Actually to me, i see, sigma art referring to prime lenses. Dg means it is designed with fullframe cameras in mind, so can be used on such bodies as. Its best features include an optical stabilizer function to help minimize camera shake and highspeed autofocus. Recent sigma lens names have been quite short and, officially, this lens is simply called the sigma 120300mm f2. Dg lenses have a coating on the glass designed for use with all digital cameras. Sigma is yet to release lenses for fullframe mirrorless cameras the sony duo, so it is yet unclear if such optics will have a designation of their own quite likely, or. Designed specifically for apsc sized sensors, the sigma 1835mm 1. What is the main difference between a dc and a dg lens.
The designation dg indicates that the lens has been optimised for digital slrs but is equally compatible with film slr cameras. An apsc lens canon efs, tamron di ii, tokina dx, sigma dc has the same focal length as a full frame lens canon ef, tamron di, tokina, sigma dg, but what makes it different is the smaller image circle. Not for use on digital cameras having image sensors larger than apsc size or on 35mm or aps film cameras, as. I do want to thank them for not calling it the 30mm f1. They are known for their amazing sharpness, distortion free frames straight out of the camera and lack of chromatic. The dc lens is just the same lens but without image stabilization. I know sigma has recently come out with a some zoom art lenses. Not stated, but dg lenses work on full frame or apsc sensor cameras while dc only work on apsc cameras per sigma s website. The dg lenses feature improved more even light distribution from image center to edge, and incorporate the latest multilayer lens coatings to avoid reflections of the sensors of digital cameras. Sigma lenses have been getting more and more popular in recent years thanks to some truly. Get the best deals on sigma dc camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. I believe there is a slight enlarging on apsc camera using a. I believe there is a slight enlarging on apsc camera using a dg lens.
To be fair is is really only needed if you are hand holding a telephoto lens in bad light conditions, or when you would need a. Sigma lenses with dc in the name are designed for optimal performance on cameras with apsc image sensors. Whats the difference between dcdg in sigma lenses canon. What does dc or dg mean in a sigma lens name and which is the same as fx. Dc these lenses are specifically designed for apsc dlsrs. Not stated, but dg lenses work on full frame or apsc sensor cameras while dc only work on apsc cameras per sigmas website. This is one of the best zoom lenses sigma has to offer. Whats the difference between dcdg in sigma lenses canon ef. It holds up with the classic lens brands like canon and nikon, and give a really sharp picture edge to edge. Sigma lenses are available in canon, nikon and other brand mounts with the dc models being compatible only with apsc1. Sigma is one of the largest thirdparty lens manufacturers and, as such, designs lenses for a variety of sensor sizes. To reduce vignetting by about one half, it is required to stop down the aperture by over 3 full. Dg dg lens these are largeaperture lenses with wide angles and short minimum focusing distances. The first addition to the art category in sigmas global vision, the 35mm 1.
Mar 20, 2006 dc lenses are sigmas answer to efs, but dc lenses can be mounted to a 1. I have just purchased a new sigma optically stabilized lens and notice that the lens makes a slight noise and movement when i half press the shutter button. Aug 10, 2005 the group sigma gets a lot of flack from the nikon and canon folks, but they put out a lot of lenses and some of them are real winners. Sigmas art series lenses are some of the best in the business. Easy guide to sigma lens abbreviations camera lens terms. With the sigma dock, these new lenses are now userupdatable for ultimate dialedin performance. Dg lenses compatible with fullframe sensor dslr cameras. Since we got a nice bunch of the a1 version lenses in yesterday, we thought it would be worthwhile to do a bit of comparison with the older version. Sigma dc vs dg lenses mar, 2009 heya just wondering the dc range of lenses from sigma i own a couple against the dg lenses i assume although the dc lenses.
Prioritizing optical performance, the lens features an extending, floating. Standard by definition, exceptional by performance. Many lenses in the sigma line feature optical stabilization, which is a great feature for helping photographers nail sharp shots when camera shake may be an issue sigma lenses with os. These are also available in sigma sa, canon ef or nikon f mounts. John lincourt gives a one year update on the 100400mm contemporary lens for onthewater and onland action capture. Sigma dc lenses are made so that the focal lengths are compensated for the digital sensors size and 1. Aug 31, 2011 many lenses in the sigma line feature optical stabilization, which is a great feature for helping photographers nail sharp shots when camera shake may be an issue sigma lenses with os in the name include this technology which employs motion sensors to control floating lens groups to counteract camera movements which can cause undesirable blur from handholding shots with slower shutter. Lenses with builtin focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the cameras body focus motor. Sigma has just announced the digital neo line of lenses for compact interchangeable lens cameras with a worldwide announcement launching as ces 2012 gets underway out in las vegas. Sigma designs lenses for a variety of sensor sizes. Jun 17, 2006 the term dg simply denotes that the lens is designed for 5 35mm formator ff digital sensorcameras and sigma use the term dc to denote their lenses that have reduced size image circles to match cropformat dslrs. This lens has a more linear response to stopping down the aperture. If i use a super wide angle, like their 1224mm, will i be compromising its 122 degree field of view. Apr 25, 20 the original version is officially the sigma 30mm f1.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Things you need to know about the stunning sigma art lenses. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Sigma has two types of digital lenses for the nikon digital slrs, the dc type which should. With its extremely wide aperture, the sigma 50mm boasts of excellent performance. Mar, 2009 the dg designation applied to most newer sigma lenses indicates that the lens is especially suited for use with digital slr cameras. These will work on digital slrs with a small apsc size image sensor, digital. The group sigma gets a lot of flack from the nikon and canon folks, but they put out a lot of lenses and some of them are real winners. As you can see, it is a telephoto zoom lens with focal length range of 120.
Not for use on digital cameras having image sensors larger than apsc size or on 35mm or aps film cameras, as vignetting will occur. With an equivalent coverage of 84mm in 35mm terms and a very fast 1. Just wondering the dc range of lenses from sigma i own a couple against the dg lenses i assume although the dc lenses are aimed for crop sensors, you still have to apply the crop factor to the focal length. Dc lenses are sigmas answer to efs, but dc lenses can be mounted to a 1. Tags if you post here, please note which sigma lens you used, in the caption or the tags.
Heya just wondering the dc range of lenses from sigma i own a couple against the dg lenses i assume although the dc lenses are aimed for crop sensors, you still have to apply the. No need to hide it anymore come here and celebrate your sigma. Liked by everyone is that sigma lenses are typically valuepriced. In 2005 sigma introduced rewriteable firmware to our dg and dc lenses enabling us to update a lens due to manufacturers changes in software or hardware. Highperformance lens for dslrs with fullframe sensors. Moreover, this lens offers outstanding stability whether the photographer is shooting handheld or has the camera placed on a surface.
The first addition to the art category in sigmas global vision, the. When a dc lens is used with a camera with a fullframe image sensor, vignetting will occur. As you can see, it is a telephoto zoom lens with focal length range of 120300mm and a wide maximum aperture of f2. The term dg simply denotes that the lens is designed for 5 35mm formator ff digital sensor cameras and sigma use the term dc to denote their lenses that have reduced size image circles to match cropformat dslrs. The angle of view varies depending on which camera the lens is mounted on. These will work on digital slrs with a small apsc size image sensor, digital slrs with a full frame sensor and film slrs. This popular category includes lenses such as the 50mm 1. The term dg simply denotes that the lens is designed for 5 35mm formator ff digital sensorcameras and sigma use the term dc to denote their lenses that have reduced size.