Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F (205955)

The Sigma 12-24mm f4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon is a premium full frame wide angle zoom designed to have minimal distortion in its wide angle imagery. Part of the Art line, the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art was created from decades of experience manufacturing wide-angle lenses. FLD glass elements, with performance equal to fluorite, provide for exceptional image quality while an updated Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) uses 1.3X the torque for quick AF. A constant F4 aperture through the entire zoom range allows for greater ability in low light compared to previous models and the use of the largest aspherical element in the industry controls distortion, ghosting and flaring.

An emphasis on edge to edge performance brings stunningly sharp and contrasty images to life. Ideal for many types of photography, the 12-24mm F4 Art is perfect for landscape photography, architecture photography, interior photography and much more. The lens offers a large focusing ring with full-time manual override settings for quickly making adjustments. The 9-blade diaphragm improves image quality by helping create smooth bokeh while the lens is constructed from a lightweight and durable thermally-stable composite. Also, the 12-24mm has a brass bayonet lens mount and is dust- and splash-proof, it is fully compatible with Sigma's USB Dock.

Features: 80mm aspherical lens the largest in this lens class: The SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM / Art features 80mm large-diameter molded glass aspherical lens the largest such element in this class of lens. This lens is highly effective in minimizing distortion, spherical aberration, and coma flare. F4 brightness throughout the zoom range: With F4 throughout the zoom range, this lens is one stop brighter than conventional lenses. Photographers can now use a higher shutter speed that will crisply capture leaves fluttering in the breeze and other quick-moving subjects. Minimum focusing distance of 24cm/ 9.45": Leveraging the incredibly broad perspective of an ultra-wide-angle