This autofocus circular fisheye lens has an angle of view of 180 degrees in all
directions. It is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras with the APS-C
size image sensor. When used in conjunction with digital SLRs with APS-C size
image sensors, it produces circular image within the frame.
The F2.8 large aperture value produces a bright image in the viewfinder and allows
photographers to take pictures in low light conditions, making it an ideal lens
for Astrophotography and Aurora photography. Due to the quantifiable angle/area
relationship it produces, this lens can be used for scientific and arts applications
such as solid angle measurements of cloud distribution over the sky or vegetation
distribution of the forest.
The minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm / 5.3inch and maximum magnification of
1:6 make it particularly useful for close-up photography. SLD(Special Low Dispersion)glass
provides effective compensation of chromatic aberration. Sigmas Super Multi-Layer
Coating minimizes flare and ghosting. It is equipped with an inner focusing system
that creates high definition and good image quality over the whole frame. The
HSM(Hyper Sonic Motor)ensures fast and quiet autofocusing and allows full-time
manual focus override by rotation of the focus ring.
Features
The first 180 degree circular fisheye lens designed specifically for APS-C
size digital SLR cameras
Fast F2.8 maximum aperture making it ideal for low light photography
Minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm and a maximum magnification of 1:6
SLD glass minimizes color aberration
Equipped with HSM with full-time manual focus override
Equisolid angle projection method is possible for art and scientific use