Four New Sigma Lenses Leak Ahead of CP+

[Ah-Keong]

if the performance are good as usual from the previous Sigma releases. I am gonna rob a bank! ;D

Hope Sigma don't release a "Sport" version of the 100-400mm else I would have headache choosing between the Sigma and Canon....

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[Alex_M]

you better start your savings. Sports version of 100-400 is a very probable lens to expect in near future.

if the performance are good as usual from the previous Sigma releases. I am gonna rob a bank! ;D

Hope Sigma don't release a "Sport" version of the 100-400mm else I would have headache choosing between the Sigma and Canon....

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[Ah-Keong]

you better start your savings. Sports version of 100-400 is a very probable lens to expect in near future.

Think I shall follow your advice. The hardworking folks at Sigma is really burning with passion.
Thanks Sigma!

I like the black Sigma glass on black Canon body. 8)

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[douglaurent]

Pretty much every Sigma release is a complete joy looking at the quality and price.
Pretty much every Canon release sucks in terms of quality/features or price.

 

[sanj]

I use the 150-600 sports all the time for fast moving wildlife and have NO issues with focus. Not one bit.

 

[infared]

I almost fell out of my chair! FOUR new lenses? WOW! ALL 4 lenses are interesting...the 14mm f/1.8 at the top of the list. I would not expect the coma to be very good guys, I have the 20mm f/1.4 ART (which I absolutely love), but the coma is not that great on that lens..(not horrible...but not "great").....but it has so many great qualities it's still a winner.
Would love to see the 14mm ART AF lens compared to the new Samyang/ Rokinon f/2.4 MF lens. Both are very interesting prospects. Patience will be a must waiting for that!

 

[streestandtheatres]

I just bought the 85 and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Interesting to see the 135 is very nearly the same weight, shorter and squatter, with a smaller filter size and one less element. I wonder what the MTFs will look like?! EDIT: MTFs here (the chart for the 135 looks more than a bit impressive): http://nikonrumors.com/2017/02/21/announced-sigma-14mm-f1-8-dg-hsm-art-135mm-f1-8-dg-hsm-art-24-70mm-f2-8-dg-hsm-os-art-100-400mm-f5-6-3-dg-hsm-os.aspx/

 

[AlanF]

The specs are now on the Global Sigma site in English http://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/product/contemporary/c_100_400_5_63/

The MTF data are good. At 0.5-0.6 kg less than the Canon 100-400mm II it could be very attractive to me as a lightweight lens. I don't like the absence of a tripod ring since it would have to be held on a Black Rapid strap just by the camera mount. I always use both the camera and lens mounts to spread the load and to have the safety of a second mount if one becomes attached. And I like to steady the lens on a shelf in a hide, on a fence etc using the mount. On the M5, the lens adapter mount would be another anchor point.

I'll almost certainly buy this lightweight lens as I had been toying with the idea of having a Panasonic 100-400 f/6.3 plus G80 but now I can use the Sigma with my M5.

 

[hne]

Size and weight like the Canon 70-300L with an extra inch paid for the 400mm and slightly closer focusing. Not that I see much use of focal lengths above 100mm in my photography, but... I'm actually a bit excited.

The specs are now on the Global Sigma site in English http://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/product/contemporary/c_100_400_5_63/

The MTF data are good. At 0.5-0.6 kg less than the Canon 100-400mm II it could be very attractive to me as a lightweight lens. I don't like the absence of a tripod ring since it would have to be held on a Black Rapid strap just by the camera mount. I always use both the camera and lens mounts to spread the load and to have the safety of a second mount if one becomes attached. And I like to steady the lens on a shelf in a hide, on a fence etc using the mount. On the M5, the lens adapter mount would be another anchor point.

I'll almost certainly buy this lightweight lens as I had been toying with the idea of having a Panasonic 100-400 f/6.3 plus G80 but now I can use the Sigma with my M5.

 

[Ah-Keong]

https://www.dpreview.com/news/7094553685/sigma-announces-100-400mm-f5-6-3-dg-os-hsm-lens

cool! :

 

[Alex_M]

i ask you kindly to delete this post. the sooner the better.

listen, I suggest you stop insulting me. i never suggest you shoot portraits with 18-35 lens
aps-c sensor is not well suited for Astro due to High Iso limitations, limiting AOV, etc. I know how exposure works. I never called you newbie. I do not need 101 photography education. yes, you called me mate on number of occasions, it is too bad you insulted a person and do not recall you did. I have no interest in researching your channel or further interaction with you in my life. I kindly ask you to go about your life and never ever seek to contact me in any way possible.

I have not said anything to insult you what so ever. I stated my opinion on a product and you took offense to someone having an opinion other then your own. Then you started personal attacks on me. Thats it..

FYI I do not recall calling you mate. But Mate is the same as calling someone Friend. Which is a way to indicate I was not trying in anyway trying to speak aggressively to you. SO if you find that offensive.. Life is going to be hard for you.. That said. To keep this simple and avoid issues between each other. You ignore my post and I will ignore yours.

 

[chrysoberyl]

Sigma 120-300 F2.8 Sports has no issue with AF consistency. literary none. I can confirm the lens AF performance is rock solid. you refer to AF inconsistency of first generation of Sigma Art lenses. Sport lenses never had such an issue.

Ick! Thanks for posting - again. One other option: the Sigma 120-300 2.8. It has a rather bad rep for AF, so it is not for me.

The 120-300 is an awesome lens indeed. That lens was a reason why I switched from the A7r2 to 5dsr. The poor Sony couldn't handle AF via the Metabones adapter, so I decided to give a 5dsr a try. The AF performance was a huge surprise for me. A fantastic lens, very versatile, the AF is fast and accurate. The only downside for me was the weight - I was too WEAK to handle it and had to buy a 300 II instead. Today I would totally kept the Sigma.

Good to hear! I distinctly recall what a writer referred to as the 'saga' in resolving the AF problems. After reading the time and effort put into it, I lost interest. It sounds like those problems have been resolved. Hmm...it is now at $300 off.