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Sigma has announced a new diagonal fisheye lens that is sure to make ripples in the market and will have APS-C users reaching for their wallets. If this prime lens lives up to the name that Sigma has made for itself with their other APS-C lenses it sure to be a solid seller. Sigma has some tough competition however as Tokina have recently announced their 11-16mm f/2.8 zoom which will take a little glory away from Sigma’s prized 10-20mm f/4-5.6. More information on the new 10mm 2.8 fisheye can be found on Sigma’s Website.

Sigma’s Press Release:

Fisheye lens with close up ability designed exclusively for use
with APS-C size digital SLR cameras

10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM

• Fisheye lens designed specifically for APS-C digital SLR cameras
• 13.5cm minimum focusing distance and 1:3.3 maximum magnification allows close up
  photography
• Equipped with HSM allowing full-time manual focus override
• Equisolid angle projection system is possible for art and scientific use

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM lens.

This autofocus fisheye lens is designed for use with digital SLR cameras equipped with APS-C size image sensors. The Nikon version produces a diagonal angle of view of 180° （154° for Sigma, 167° for Canon）. The diagonal field of view of this fisheye lens produces striking images with exaggerated perspective and distortion. The minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm/5.3inch, and maximum magnification 1:3.3 allows subjects to be as close as 1.8cm/0.7inch from the lens’ front element. This close focusing capability allows close-up photography and also it is possible to make use of large depth of field that covers wide range of subjects. The Integral hood blocks out extraneous light and the Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes flare and ghosting, creating superior image quality. The HSM（Hyper Sonic Motor） ensures fast and quiet autofocusing and allows full-time manual focus override by rotation of the focus ring. This lens is supplied with a gelatin filter holder at the rear, allowing the use of gelatin filters.

10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM specifications