The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the new SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM, the World's first standard zoom lens ever to achieve a maximum aperture of f1.8 throughout the zoom range*.  A wide aperture, standard zoom-lens for digital single lens reflex cameras with APS-C size sensors.  The lens has a focal range equivalent to 27-52.5mm in a 35mm format and it can cover the angles of view of multiple fixed focal length lenses. This wide aperture, standard zoom lens enables the photographer to expand creative possibilities on any occasion.  It incorporates all the important qualities required for an ideal standard lens such as fast maximum aperture, versatility for snap shots, portraiture and indoor photography plus a good combination of wide range of local lengths in a compact design.

The New Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is part of the Sigma Art product line of lenses and is Developed with the maximum emphasis on artistic touch, they are designed to meet the expectations of users who value a creative, dramatic outcome above compactness and multifunction. Along with landscapes, portraits, still-life, close-up and casual snaps, they are perfect for the kind of photography that unleashes the inner artist. Ideal for studio photography, they offer just as much expressive scope when capturing architecture, starry skies, underwater shots and many other scenes.

The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is a new generation lens that can deliver images at f1.8 aperture throughout its focal length. The bright viewfinder is very helpful for checking the focus and composition of the image. If it is compared with a lens of F2.8, the faster shutter speed and the shallow depth of field of F1.8 further expands creativity. From wide to standard range this lens offers the excellent versatility and performance of multiple fixed focal length lenses.

Price and availability date are yet to be announced