September 24th, 2008 by 
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A new compact large aperture standard zoom lens from Sigma
Sigma announced its new 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM large aperture, standard zoom lens.
This lens is ideal for general photography such as snapshots, portraiture and landscapes. The 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM covers focal lengths from 24mm and superior optical performance is ensured throughout the entire zoom range.
This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full time manual focusing capability.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Lens Press Release
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October 1st, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I already have the non HSM version of this lens, how much could I expect to pay for the HSM version and would there be much point in me upgrading?
December 16th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I could read on the Net some beautiful things about the Sigma 24-70mm F2,8 DG EX HSM but I do not find it with the sale !!!
Can we already find it with the sale ? If not, when will it be available and at which price ?
Sorry for my English, I am French!!!
Thank you
December 18th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Sales starts in 2009/01/25
December 24th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
The word is that it will cost ~$1,400 USD when it hits the streets. That is crazy! The Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM is ~$1,050 and it has superior specs!
January 6th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Yes, but that’s the street price. You can find it on Amazon for $899, but you won’t get it shipped until the Canon version is released January 25, 2009.