15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX DG ASP
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Wide Zoom Lens
15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX DG ASPHERICAL

A super wide-angle zoom covering from 15mm ultra-wide angle to 30mm wide-angle

Sigma provides the new ultra-wide angle zoom lens from 15mm and this lens is the first of its kind in the world. It can be useful for images of landscapes, large buildings, group photographs or even more. The perspective that changes with the angle-of-view gives picture an extraordinary feeling.

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Minimum focus distance with 30cm (11.8 in.) at all focal length
Delicate compositions can be adjusted by lens zooming and this is helpful for close-up photography. Provides deep depth of field with its short focal length for amazing photographic expressions.

Desirable for digital SLR cameras
This is an ultra-wide zoom lens that covers a large wide-angle range from 15 mm to 30 mm. With a minimum focusing distance of 30 cm(11.8 inches) throughout the entire zoom range, it is an ideal lens for Digital SLR Cameras.

Aspherical lens for distortion correction
It incorporates hybrid aspherical lens in the front lens group to minimize distortion and astigmatism, and molded glass aspherical lens in the rear lens group to minimize spherical aberration. Minimization of the distortion is a most important issue for zoom lens, but Sigma has succeeded, to provide image quality with minimal distortion by employing aspherical lenses.

Inner focus system
This lens incorporates an internal focusing system, which eliminates front lens rotation. Since focusing do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. Also it is allowing the use of a Petal-type Hood.

Handling
The lens also incorporates Dual-Focus (DF) mechanism. It is easy to hold the lens, since the focusing ring does not rotate during auto-focus, yet it provides adequate focusing torque of the focusing ring during manual focusing of the lens.

Lens Construction
17 Elements in 13 Groups
Angle of View
110.5 - 71.6 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades
8 Blades
Minimum Aperture
F22
Minimum Focusing Distance
30cm
Maximum Magnification
1:6
Filter Size
Rear Type (Gelatin Filter)
Dimensions
Diameter 87mm X Length 132.5mm
Weight
620g
SRP
£599.99

15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX DG ASP
SIGMA
CANON
NIKON (D)
SONY
PENTAX


BACK

Amateur Photographer - December 2001
'The optical performance of the finished objective is outstanding. Its lack of image distortion is such that it produces a feeling of outrage when, with the zoom ring set at 15mm, you are tempted to disobey the rule of wideangle lens handling. In buying this objective you will be buying my undying envy.'

   
Outdoor Photography - July 2002
'I can comment on optical performance. It is superb. Judging by my Ektachrome E1000VS trannies, the resolution is of the highest caliber. The big surprise was how little flare resulted with the sun near the edge of the frame. Given the number of lens elements used in their construction and the wide angle of view, I was expecting flare, but Sigma’s use of low dispersion glass and aspherical elements has clearly done the job.’
   
Practical Photography - April 2004
'…this Sigma lens is an excellent performer, producing very good sharpness right across the frame. Distortion is also minimal for this focal length, and the built-in lens hood does a good job of minimizing flare.
   
Which Digital Camera? - February 2006
'Made from 17 elements in 13 groups, the 15-30mm incorporates a hybrid aspherical lens in the front lens group and another at the rear, which helps to reduce the distortion caused when using wide-angle lenses.' 'The minimum focus distance is 30cm and minimum aperture f/22, so the lens is a capable piece of kit for its £390 asking price'
 
Ephotozine - April 2006
‘Chromatic aberration, the bain of the digital photographer, is kept to a minimum by the use of a moulded aspherical in the rear lens group…’ ‘The focal range is useful on cropped digital sensors and it is a very wide lens on full frame.’
 
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