135mm f/1.8 DG OS ART Next from Sigma? [CR1]

[AdamJ]

Yes, all nice. But i am not worried about the need of such a lens. More about the possibility to even build it! (For a price someone can pay)

A 135mm f/1.8 lens has the same size physical aperture as a 200mm f/2.8 lens. I'm pretty sure this lens would be cheaper than Sigma's $1,300 70-200mm f/2.8 OS, seeing how it's a much simpler design. I'd also guess that it'd be cheaper than Canon's $1,000 135mm f/2 L, because that tends to be how Sigma rolls. I'd personally guess somewhere in the $800 range.

Cheers,

b&

Sigma's 180mm f/2.8 OS Macro is faster than Canon's equivalent, and has OS, and is more expensive. It might be a precedent for this lens's pricing. My guess is about $1,300.

 

[cdang]

Wow F1.8 with OS ? Just imagine what you could do with this at a wedding at a low light reception. With the 135L, you would be shooting at 1/125 to avoid camera shake. With the sigma and OS, assuming you have a few stops of OS, you could easily be shooting at 1/30 ish providing the subject is stationary. That could easily be 2 stop of noise. I have both the 135 F2 and 200 F2 and with the 200 and IS you can easily shoot 1/30 or 1/50 all night long and if Sigma can do this, it would be like a mini 200mm F2 (and probably a lot lighter). If it's as sharp as the 135, this could be very interesting indeed !

 

[Albi86]

Yes, all nice. But i am not worried about the need of such a lens. More about the possibility to even build it! (For a price someone can pay)

A 135mm f/1.8 lens has the same size physical aperture as a 200mm f/2.8 lens. I'm pretty sure this lens would be cheaper than Sigma's $1,300 70-200mm f/2.8 OS, seeing how it's a much simpler design. I'd also guess that it'd be cheaper than Canon's $1,000 135mm f/2 L, because that tends to be how Sigma rolls. I'd personally guess somewhere in the $800 range.

Cheers,

b&

Sigma's 180mm f/2.8 OS Macro is faster than Canon's equivalent, and has OS, and is more expensive. It might be a precedent for this lens's pricing. My guess is about $1,300.

I also wouldn't be surprised. It would be faster than the Canikon equivalent, and with OS. I guess something around 1100$ at launch.

For me, as a FF + crop shooter, this lens could replace the purchase of a 300mm f/4 - if it takes TC well. Overall a lot of value if one lens is both a fast portrait prime and a sharp stabilized tele.

 

[K-amps]

Oh my... If it as good as the 35mm 1.4, I could end up replacing all my primes with sigmas. Never in a million years would I imagine that.

HAHA Ramon, your wish came true... chances are, this won't even cost $2700.

 

[pierceography]

Oh my... If it as good as the 35mm 1.4, I could end up replacing all my primes with sigmas. Never in a million years would I imagine that.

HAHA Ramon, your wish came true... chances are, this won't even cost $2700.

Ha, yeah... First thing I thought of when I saw 135mm f/1.8 OS was Ramon.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Awesome ... Looks like Sigma is on steroids these days.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Go Sigma! This will have to a pretty fabulous lens, though, as the 135L is easily my favorite current lens from an IQ perspective. Still, the thought of having a good stabilizer in a lens like that would be huge.

I'd love to see a great 50mm f/1.4 from them, too. I'm not even using a modern 50mm right now, as it isn't a huge need for me. I use either a 55mm f/1.8 SMC Takumar M42 lens or a Helios 58mm f/2 lens when I am shooting portraits/narrow DOF shots in that range and just use my Tamron 24-70 VC for most times. Every current 50mm lens for a Canon mount has one quirk or another.

Exciting times. I really, really love that Sigma and Tamron are actually producing some lenses that are pushing Canon and Nikon right now. That will help all of us.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Go Sigma!

Exciting times. I really, really love that Sigma and Tamron are actually producing some lenses that are pushing Canon and Nikon right now. That will help all of us.

Absolutely ... my thoughts exactly.

 

[ashmadux]

Oh sigma, cmon bay bay!!

I wouldn't create a lens in a segment that has a very popular, successful option- - canons 135/2- but do what you gotta do. if they come out with a 24 1.4, ill scream hallelujah. Canon prices are just too...ouch.

updating the 50 1.4 would be killer!

 

[risc32]

I'm going to be watching for news on this one. i feel like RLphoto. could be a surprising turn of events.

honestly, i'm concerned about updating my 5dmk3 firmware. perhaps canon will try and throw a monkey wrench into the works to disrupt all this third party stuff....

 

[RGF]

Not familar with the Sigma products.

What does

DG
OS
ART

mean?

 

[TrumpetPower!]

I have both the 135 F2 and 200 F2 and with the 200 and IS you can easily shoot 1/30 or 1/50 all night long and if Sigma can do this, it would be like a mini 200mm F2 (and probably a lot lighter).

