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Sigma 10-20mm Lens or Pentax and Konica Minolta Cameras

Posted by Photog in Sigma (March 10, 2006 at 7:15 pm)

Sigma 10-20mm Lens for Pentax and Konica Minolta cameras

Pentax and Konica Minolta cameras now have a new 10-20 mm lens available created and manufactured by Sigma, one of the world leaders in photographic technology. Sigma has done it again offering the high tech 10-20mm lens that people who own cameras manufactured by Konica Minolta and Pentax are really going to enjoy, as this lens has a lot of exclusive features. Sigma is an independent manufacturer of both zoom and fixed camera lenses and just happens to be one of the leading producers around the globe.

This new 10-20mm lens will work on Konica Minolta mounts and Pentex, it has amazing wide-angle capabilities and it is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. SLR cameras are designed for not only taking pictures but also for viewing. A mirror that is located in the body directs light from the lens up into a prism so that you can view your model, then it will flip up out of the way prior to exposure. This special design will give you the edge when it comes to both indoor snaps and will bring out the best in still life photos. The lens has special focus structure that provide super high velocity AF presentation at even minimum focus distances of just 24cm. The hood is also designed to block out not pertinent light. Sigma has also incorporated into this powerful lens a innovative multi-layer lens coating ,comprised of 3 pieces of what is know as low dispersion glass along with 3 special lens elements that are a spherical. This is to ensure that you get the best quality in color balance at any stage of the full zoom scale or range.

Sigma 10-20mm Lens is ideal for people who are serious about photography and wish to capture quality photos of people, animals, or scenery. One of greatest features of the Sigma 10-20mm Lens is that you can capture images as far away as 9 feet; this allows you to get up close and personal shots from a distance. This is perfect for anyone that loves to photograph animals in their own environment without disturbing their natural play, hunting, or just resting. Any outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy capturing all kinds of unique and one of a kind shot with this lens, which provides a way of always carrying your camera with you at all times since the extra weight of this powerful lens is not a problem weighing only 13 ounces.

The specifications of the Sigma 10-20mm Lens for Pentax and Konica Minolta cameras
Include focal length of 10 -20mm minimum aperture, F22 lens construction, 14 various elements in 10 groups with an angle view of 109.4 degrees - 70.5 degrees, and 6 pieces minimum focusing distance of around 9 ½ feet.

Other optional accessories for the Sigma 10-20mm Lens include the EX Filter multi-coated UV77 mm, and the EXFilter Wide Multi-Coated Circular PL77 mm.

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