July 10, 2006 – Sigma Co. has announced the launch of their latest macro lens, the Macro 70mm f2.8 EX DG lens. Retailing for $570 USD, the lens will be available in August.

The Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens corrects “all types of aberrations,” and has an anti-flare coating. The medium telephoto macro follows the 50mm f2.8 macro, retailing for $380, and 105mm f2.8 macro lens, priced at $530, forty dollars cheaper than the new 70mm macro.

The 70mm macro is compatible with Digital single lens reflex cameras and 35mm SLR bodies by Sigma AF, Canon EOS, and some Nikon AF cameras. Sony and Pentax mounts will be announced at a later date.