I guess many of us were waiting for this: the possibility to use Sigma's excellent…
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO in stock and Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD ready for pre-order
Two new lenses for Canon DSLR’s. The Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO is in stock at B&H for $1,099 (click here). The 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO is a fast f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens with a 50-150mm focal length (75-225mm equivalent in 35mm format) designed for cameras with a Canon EF mount. This long autofocus telephoto gets you close to the action, and it has an optical image stabilization system that makes it possible to hand-hold the lens at up to four shutter speeds slower than usual, while maintaining sharp, shake-free images. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) gives you quiet, high-speed autofocus, and also allows full-time manual focus override. Core specs:
- 75-225mm (equivalent) Lens for APS-C
- Fast Maximum Aperture of f/2.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Multi-Layer Coating Reduces Flare
- Quiet, High-Speed Autofocus
- Inner Focusing and Inner Zooming System
- SLD Glass Elements Reduce Aberrations
- 9-Blade Diaphragm For Good Bokeh
The Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Lens
Next, the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD is available for pre-order at B&H (click here) for $1,299. Tamron’s SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Lens for Canon Cameras delivers a very useful range from 24mm true wide-angle to 70mm short telephoto, useful for landscapes, interiors, portraits, street photography and much more. The continuous maximum aperture of f/2.8 combined with built-in Vibration Compensation image stabilization make it possible to achieve stellar results in low-light situations, while the Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) gives you very quiet autofocus capabilities that are ideal for shooting video. Core specs:
- Wide-Angle 24-70mm Full-Frame Zoom Lens
- Built-In Image Stabilization
- Ultrasonic Silent Drive for Silent AF
- LD, Aspherical Elements for Sharp Images
- Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Compact (3.5×4.6″) & Lightweight (29oz)