Sigma 24-70 f/2 OS HSM Coming? [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

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<p><strong>More magic from Sigma coming?

</strong>The last year or two from Sigma has been a pretty good one. A lot of <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898831-REG/Sigma_340_101_35mm_f_1_4_DG_HSM.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">highly regarded lenses have been released that come in at pretty great prices</a> compared to the competitors.</p>
<p>We’re told Sigma is working on a 24-70 f/2 OS HSM for full frame cameras. We’re told they want to give a full frame zoom option faster than f/2.8 that rivals the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967344-REG/sigma_18_35mm_f1_8_dc_hsm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">APS-C 18-35 f/1.8 DC HSM</a>. There was no word on what pricing would be, but it would definitely come in under the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843008-USA/Canon_5175B002_EF_24_70mm_f_2_8L_II.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 24-74 f/2.8L II</a>.</p>
<p>We’re told this could be a Photokina 2014 lens. Next year is going to be a big one for Canon & Sigma by all indications.</p>
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[niklasR]

f/2? OS? *dream* Let's hope it beats Canon's 24-70/2.8 I, and I shall start saving!

 

[Invertalon]

That will be one very hefty beast, I would imagine!

Either way, Sigma is doing such a great job at being innovative beyond what the large companies are doing and being successful at it. Good for them!

 

[verysimplejason]

Do it Sigma. Keep it coming...

 

[CarlMillerPhoto]

I'm gonna buy Sigma stock. Nice to see a company not coming out with completely unnecessary lenses...*cough* 24-70 f/4 *cough*

 

[pj1974]

Before reading this post about a potenial FF f/2 zoom from Sigma, I had just submitted a post in this thread http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=16124.15 where I said I would be keen to see a manufacturer build a FF zoom lens faster than f/2.8 - for example I said even with limited zoom range, and 24-35mm f/1.8 with great IQ.

I wrote that - as I have been very impressed with Sigma producing the APS-C 18-35 f/1.8 DC HSM- and know that something 'equivalent' for FF could be done.

However the specs of a FF 24-70mm f/2 lens would be huge (large, heavy, possibly expensive) - but I believe Sigma might be able to pull it off...! Yay to improvements and advances.

Paul

PS edit: OS would be AWESOME.. and if HSM is spot on - even MORE kudos to Sigma. I'd love a wide to normal OS (IS) 'fast' zoom!

 

[Wildfire]

Want.

 

[dslrdummy]

Would gladly sell my 24-105 to get it. Given their recent lenses, it is bound to be sharp and solidly built but also heavy.

 

[beckstoy]

PLEASE, dear God, don't be a fake rumor!

This lens would be awesome if Sigma can keep the quality similar with their amazing 35mm.

 

[RLPhoto]

Wow, this may be the first 24-70 lens ill own.

 

[silvestography]

And here I am, just having bought the Tamron 24-70 VC not a year ago...

In all seriousness, if they could make this thing in a not-too-huge package below the $1500 pricepoint, I'd go for it, especially with all the killer lenses sigma's been putting out recently.

 

[ScottyP]

Holy cow! How is Sigma doing all these great lenses, and all of a sudden? What are they suddenly doing right that is making such a dramatic difference?

And unlike some leading OEM's who rhyme with "Kanon", Sigma seems to release these great new lenses pretty quickly. If it is real, I don't get the feeling we will have to wait for years to see it.

Serious kudos to Sigma.

 

[westr70]

Yum. I was saving for the 24-70 but I'll wait and see what this one is all about first. Go Sigma.

 

[Lee Jay]

Would be interesting to know the filter thread size.

Scaling up the 18-35/1.8 would get us to 130mm!

 

[distant.star]

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If they make this in a f/2.8 and it performs as well as their new 35mm, I'll take it.

Using that 35 since last April, if I were in the business for money, I'd be making it with that lens!!

 

[drjlo]

Let's all hope the Sigma is reasonably sharp at f/2 and doesn't have big AF issues. Otherwise, I'm in

 

[bchernicoff]

And here I am, just having bought the Tamron 24-70 VC not a year ago...

In all seriousness, if they could make this thing in a not-too-huge package below the $1500 pricepoint, I'd go for it, especially with all the killer lenses sigma's been putting out recently.

I bought one in January and love it. If/when this Sigma comes out and is reviewed I'll strongly consider it. Until then, I am very happy to use the Tamron.

 

[Drizzt321]

While f/2 would be awesome, it'd need to have some pretty good sharpness wide open even in the corners. If it can about match the Tamron 24-70 even in the corners at f/2 that'd be a huge accomplishment. Very exciting what the 3rd party manufacturers are doing in lenses/speedlights/etc these days!

 

[ahsanford]

Crikey, this thing will weigh 5 pounds.

But it might be 5 pounds of awesome.

- A

 

[Tom W]

Now that would be an interesting prospect. If it's a good quality lens.

I expect that it will be quite large though.