Sigma Announces Three New Lenses: 35 f/1.4, 17-70 f/2.8-4.0 OS & 120-300 f/2.8 OS

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Interesting that Sigma seems to have discontinued the EX designation, along with the cheesy gold band.

As for price, Sigma has the confidence these days to compete on performance rather than price. Assuming this lens is a better performer than the Canon 35mm L, I doubt it will be any cheaper. That said, it will undoubtedly be a lot cheaper than the 35mm L II.

Anyway, I'm really pleased to see Sigma releasing a new FF prime. I was worried for a while that they might have decided to concentrate only on crop sensors. I hope they will go on to replace their f/1.8 20mm, 24mm and 28mm FF primes.
 
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35mm DG. Hopefully the price wouldn't over than 800, and then I will jump in for it.

Competition is fierce in that segment. There's the Samyang and the Zeiss, not to mention the original Canon and Nikon lenses. Hope Sigma will take it into account.

I have tried Samyang. The IQ is good; however, MF is really my taste. I believe Zeiss IQ should be great, but again, MF is just suite to me. I have Sigma 50mm and love it. The only problem from Sigma is you have to do AFMA; otherwise, the focus is not so accurate. Not all camera has AFMA.
 
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Albi86 said:
Competition is fierce in that segment. There's the Samyang and the Zeiss, not to mention the original Canon and Nikon lenses. Hope Sigma will take it into account.
Sigma don't always get their pricing right. Just recall the debacle of the SD1 launch at Photokina 2010.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sigma_sd1___ready_for_prime_time.shtml
It was 4-5 times more expensive than it should have been and very few were sold.
Hopefully that experience was a reality check for Sigma and the 35 f/1.4 will be both price competitive and an IQ hero.

-PW
 
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<p><strong>Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM

<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Sigma-35mm-f1.4-DG-HSM-lens.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11292" title="Sigma-35mm-f1.4-DG-HSM-lens" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Sigma-35mm-f1.4-DG-HSM-lens.jpeg" alt="" width="250" height="300" /></a>

</strong>This Art lens provides photographers with a state-of-the-art alternative to the more conventional 50mm. This lens’ axial chromatic aberration is minimized, which renders a cool and smooth out-of-focus image. At low apertures, it can perform like a wide-angle lens; when opened up to F1.4, it will provide background bokeh and make the subject pop like a mid-range telephoto lens.</p>
<p><strong>Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM</strong>

<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Sigma-17-70mm-f2.8-4-DC-MACRO-OS-HSM-lens.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11293" title="Sigma-17-70mm-f2.8-4-DC-MACRO-OS-HSM-lens" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Sigma-17-70mm-f2.8-4-DC-MACRO-OS-HSM-lens.jpeg" alt="" width="250" height="300" /></a>

This new Contemporary lens is designed for cameras with an APS-c sensor and covers a range equivalent to 25.5 to 105mm on a 35mm camera. An upgrade to its predecessor, which was released in December 2009, this general purpose lens offers a new design and a more compact build.</p>
<p><strong>Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Sigma-120-300mm-f2.8-DG-OS-HSM.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11294" title="Sigma-120-300mm-f2.8-DG-OS-HSM" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Sigma-120-300mm-f2.8-DG-OS-HSM.jpeg" alt="" width="569" height="300" /></a>

</strong>With redesigned mechanics and performance, this Sports lens is an update from its predecessor released in February 2011. This high-performance lens eases difficult shooting conditions by offering a maximum focal length of 300mm and a wide-open aperture of F2.8. This lens, like the other Sports category lenses to come, is dust and moisture resistant, and allows users to adjust the focus speed and the focus limiter via a button on the lens.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://photorumors.com/2012/09/17/sigma-17-70mm-f2-8-4-macro-35mm-f1-4-and-120-300mm-f2-8-lenses-announced/#more-32454" target="_blank">PR</a>]</p>
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Re: Sigma Announces Three New Lenses: 35 f/1.4, 17-70 f/2.8-4.0 OS & 120-300 f/2.8 OS

I find it fascinating that an upgrade on the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM has happened so quickly. The previous model of the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM was almost there for me, just lacking very slightly in some key performance areas.

As people are saying "Sigma do listen", there's a big chance I'll pick up this lens. If the required performance is there, my EF 300 f/2.8is could be headed for retirement. Think about it, a 120-300 f/2.8 zoom makes a pretty compelling case, especially if the critical areas of IQ and AF speed and consistent build quality cross into premium territory.

-PW
 
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Not exactly what was updated on the 120-300. Looks like MTF charts are the same. Perhaps it is lighter and focuses faster?

I was excited over the 17-70 until I read the website and it appears it is designed for a crop camera. I suppose it is an upgrade to the 17-50.
 
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Albi86 said:
cliffwang said:
35mm DG. Hopefully the price wouldn't over than 800, and then I will jump in for it.

Competition is fierce in that segment. There's the Samyang and the Zeiss, not to mention the original Canon and Nikon lenses. Hope Sigma will take it into account.

If Sigma can put this out for less than the price of their 85/1.4, then there is no competition. Not everyone is willing to use manual focus. I for one require AF on my walkaround prime, and there's nothing in either system between the ancient 35/2 and expensive 35L/35G. If this comes out at $800 or so, then it'll be my next lens and will probably be glued to my D700 (yay AFMA!). I'm not willing to pay $1500-2000 per prime, but I would like image quality similar to Sigma's 30/1.4 crop lens, which I used to own when I shot with a Canon crop body.
 
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facedodge said:
I was excited over the 17-70 until I read the website and it appears it is designed for a crop camera. I suppose it is an upgrade to the 17-50.

Nope, it's an update to the "old" 17-70mm :)

As I said, I love Sigma image signature. I hope this 35mm will rock and have an affordable price.
 
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facedodge said:
Not exactly what was updated on the 120-300. Looks like MTF charts are the same. Perhaps it is lighter and focuses faster?

That is what I was thinking. I thought the 120-300 2.8 OS was released pretty recently. Like about a year ago?
 
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facedodge said:
Not exactly what was updated on the 120-300. Looks like MTF charts are the same. Perhaps it is lighter and focuses faster?

That is what I was thinking. I thought the 120-300 2.8 OS was released pretty recently. Like about a year ago?

And if I read the description I would have answered my own question :p

With redesigned mechanics and performance, this Sports lens is an update from its predecessor released in February 2011.
 
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