Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Rumored Again, As Well as a Sigma 14mm f/1.8 [CR1]

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<p>The Sigma rumormill has been active recently. We were told that there might be a <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/sigma-to-announce-24-70mm-f2-8-art-ahead-of-cp-next-month-cr2/">Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 ART</a> series lens for CP+, but we haven’t seen anything confirmed as of yet. The show is set to commence on February 23, 2017 in Yokohama, Japan. The source did follow-up and tell us that there are working prototypes of a 24-70 Art, but that an announcement date isn’t definite.</p>
<p>The latest rumors is that Sigma will announce the following lenses some time in 2017.</p>
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<li>Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art</li>
<li>Sigma 14mm f/1.8</li>
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<p>A Sigma 135mm f/1.8 OS Art <a href="http://photorumors.com/2013/04/21/sigma-rumored-to-announce-135mm-f1-8-dg-os-art-lens/">has been rumored since 2013</a>, and it is likely being developed.</p>
<p>As for the Sigma 14mm f/1.8, we suspect if such a lens is coming, that it’ll be for APS-C cameras. Sigma announced the <a href="http://photorumors.com/2013/04/21/sigma-rumored-to-announce-135mm-f1-8-dg-os-art-lens/">12-24mm f/4 DG Art series lens back in September</a> and that’s likely going to be your choice for a super wide angle lens for full frame cameras.</p>
<p>We weren’t able to confirm either lens at the time of writing this, but we do hope to hear more about Sigma’s immediate plans soon.</p>
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chrysoberyl said:
14mm f/1.8 - what if it is for full frame? Will the coma be descent? What size gear Sherpa will be required? Nah, it's got to be for crop frame.

Still, if it is available before the Rokinon 14mm f/2.4 (on order since 12/30/2016), I'll consider it.
How can a CR1 lens be available before an announced lens?

Also, contrary to Samyang Sigma has not a (practically) coma-free history.
 
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tron said:
How can a CR1 lens be available before an announced lens?

I am beginning to believe that the Samyang is some sort of teaser. When I ordered it, I was told more available soon! Soon was a long time ago... From what I can see, there are maybe 3 copies in the entire world.

Also, contrary to Samyang Sigma has not a (practically) coma-free history.

Very true! Coma is why I did not buy the Sigma 20mm. The only wide Sigma I know of with low coma is the 35mm Art.
 
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chrysoberyl said:
Still, if it is available before the Rokinon 14mm f/2.4 (on order since 12/30/2016), I'll consider it.
I got notification that mine is shipping today from Amazon.co.uk - which is great, since I only ordered it this past Friday. (It's the Samyang XP badged version, though.) I suspect we're going to start seeing more of them hit the streets soon.
 
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Given the Sigma sd Q and H cameras, and the fact that Sigma recommends Global Vision lenses for the best AF performance on those bodies, it's a given that Sigma will have to fill in the holes in their lens lineup for their flagship cameras.

There's bound to be good stuff on the way.

I certainly hope that Sigma will release some extension tubes for their own SA mount...

:)
 
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I'm very interested in the 135/1.8, which could potentially outdo Canon's excellent 135/2 (which I have and love). Coming off the heels of the also excellent 85/1.4, the Sigma brand is really going places.

The only downside for me is that I already own many Canon and Nikon lenses at the focal lengths of the new Sigma's so unless something is significantly better or one of my existing lenses break, I won't be in the market for these Sigma's. Case in point: I have the Canon 85/1.2, 50/1.2, 135/2 and similar for Nikon. Still, I'll readily recommend them to my friends.
 
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It's going to need the 85 Art's motor because if it AF's like any other Sigma it will not surpass the 135L even with 1/3 of a stop more. Now, If Canon adds the blue goo and IS, wow, now that would be 'Magical'. (It can stay f/2)
 
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