Actually, it'd be a mini 200mm f/2.8.

135 / 1.8 = 75
200 / 2.8 = 71
200 / 2.0 = 100

A mini 200mm f/2 would be a 135 f/1.4. And that would not at all be small, lightweight, cheap, or discreet. Imagine the bastard love child of an 85 L and a 200 f/2.

But this rumored lens, if it becomes real, would still quite impressive nonetheless.

b&

 

[neuroanatomist]

Not familar with the Sigma products.

What does

DG
OS
ART

mean?

DG = optimized for digital (don't confuse with DC, which is their EF-S)

OS = optical stabilization (IS)

Art is part of their new convention: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/article/sigma-corporation-announces-reorganization-of-lens-lineup-new-products-and-quality-control

 

[lopicma]

How (or where) do the new ART lens series compare to their EX series?

I like the Sigma lens I own, but the naming nomenclature is getting more and more confusing.

 

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<strong>More from Sigma in 2013</strong>


We’re told Sigma will announce a 135mm f/1.8 DG OS Art lens sometime in 2013. There could be up to 3 more Art lenses announced this year. We’ve previously heard they would be releasing a 24mm f/1.4 DG Art sometime in 2013.</p>
<p>There has been no mention of an f/2 or faster zoom for full frame cameras.</p>
<p>An update to the 50mm f/1.4 could also be on the horizon.</p>
<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">c</span>r</strong></p>

I've been waiting for this lens for literally years. Sigma is my new favorite company if this is real. Make a 16-35mm f/2.8 OS, and a 24-70mm F/2.8 OS (better than tamron) and a 55mm f/1.4 on par with zeiss and all my lenses will be sigmas!!

Great news!

 

[tbrand]

I've been looking into an 85 or 135 for portraits. If Sigma can deliver a 135 with performance as solid as the new 35mm is proving to be then count me in. I think I mirror a lot of folk here who would never have thought they would be carrying Sigma glass over pro level Canon L's, but its starting to look like my bag may be going that way.

Competition and innovation is always good for the industry. Go Sigma! They even have me considering a crop sensor body if that 1.8 zoom turns out.

 

[cdang]

I have both the 135 F2 and 200 F2 and with the 200 and IS you can easily shoot 1/30 or 1/50 all night long and if Sigma can do this, it would be like a mini 200mm F2 (and probably a lot lighter).

Actually, it'd be a mini 200mm f/2.8.

135 / 1.8 = 75
200 / 2.8 = 71
200 / 2.0 = 100

A mini 200mm f/2 would be a 135 f/1.4. And that would not at all be small, lightweight, cheap, or discreet. Imagine the bastard love child of an 85 L and a 200 f/2.

But this rumored lens, if it becomes real, would still quite impressive nonetheless.

b&

What I meant by 'mini' is the 200mm f2 smaller brother. Going to weddings and shooting a 135mm at 1/50 SS could save you a couple stops of noise. From your example, the 85 / 1.2 = 70 could be the smaller brother to the 200mm f2.8 ?

 

[Albi86]

How (or where) do the new ART lens series compare to their EX series?

I like the Sigma lens I own, but the naming nomenclature is getting more and more confusing.

The EX designation has been set aside.

Now all lenses are (supposedly) in the same quality league. They divide them based on the intended use: the ART segment includes fast lenses for creative use, CONTEMPORARY includes popular zooms, while SPORT includes fast teles for action/wildlife.

I have both the 135 F2 and 200 F2 and with the 200 and IS you can easily shoot 1/30 or 1/50 all night long and if Sigma can do this, it would be like a mini 200mm F2 (and probably a lot lighter).

Actually, it'd be a mini 200mm f/2.8.

135 / 1.8 = 75
200 / 2.8 = 71
200 / 2.0 = 100

A mini 200mm f/2 would be a 135 f/1.4. And that would not at all be small, lightweight, cheap, or discreet. Imagine the bastard love child of an 85 L and a 200 f/2.

But this rumored lens, if it becomes real, would still quite impressive nonetheless.

b&

What I meant by 'mini' is the 200mm f2 smaller brother. Going to weddings and shooting a 135mm at 1/50 SS could save you a couple stops of noise. From your example, the 85 / 1.2 = 70 could be the smaller brother to the 200mm f2.8 ?

Sorry, how are this calculations done? To me, I agree, it's a little brother to a 200 f/2 - if it's sharp enough for the cropping.

 

[drjlo]

Dare I say new Sigma 300 mm f/4 and 400 mm f/5.6 in ART line, compatible with the excellent Canon 2x III and 1.4x III, with f/8 AF firmware update coming for 5D III

 

[crasher8]

If they can do it with a 35 why not with a 135 that's faster? It will be my next lens if it comes out in the next 6-9 months.