Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Lens for L-Mount

• World’s first full-frame f/1.8 aperture zoom Lens, which offers a constant bright aperture throughout the range
• High-Speed autofocus utilises an HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) for fast and precise stills and video focusing
• Exceptional optical performance with quality that rivals prime lenses thanks to 5 SLD and 3 aspherical elements
• Innovative design with stability from an inner zoom mechanism, customisable barrel controls and an aperture de-click with lock switch
• Versatile close-up capabilities with a constant 30cm minimum focusing distance and 1:4 magnification ratio at telephoto end

Key Features

• World’s first full-frame f/1.8 aperture zoom lens
• Excellent optical performance comparable to prime lenses (5 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)
• High-speed AF mechanism with HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
• Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings
• Inner zoom mechanism maintains length
• 30cm minimum focusing distance across the zoom range
• Maximum magnification ratio of 1:4 at the telephoto end
• Lightweight with premium build quality
• Focus breathing is suppressed
• 11-blade rounded diaphragm
• Nano Porous and Super Multi-Layer Coatings suppress ghost and flare
• Accurate MF with a bi-wire driven focus ring
• Two customisable AFL buttons
• Dust and splash-resistant body
• 82mm filter thread

Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Lens for L-Mount Summary

With a unique focal range, the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Lens for L-Mount is a unique addition to Sigma’s professional level Art Series lenses. It is the world’s first full-frame f/1.8 aperture zoom lens, offering a constant bright aperture throughout the wide to standard zoom range. This makes an excellent option for videographers and photographers who need a combination of exceptional low-light performance, the ability to shoot handheld and the convenience of a zoom lens in one.

A high-speed AF mechanism utilises the well-known High-response Linear Actuator (HLA), ensuring that the lens provides fast and precise autofocus, similar to the system found in the recently released .

Thanks to  advanced optical design the lens delivers excellent detail, maintaining professional image quality with high levels of sharpness and detail. Results are so strong that the quality of the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN rivals that of prime lenses, ensuring stunning results for both stills and video shooters.

Other innovative features enhance the versatility of this  for Leica L content creators. These include an inner zoom mechanism, which maintains the lens’s length, making it perfect for , while the constant 30cm minimum focusing distance across the zoom range, added to a 1:4 maximum magnification ratio at the telephoto end, allows for impressive close-ups and dynamic compositions.

Whether you capture sweeping cityscapes and landscapes, detailed close-ups or environmental portraits, the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Lens is a powerful tool. Due to the L-mount it can be used for stills and video creation with full-frame , , and .