Description
Sigma 28-45mm T2 Cine Zoom Lens with AF (Sony E-Mount): Fast, Flexible, and Future-Ready Cinematic Glass
The Sigma 28-45mm T2 Cine Zoom Lens with AF for Sony E-Mount is a groundbreaking addition to the world of cinematic optics, offering an unprecedented combination of a fast, constant T2 aperture across a versatile zoom range, coupled with the immense advantage of reliable autofocus. Engineered for professional filmmakers, documentarians, and content creators utilizing Sony E-mount cameras, this lens delivers exceptional optical performance, ergonomic design, and the agility required for modern production workflows.
Versatile Focal Length with a Constant T2 Aperture:
Spanning a highly practical 28mm to 45mm focal length range, this lens is perfectly suited for a wide array of cinematic applications. From moderately wide environmental shots at 28mm to tighter, more intimate perspectives at 45mm, it covers many frequently used angles without the need for lens changes. The consistent T2 (f/1.8 equivalent) maximum aperture across the entire zoom range is a game-changer, ensuring superb low-light performance and allowing you to maintain consistent exposure as you zoom, crucial for seamless transitions and creative depth of field control.
Revolutionary Autofocus (AF) Capability for Cinema:
Breaking new ground for a high-quality cine zoom, the Sigma 28-45mm T2 incorporates advanced autofocus capabilities for Sony E-mount. This feature dramatically enhances efficiency in fast-paced shooting scenarios, run-and-gun documentaries, gimbal work, and situations where precise manual focusing is challenging. The AF system is designed to be smooth, reliable, and responsive, making it an invaluable asset for solo operators and crews needing to quickly acquire and track subjects.
Pristine Optical Performance for Cinematic Vision:
Built with Sigma’s renowned optical expertise, this cine zoom lens delivers pristine image quality demanded by professional productions. It offers:
- Exceptional Sharpness: High resolution and edge-to-edge sharpness across the entire zoom range and at all apertures.
- Minimal Aberrations: Carefully controlled chromatic aberration, distortion, and vignetting ensure clean, natural-looking images.
- Beautiful Color Consistency: Designed to match the color rendition of other Sigma Cine lenses, providing a cohesive look across your kit.
- Smooth Bokeh: The fast T2 aperture and well-designed iris produce pleasing, cinematic background blur, isolating your subjects effectively.
Robust Cine-Ready Design:
Despite its advanced features, the 28-45mm T2 is built with the durability and ergonomic considerations expected of a professional cine lens:
- Durable All-Metal Construction: Ensures long-term reliability and robustness on demanding sets.
- Industry-Standard Gear Rings: Features standard 0.8 MOD gears on the focus, zoom, and iris rings, allowing for seamless integration with follow focus systems, zoom motors, and lens control units.
- Clickless Iris: The de-clicked aperture ring provides smooth, stepless iris pulls for seamless exposure adjustments during recording.
- Minimized Focus Breathing: Engineered to suppress focus breathing, ensuring that the angle of view remains consistent when pulling focus, crucial for professional video.
- Consistent Form Factor: Maintains a consistent front diameter and overall length for ease of use with matte boxes and other accessories, even when zooming.
Full-Frame Coverage for Versatile Camera Compatibility:
Designed to cover full-frame sensors, this lens maximizes compatibility with a wide range of Sony E-mount cinema cameras and high-end mirrorless cameras. This ensures that you can utilize the full resolution and sensor size of your equipment, providing expansive fields of view and artistic flexibility.
The Sigma 28-45mm T2 Cine Zoom Lens with AF for Sony E-Mount is a testament to Sigma’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of cinematic lens technology. It offers unparalleled speed, flexibility, and the groundbreaking addition of autofocus, making it an indispensable tool for filmmakers who refuse to compromise on quality or efficiency.
Key Features:
- Fast, Constant T2 (f/1.8 equivalent) Aperture
- Versatile 28-45mm Zoom Range
- Integrated Autofocus (AF) for Sony E-Mount
- Exceptional Optical Performance for Cinematic Image Quality
- Full-Frame Sensor Coverage
- Durable, All-Metal Cine Housing
- Industry-Standard 0.8 MOD Gear Rings (Focus, Zoom, Iris)
- De-Clicked Iris for Smooth Exposure Adjustments
- Minimized Focus Breathing
- Consistent Front Diameter for Accessory Compatibility
- Ideal for Professional Filmmaking, Documentaries, and Run-and-Gun Production