Sigma Cine Zoom T2 Pair
A constant-T2 Super 35 zoom pair that brings real cinema mechanics and 6K-8K sharpness to budgets that cannot live at Angenieux or Fujinon pricing.
Package Read
GLM stocks the Sigma T2 zoom pair directly, making this one of the clearest Explorer-to-rental handoffs in the catalog.
Price Tier
Mid-Tier
Character Lane
balanced
Coverage
Super 35
Introduced
2016
GLM Inventory Match
SIGMA Cine 18-35mm T2
$125/day
SIGMA Cine 50-100mm T2
$125/day
Optical Profile
Character
Balanced
Flare
Low
Contrast
Forward
Warmth
Balanced
Focus Control
Forward
Distortion Control
Forward
These zooms matter because they are not compromised stills hacks; they are cine-housed, metal-bodied, constant-T2 tools that let small crews carry a serious zoom workflow.
Best Use Cases
- Owner-operator zoom kits
- Fast S35 narrative and branded content
- Budget-conscious productions that still need cinema mechanics
Why Choose It
- Owner-operator zoom kits
- Fast S35 narrative and branded content
- Budget-conscious productions that still need cinema mechanics
Tradeoffs
- S35-only and not especially compact
- Less refined than top-end Angenieux or Fujinon zooms
Technical Strip
- Focal Range
- 18mm-100mm
- Speed Range
- T2
- Mounts
- PL, EF
- Image Circle
- 28.6mm
- Introduced
- 2016
Reference Work
This launch profile leans more on lens behavior and DP preference than a featured film list.
Cinematographer Read
No launch DP reference is attached to this family yet.
Source Stack
- Major Manufacturers Comprehensive
- CVP Lens Catalog Research
- Rental Houses and Pricing
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