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02-12-2014, 08:09 AM   #1
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What is an art lens?

I see this definition on some lenses. What does it mean? What are the different categories?

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Good question.
One is also like to know the answer to.
Seems to be "better quality" but no idea what that has to do with Art.

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02-12-2014, 08:13 AM   #3
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Sigma has decided to lump their new lenses into categories: "Contemporary" for mass market consumer lenses, "Sport" for lenses targeted to professional sports photographers (or wealthy consumers), and "Art" which are typically large aperture lenses at premium price points.

Go here: Lenses By Line | Sigma
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Its a Sigma thing. Basically means expensive, but good rendering.

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Sigma has this guy named Art who makes those lenses....
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QuoteOriginally posted by blackcloudbrew Quote
Sigma has this guy named Art who makes those lenses....
Good one!
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QuoteOriginally posted by blackcloudbrew Quote
Sigma has this guy named Art who makes those lenses....
Just made my day!

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QuoteOriginally posted by blackcloudbrew Quote
Sigma has this guy named Art who makes those lenses....
I've met him, but I can never get a hold of Sport or Contemporary
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I met "Sport" at the USB Dock.

In fact, I saw Art, Contemporary & Sport all went sailing at the USB Dock.
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you cant use a sport lens at a contemporary art event
you cant use a contemporary lens at an artistic sporting event
you cant use an art lens at contemporary sport event
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It is for use at museums.
02-12-2014, 12:27 PM   #12
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QuoteOriginally posted by BATMON Quote
you cant use a sport lens at a contemporary art event
you cant use a contemporary lens at an artistic sporting event
you cant use an art lens at contemporary sport event
Sigma is doomed.
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QuoteOriginally posted by BATMON Quote
you cant use a sport lens at a contemporary art event
you cant use a contemporary lens at an artistic sporting event
you cant use an art lens at contemporary sport event
Ha ha ha! Perfect.
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What is an art lens?
One that comes with free brushes and some poster paints thrown in.
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Great replies.

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