The new Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM lens rumored to be released next month

12 years ago
Categories: Sigma
Tags: 2013 CP+ show

The new Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM lens (pictured on the left) is expected to be released in late January 2013 (probably during the CP+ show in Japan). The new lens will have an improved optical design and it will be 9mm shorter and 70g lighter then the current version (pictured on the right):

16 elements in 14 groups, 2 FLD, 1 SLD elements, 3 aspherical surfaces
Minimum focusing distance: 22cm
Maximum magnification ratio: 1:2.8
Four stops OS
Filter thread: 72mm
Lens dimensions: 82mm length, 79mm diameter
Weight: 465g
Expected price: around ¥45,000, around $500 (the old Nikon version is currently on sale for $299)

One of the old Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 variations is already listed as discontinued at B&H.

Via digicame-info