Sigma Opens Up About Their Roadmap

[Canon Rumors]

<p>Sigma  has  opened  up  about  their  future  plans  to  Focus-Numerique  and  what  sorts  of  lenses  and  products  they  are,  and  are  not  developing.</p>
<ul>
<li>Sigma  will  update  their  24-70mm  f/2.8  EX  DG  HSM  (with  an  f/2  version?)  and  70-200mm  f/2.8  EX  DG  OS  HSM  lenses.</li>
<li>Sigma’s  next  DSLR  will  have  a  brand  new  design  philosophy.</li>
<li>Sigma  is  not  interested  in  developing  a  new  mirrorless  interchangeable  camera  for  now.</li>
</ul>
<p>Source:  [<a  href="http://photorumors.com/2014/09/21/sigmas-future-plans-new-24-70mm-and-70-200mm-f2-8-lenses-and-more/"  target="_blank">PR</a>]  /  [<a  href="http://www.focus-numerique.com/sigma-rencontre-kazuto-yamaki-news-5725.html"  target="_blank">FN</a>]</p>
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[Loswr]

Sigma’s next DSLR will...
Sigma is not interested in developing a new mirrorless interchangeable camera for now.

The dSLR is dead. Long live the mirrorslapper!! :

 

[docsmith]

Just release the 24 mm f1.4A. You know you want too.

 

[Loswr]

A 24-70 f/2 would be very nice!

 

[DJE]

Nice to know that there will be more quality lens options for Canon bodies. I'm liking their 24-105 enough that I plan on purchasing more Sigma "A" and "C" glass.

 

[keithfullermusic]

A 24-70 f/2 would be very nice!

i understand that it is very difficult, but i don't know why. i know that a 24-70 1.4 would be everyone's dream lens, and i know that it probably won't ever happen. is that solely because of the size and weight (and cost) that the lens would be, or is it just too difficult/impossible to do?

 

[Too_Many_Hobbies]

If the IQ can come close to the equivalent Canon lens (especially when used with the 1.4 and 2 teleconverters) then I will get the 70-200 assuming there is a significant price difference.

If there really will be a 24-70 F2 then I would love to get that lens too. Right now my most used lens is the Canon 24-105, but 2 extra stops for inside would be fantastic. Currently I will put on the Sigma 35A or Canon 50 1.4 inside, but will not often shoot more open than 2.0 given the very thin DOF wide open.

 

[bvukich]

But neither denial or confirmation on a 85/Art prime and other lenses. That's a shame.

Agreed. I'm seriously in the market for an 85mm. I want the portrait capabilities of the 85/1.2L, but the AF of the 85/1.8. If the 85 Art can land somewhere in the middle, it could save me having to buy both.

 

[AcutancePhotography]

But neither denial or confirmation on a 85/Art prime and other lenses. That's a shame.

Agreed. I'm seriously in the market for an 85mm. I want the portrait capabilities of the 85/1.2L, but the AF of the 85/1.8. If the 85 Art can land somewhere in the middle, it could save me having to buy both.

I don't understand why Sigma would not want to publish a list of planned lenses. Sigma wants people to buy their lenses over buying the manufacturer's lenses.

But if a Canon customer is looking for an 85mm, they have a limited number of choices.

1. Buy a Canon lens because it exists (not good for Sigma business)
2. Wait to see if/when Sigma decides to let potential customers know what is planned.

Sigma should not be surprised if potential customers choose option 1.

That's what I did. I was looking for an 85mm. An 85mm Sigma Art would make me very happy, but since I don't know if/when Sigma will sell an 85mm A lens... I went with the camera brand.. because it was there and was good enough. I am happy with my purchase, but I might be happier IF sigma came out with their own 85 and it tested as well as the 35.

But if I knew that Sigma was coming out with an 85mm A lens in 4-6 months, I might be willing to wait a bit and see the reviews. I might even wait until the Sigma came out and give Sigma my money (ain't that the whole idea Sigma?)

