Sigma HSM lenses for Nikon mount

[Admin]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0707/sigmanikonhsm.gifSigma has today announced that it is to release updated HSM motor driven versions of the DC 17-70 mm and DC 18-50 mm lenses on the Nikon lens mount. For those unfamiliar with the numerous lens acronyms, HSM stands for Hyper Sonic Motor, (also known as Ultrasonic motor, Silent Wave Motor or even Sonic Direct-drive Motor) and is a faster, quieter and often more compact motor system for lenses. Essentially this should mean quieter and faster focusing.

From DPReview : More... (http://www.dpreview.com/news/0707/07072502sigmanikondchsm.asp)

[Wile E. coyote]

:bang: Just bought the 17-70mm a few weeks ago :bang: If only I knew then :annoyed: . Still a really nice lens though.

[chuckles]

It also means Sigma can sell them to D40 and D40X owners (who previously couldn't use them) ..... but I'm not usually cynical! ;)

[ppp]

ooohhhh that 17-70 might just suit me to a T

[Cedarapple]

Nothing wrong with making lenses for a D40 :)

So, are these lenses any good, and does anyone know what sort of price they will go for?

[James Greed]

does anyone know if/when the HSM will be available on the canon version?

[Wile E. coyote]

So, are these lenses any good, and does anyone know what sort of price they will go for?

Yeah its a great lens, I'm really happy with mine since I got it. Its nice and sharp, fairly quick to focus and I haven't seen any signs of purple fringing from it.

[James Greed]

I have asked Sigma UK about a conon HSM and got this reposnse.

Dear Mr Greed

It is unlikely that they will produce a Canon fit HSM this year if at all. As stated in the earlier email this lens was only produced so that it is compatible with the latest Nikon cameras.



Kind Regards



Gary Rutter

Sigma Sales Dept

Sigma Imaging UK


Seems like they are being either very tight lipped or they genuimely aren't looking to produce a canon version.