New Sigma Lenses Coming Today

[Canon Rumors Guy]

We’re told that Sigma will announce three new lenses today at a press event in Cologne, Germany ahead of Photokina.</p>
<ul>
<li>Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART</li>
<li>Sigma 12-24mm f/4 ART</li>
<li>Sigma 500mm f/4 OS Sport</li>
</ul>
<p>You can view the specifications of the new lesnes below (via <a href="http://photorumors.com/2016/09/19/sigma-rumored-to-announce-three-new-lenses-today/">PR</a>)</p>

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[BeenThere]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

Wow! Bring it on Sigma. This is an amazing product launch period for Canon and Canon compatibles.

 

[pmjm]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

Kudos to Sigma, they have really upped their game. A few years ago I wouldn't have touched third party lenses. Now my 35mm ART is one of my go-to favorites. Can't wait to try that 12-24.

 

[Diko]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

I just got mine 50mm ART on a good price. Don't care.

 

[LordofTackle]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

Can't wait to try that 12-24.

+1, although I still don't really trust the sigma and tamron lenses... too much bad experience. If only the Canon was't so ridiculously expensive...

 

[Deleted member 378221]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

Just my luck, Sigma introducing (very likely) great alternatives the year I caved and bought a 85L and 11-24L. ;D

Bring it on, make me regret my choices!
(saying this in all honesty, Canon needs to get some more competition to keep their prices in check).

 

[Andrew Davies Photography]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

Sigma 85mm Art is the one Ive been waiting for especially for wedding photography for what seems like an age ... Lets hope the pricing is realistic unlike the 5D4 ! The canon 85mm 1.8 is a good lens but not without serious flaws , the canon 85mm 1.2 just too slow to focus and the sigma ex dg 85mm is just too old - gap in the market hopefully about to be filled

Wedding Photographer North East & Yorkshire Northumberland & Wedding Photographer Cumbria

 

[privatebydesign]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

Just my luck, Sigma introducing (very likely) great alternatives the year I caved and bought a 85L and 11-24L. ;D

Bring it on, make me regret my choices!
(saying this in all honesty, Canon needs to get some more competition to keep their prices in check).

No they don't, well maybe they do but it doesn't work. Look at the prices of the 'competing' lenses. Canon doesn't care what Sigma sell for, they price their lenses where they need and go about their business. Sigma are no competition what so ever in a tiny third party lens market.

 

[Deleted member 378221]

Well, at least it opens up a market where you have a choice then. Not sure I'd have dropped 3k on the 11-24L if the Sigma had been out at the time (depending on price and performance, neither of which we know at this point, but I guess you know what I mean).

Looking forward to maybe mounting the 85 Art to my camera at Photokina. Two years ago they had a nice booth where you could test any of their lenses by leaving your lens as collateral. I only had my 40mm pancake with me which is worth next to nothing, so imagine the eyes of the clerk trading a 50/1.4 Art for my 40mm. ;D

 

[Alex_M]

86mm filter size for the Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art. wow.. I hope that AF performance of the new Sigma 50-100 F1.8 is a strong indication of what we can expect from this yet to be announced lens. fingers crossed and with a bit of a luck.

 

[Talley]

along with the 5D4 and now this....


...visa and mastercard must thing I'm nuts!

I will pre-order all 3 of these.

 

[drmikeinpdx]

I got tired of waiting for the 85 Art and got the Tamron 85 1.8 stabilized lens. Works great on my 5D3.

I've been burned by Sigma autofocus issues in the past, which is one reason I decided not to wait for the 85 Art.

 

[Luds34]

While I applaud Sigma for pushing the limits, like with this 12-24 zoom, I'd wish they come out with something a bit more conventional. I'd love to see them have more of a 16-35 lens. That is a lens I could really take a look at!

 

[David Littleboy]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

Can't wait to try that 12-24.

+1, although I still don't really trust the sigma and tamron lenses... too much bad experience. If only the Canon was't so ridiculously expensive...

The Sigma 12-24 lenses have been great fun since the first one was released. Absolutely wonderful for architectural interiors. Sure, the corners at 12mm were funky on the first version and only half-way decent on the second version, but for the price, simply wonderful. Personally, I don't get the Canon monster at all. Given the Sigma 12-24, it just doesn't do enough extra. For the price, you could buy a Sony FF body and the Cosina 10mm prime and be even wider. And the Sony + Cosina 10mm prime would weigh less and take up less space in your bag...

Which is to say, the weight and price of the newest Sigma 12-24 may make the old version be worth sticking with.

 

[3kramd5]

They really list "And cameras with APS-multiplication factor C (750)" on a marketing sheet?

WTF

 

[Alex_M]

I would strongly suggest for you to wait and see until we get reliable data and trusted resources like TDP has detailed performance review of the 500mm lens. Sigma 120-300 Sports and the older version of the lens had major reliability issue with the AF motor failures as the focusing group was way too heavy. This is a well known issue with heavy Sigmas. just wanted to let youknow.

along with the 5D4 and now this....


...visa and mastercard must thing I'm nuts!

I will pre-order all 3 of these.

 

[privatebydesign]

Re: New Sigma Lenses Coming Shortly? [CR1]

Personally, I don't get the Canon monster at all.

Mine will work on every Canon camera I ever buy without issue and be 100% reliable. If I have an issue with it I can send it to Canon and they will fix it in short order either free or for a modest (relative) amount. If it doesn't work well with a particular body I can send them both in and they will make it all work too.

For me reaching into my bag and it 'just working' is probably the most compelling reason to be a Canon user, for me that is close to priceless and why I own a Canon 11-24 and if I didn't wouldn't dream of getting a Sigma 12-24.

Having said that, my greatest mentor was a very vocal user of the earlier versions and he was a world class leading exponent in a small sub genre that if you browsed a magazine stand you will have seen his work many times. He loved my TS-E17 too

 

[aceflibble]

Not a fan of 85s myself, but it had to happen before they could start moving into the more niché telephotos, so, yay, I guess. Get to work on a 100mm, Sigma!

The 500mm is going to be the most interesting. 500mm f/4 with IS is not a cheap lens to make, yet Sigma typically undercut Canon and Nikon. Just how much they're able to undercut the Canon and Nikon equivalents will be real interesting.

 

[d]

Looking forward to maybe mounting the 85 Art to my camera at Photokina. Two years ago they had a nice booth where you could test any of their lenses by leaving your lens as collateral. I only had my 40mm pancake with me which is worth next to nothing, so imagine the eyes of the clerk trading a 50/1.4 Art for my 40mm. ;D

"Collateral? Here, I'll leave my 24-105 for you while I test this nice Sigma prime outside. Just ignore that sloshing sound from inside...back in a tick..."

 

[NorbR]

Tough days for my bank account ...

I'm potentially interested in all three of these lenses, but primarily by the 12-24mm. I was always tempted by the Canon 11-24mm but couldn't justify paying 3 grand for it. If this Sigma comes at a significant discount (well it will for sure, but the question is how big a discount ...) it will for sure find its way into my kit.

The other two are also interesting but I have more reservations, particularly with the AF of course. Also the 85mm looks to be going for the same category as the 50mm: go all in optically, and consequently make a big, fat lens. Valid strategy, but I still find myself ahsanfordly longing for a lightweight stabilized Canon 85mm f/2 IS USM ...

Oh, and finally, I'm really curious to see the price of that 500mm !