.2°    31.7°    18.9°

1 Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
2 Front to EF mount flange
3 Front to E-mount flange
4 Without lens support foot
5 Horizontal angle of view for a full-frame camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42“x 0.94“)
6 Horizontal angle of view for a super 35 digital cinema camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.8, dimensions 24.6 mm x 13.8 mm / 0.97“x 0.54“)
7 Horizontal angle of view for an APS-C camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 23.7 mm x 15.7 mm / 0.93“x 0.62“)
The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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