Sigma announced three new “I Series” compact prime lenses for Leica L-mount

• 3 years ago
• Categories: L-Mount Alliance
• Tags: L-Mount, L-Mount Alliance, Leica L-mount, Sigma lenses for Leica L-mount

Today Sigma announced three new “I Series” compact prime lenses for Leica L-mount:

• Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN | Contemporary ($549): Adorama | B&H
• Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN | Contemporary ($639): Adorama | B&H
• Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN | Contemporary ($699): Adorama | B&H

Additional information and sample photos from the new lenses can be found at 42West, Explora, and on the Sigma blog. The Sigma I Series now includes the following lenses:

1. 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary ($639)
2. 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary ($699)
3. 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary ($549)
4. 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary ($449)

Key features of the new Sigma  I series lenses:

• All I series lenses feature an all-metal body, with high-precision metal internal parts, and a metal lens hood. The 24mm F3.5 is a petal-type hood.
• All I series lenses feature a manual aperture ring and knurled surfaces for an enjoyable tactile experience.
• The 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 lenses feature a newly-designed arc-type auto/manual focus mode switch.
• The 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 lenses all feature a dust and splash-proof mount
• The three new lenses each ship with both a plastic lens cap and a magnetic metallic cap.
• An optional magnetic cap holder (model CH-11, MSRP $29) features a mini-carabiner for clipping to a camera bag, jacket or belt loop, and has a donut-style center hole to easily remove the cap when it is time to place it back on the lens.

Via PhotoRumors