Four New Sigma Lenses Leak Ahead of CP+

[Alex_M]

I am looking at the 100-400 Sigma Art lens photo and it does look like an internally (or with a slightly extending barrel) focusing lens to me. I hope that was true.

only lens I am interested in is that 100-400, judging by absence of lens collar that lens should be less than 1kg in weight. Hoping the price is below $1000 mark.

 

[EdwardNJ]

14mm f1.8 full frame?

I've been trying to find a Samyang 14mm f2.4 premium for sale glad now that that has not happened.

As others have said show us the coma or not.

The Samyang/Rokinon XP 2.4 is just under 1K, I doubt this one will be in the same price range though due to the aperture and the AF. I'm sure Sigma knows this is a lens for Astro nerds, so hopefully coma won't be an issue otherwise it will be a big disappointment.

I am also really excited about the 24-70 2.8 OS, since the Canon L version has been out there for a few years already, I'm hoping the Sigma Art version will offer better IQ for less $.

 

[Chaitanya]

I am looking at the 100-400 Sigma Art lens photo and it does look like an internally (or with a slightly extending barrel) focusing lens to me. I hope that was true.

only lens I am interested in is that 100-400, judging by absence of lens collar that lens should be less than 1kg in weight. Hoping the price is below $1000 mark.

100-400 seen here is a contemporary lens, also so far there havent been any supertele lenses in Art lineup but all in Sport or Contemporary lineup. Hopefully Sigma will release a Sport version of the C lens with faster aperture and better build(albeit at higher price point).

 

[Alex_M]

ooops, my bad. Contemporary, not Art, of course! I have got few two many things on my hand at the moment. But does it appear to you that this 100-400 C lens could be internally focusing in fact?

 

[Chaitanya]

ooops, my bad. Contemporary, not Art, of course! I have got few two many things on my hand at the moment. But does it appear to you that this 100-400 C lens could be internally focusing in fact?

focusing seems to be internal but zooming is not. Though the lens is quite compact enough to replace 70-300mm for most people.

 

[AJ]

Wow! That's awesome!!

And what's Canon doing again? Overhauling the EF-S 18-55? :

 

[Antono Refa]

14 F1.8 comes with non filterable front element, it looks that way.

Is there a 14mm f/2.8 that doesn't?

 

[Alex_M]

it was merely an observation as this is a rumor website after all.

14 F1.8 comes with non filterable front element, it looks that way.

Is there a 14mm f/2.8 that doesn't?

 

[sanj]

Must admire Sigma for fighting for it's place in the market by steadily coming out with interesting lenses.

 

[ExodistPhotography]

Impressive looking paperweights.. I'll pass..

 

[Alex_M]

I am not surprised you have. but don't worry, I am sure that Tamron will be coming out with something more suitable for your style of shooting. And because you shoot with crop camera (correct me if I am being wrong), these lenses are of no use to you anyway.

And, sorry, I cannot resist:

Don't embarrass yourself by calling these lenses an "Impressive looking paperweights". You have not even seen the product.

Impressive looking paperweights.. I'll pass..

 

[CanonGuy]

Soooo pumped! Time to sell.all my canon lenses except the 100-400. Well-done sigma. Well done.

 

[mb66energy]

14 F1.8 comes with non filterable front element, it looks that way.

Is there a 14mm f/2.8 that doesn't?

There is a 15mm / f/2.4 from IRIX which isn't exactly 14mm 2.8 with AF but maybe an alternative taking 95mm filters, gelatine filters and having a lens hood with polarizer access window + weather sealing.
Price is roughly 600 EUR for the light version (more plastic) or 750 for the heavy (duty) version (more metal).

The open thing: IQ comparison of these alternatives ...

 

[Alex_M]

no, not yet. wait until Sigma released 100-400 Sports: weather protected, metal barrel, faster AF and then sell
70-200 Sports will be just an icing on the cake when it was released later this year.
nuh, just kidding.. if you are events, wedding, action pro tog, you are better of with Canon gear for service and support reason. I know that Sigma service here in Melbourne, Australia is very good but that is not universal nd depends on your locality.

Soooo pumped! Time to sell.all my canon lenses except the 100-400. Well-done sigma. Well done.

 

[CanonGuy]

no, not yet. wait until Sigma released 100-400 Sports: weather protected, metal barrel, faster AF and then sell
70-200 Sports will be just an icing on the cake when it was released later this year.
nuh, just kidding.. if you are events, wedding, action pro tog, you are better of with Canon gear for service and support reason. I know that Sigma service here in Melbourne, Australia is very good but that is not universal nd depends on your locality.

Soooo pumped! Time to sell.all my canon lenses except the 100-400. Well-done sigma. Well done.

I am solely a wedding photographer. I mainly use 35, 50 and 85 art, Canon 16-35, 24-70, 70-200 and 135. And I carry canon 100-400 just during trips. I have been extremely happy with sigma and will prolly replace Canon 16-35, 24-70 and 135 with the new releases. I just love the sharpness and contrast of sigma lenses. Again, well done sigma.

Canon needed someone on their neck. Kinda disgusted with the price of new Canon lenses (except 16-35 f4)

 

[Grummbeerbauer]

I am really looking forward to the 100-400 C, which might be the better option to the 150-600 (which are often too long for my use cases). Let's just hope the quality is there (and doesn't fall apart on the long end like the 150-600s, in particular the C).

 

[Alex_M]

There is no direct Sigma Art replacement for Canon 16-35 F2.8 / F4 glass yet. Just for now. And yes, Bravo Sigma!

I have been extremely happy with sigma and will prolly replace Canon 16-35, 24-70 and 135 with the new releases.

 

[AlanF]

I hope the 100-400 is optimised for 400mm, unlike the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm, or how the 150-600mm drops off at 600mm.

 

[Maximilian]

Really impressing and interesting addition to their portfolio.
I'm sure that all four will deliver really good IQ.
Question will be if they can improve their AF performance on Canon furthermore.

My highest interest is in the open aperture performance of the 135 mm.
Let's see what Sigma did here with sharpness vs. bokeh performance 8)

 

[sigh]

Looks like I might be selling my Samyang 14mm XP.