Sigma unveils 18-50mm f2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM lens

PMA 2009: Sigma has unveiled a new large aperture image-stabilized standard zoom, in the shape of the 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM. This lens features a new Optical Stabilization unit which Sigma claims will work on Sony and Pentax bodies with in-body stabilization systems. It also boasts a larger maximum aperture than the kit zooms typically supplied with most DSLRs, and incorporates Sigma's Hypersonic motor for fast silent autofocus. Designed for DSLRs with APS-C/DX sized image sensors, it will be available in Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax mounts.

14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Lens – New!

14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Lens – New!

The AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens is highly versatile and can be ideal for a range of different photographic applications. Photojournalists can tell the entire story with a single shot, interior photography can be done without fisheye distortion, or a breathtaking landscape can be captured in one frame. The new AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens is one of the fastest 14mm ultra-wide angle zoom lenses available today. Fast, ultra wide-angle AF-S zoom lens optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX format image sensors Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, rendering outstanding image integrity Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses control chromatic aberrations, while enhancing sharpness and contrast, even at the widest aperture settings Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range Focus as close as 10.8 inches at the 24mm setting Rugged construction and professional-grade dust and moisture resistance M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation

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Tamron AF 18-270mm VC lens

The Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003) is the first digital SLR lens in the world that delivers a remarkable zoom ratio of 15X. Designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors, the new lens delivers outstanding image quality over the entire zoom range. Its gigantic zoom-range of 18-270mm makes it the ultimate universal lens; covering virtually any photographic subject from wide angle to ultra telephoto. When converted to 35mm

17-55 mm f/2.8 G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom Lens-Nikkor

17-55 mm f/2.8 G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom Lens-Nikkor

The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED significantly expands the range of DX-Nikkor lenses and is expected to become the standard lens for Nikon digital SLR camera users. By virtue of being DX-Nikkor, designed exclusively for DX-format image sensors in Nikon’s digital SLR cameras, this new lens is not only compact and light-weight, but also offers outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and image quality. The Nikon’s first constant f/2.8 3.2x zoom lens developed exclusively for use with Nikon DX Format 3.2x zoom covers from a wide angle of 79-degrees to a narrow angle of 28-degrees 50′ (equivalent to 25.5mm to 85.5mm for 35mm format) and is ideal for architecture, landscape, groups shots and portraits. DX design enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics that are optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors Nikon DX design produces a smaller image circle (the size of the image that is projected by the lens on to the sensor) enabling smaller lens diameter, lighter weight and optimal image quality from center-to edge-to-corner on the image 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and provide higher resolution and superior contrast 3 Aspherical lens elements for minimized distortion Lightweight and compact design: similar to 17-35mm f/2.8 lens Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation [M/A] and [M] modes allow rapid switching between AF and MF operation Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes Rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural G Type DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models Fully Compatible with D1, D1X, D1H, D2H and D100

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11-18 mm F/4.5-5.6 SP AF Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Canon

11-18 mm F/4.5-5.6 SP AF Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Canon

Di II: Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of Tamron’s Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. This new super wide-angle zoom lens, designed for exclusive use with digital SLR cameras using a sensor smaller than full frame, provides the extended focal length covering 17mm (when converted to 35mm format) that is desired by today’s advanced and pro photographers using digital SLRs. The lens features an entirely new optical system designed for optimal performance with digital SLR cameras. Tamron produces high performance, quality specification lenses utilizing the latest optical theory and technology. Tamron’s high magnification zoom lenses, which are said to be particularly challenging technically, have received critical acclaim internationally for their innovative technology and have been selected for many prestigious awards. Tamron’s technical excellence has also been recognized worldwide for macro lenses, wide angle lenses and telephoto lenses. And Tamron’s new line of Di lenses for superior performance with digital SLR cameras, is garnering attention and awards from around the globe.

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