Sorry Sigma, I WAS looking for an 85mm. I ain't no more. With my budget, it is very unlikely I will buy another 85.

But I am not going to hold off on building my lens kit in hope that perhaps, maybe, might, who knows if Sigma is coming out with their own 85.

 

[Lee Jay]

"A zoom or prime [fixed focal lenght] lens?
Yamaki: Both. Well, we are still studying it. We're not sure we can release it to the market. A new product is quite risky. Sometimes we have to give up in the middle of the development. We were very fortunate to complete the 18-35mm f1.8 design."

This looks to me like they are trying to do the 24-70/2. It would be new, and it is related to the 18-35/1.8 by being a fast zoom.

 

[Rick]

Just release the 24 mm f1.4A. You know you want too.

Yes please.

 

[NancyP]

Sigma's existing non-art 85mm f/1.4 lens is said to be extremely sharp - not at Otus levels, but what is? So if you need a 85mm now, you could consider it as well as the two Canon offerings at f/1.8 and f/1.2

 

[Zv]

A 24-70 f/2 would be very nice!

i understand that it is very difficult, but i don't know why. i know that a 24-70 1.4 would be everyone's dream lens, and i know that it probably won't ever happen. is that solely because of the size and weight (and cost) that the lens would be, or is it just too difficult/impossible to do?

It's likely possible to make it but IQ would probably suck. Just look at what it takes to make a decent 50mm f/1.4 that's sharp wide open and has minimal CA etc. now try and imagine the complexities of achieving that over a focal range from very wide to short telephoto. With all the extra glass to correct the aberrations it would make it really heavy too. So you'd have a large, heavy, (prob) slow AF zoom lens that's overpriced and performs quite poorly. Doesn't sound like any dream lens I want. There have to be compromises and I guess they're trying to find that sweet spot. Maybe it's f/2 or maybe f/2.8? Who knows, at least they're trying and that's the real exciting part!

 

[enraginangel]

I was expecting Sigma to release the 24-70 f2 OS at Photokina this year. Saying that they won't announce it til next year means that it won't be available to purchase for quite some time after announcement. It's a good thing I'm broke because I couldn't afford it now anyway. I was considering getting the Canon 24-70mm Mark II and complete my lens purchases forever. (The photo bug fever has worn off on me)

 

[slclick]

The Tri Elmer design would be groundbreaking in a Sigma price point

 

[StudentOfLight]

A 24-70 f/2 would be very nice!

I don't know why no one makes a 35-85mm f/2. It would be better range for free-hand portraiture. I struggle to identify little details through the viewfinder at 24mm. At 35mm I can more easily see if X is crooked this or Y is untidy. Plus 85mm f/2 is better to blur the background than 70mm f/2.

Just my 2c worth.

 

[meli]

Sigma's 24-70 & 70-200 are mediocre at best and need an update and that'll come in 2.8 i believe. Although I'd be all over a 24-70/2 it doesnt make market sense and it'll probably be a niche piece. I think a 24-50/2 or 28-50/2 seems more plausible.

 

[mycanonphotos]

More like a detour...

 

[moreorless]

Sigma's 24-70 & 70-200 are mediocre at best and need an update and that'll come in 2.8 i believe. Although I'd be all over a 24-70/2 it doesnt make market sense and it'll probably be a niche piece. I think a 24-50/2 or 28-50/2 seems more plausible.

That would be my guess, a 24-70mm F/2 would likely be too large/expensive to get a significant market, as you say I think any F/2 zoom would likely be shorter range.

As far as DSLR's go I think Sigma should try and get there sensors into something more the size of a rebel at a much lower price than the SD1. Right now it just seems a waste of a sensor that punches above its size at base ISO IQ to have it in a FF size and price body.

 

[lo lite]

Just release the 24 mm f1.4A. You know you want too.

No, Sigma, don't listen to him! I urgently need a 20mm one first, preferably at f/1.4 (or at f/1.8 if that's not possible). I know, there currently is a 20mm f/1.8 in their lineup, but that lens is dated, it could need some refresh, at least a HSM motor.