What's Next From Sigma? [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>The recent announcement for the 20mm f/1.4 Art from Sigma was somewhat of a surprise, considering there’s already a 24mm f/1.4 Art. Though the 20mm perspective should provide enough difference from the 24mm to be a popular addition to the Art series line of lenses.</p>
<p>We’re told Sigma will continue to be aggressive with new lens releases into 2016 and that the following lenses should be expected some time during the year. 2016 is a Photokina year, and Sigma usually announces a good number of products for the German, bi-annual trade show.</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art</em>

This is easily the most requested addition to the Art series of lenses. Most, including us, expected it to be the next Art prime from Sigma. We’re told to expect it in the second half of 2016 and that the lens is in prototype form.</li>
<li><em>Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Art OS</em>

Sigma is actively working on a 24-70 f/2.8 Art OS lens. We’re told it’s a completely new optical formula for the focal range from Sigma. With Nikon releasing a VR version of their 24-70 f/2.8, we expect Sigma to get on the stabilized bandwagon.</li>
<li><em>Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS Sport</em>

We’re told this lens has been in active development for quite some time and that Sigma is working diligently on the autofocus performance such a lens would demand. This could be a Photokina 2016 lens.</li>
</ul>
<p>Sigma is actively working on about 12 lenses we’re told and we should also expect a new art series wide angle prime, as well as new supertelephoto lenses over the next 12-18 months.</p>
<p>The bad news? There is no active development of a follow-up to the Sigma 200-500 f/2.8.</p>

 

[AvTvM]

Ha ha, all nice and well. But ... Too late. Not interested any longeer in expensive big dat lenses for antiquated big fat mirrorslappers. Sigma better start to build lenses with short flange back for Sony mirrorless FF ...

 

[DLD]

I'm very interested in a 70-200 2.8 OS Sport... Assuming it will be priced at the Tamron version or lower....
The current Sigma 70-200 isn't good enough and I don't really like the Tamron...

But didn't I read in an earlier rumor to "not hold our breaths" for a new 70-200?

 

[BeenThere]

The recent announcement for the 20mm f/1.4 Art from Sigma was somewhat of a surprise, considering there’s already a 24mm f/1.4 Art. Though the 20mm perspective should provide enough difference from the 24mm to be a popular addition to the Art series line of lenses.</p>
<p>We’re told Sigma will continue to be aggressive with new lens releases into 2016 and that the following lenses should be expected some time during the year. 2016 is a Photokina year, and Sigma usually announces a good number of products for the German, bi-annual trade show.</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art</em>

This is easily the most requested addition to the Art series of lenses. Most, including us, expected it to be the next Art prime from Sigma. We’re told to expect it in the second half of 2016 and that the lens is in prototype form.</li>
<li><em>Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Art OS</em>

Sigma is actively working on a 24-70 f/2.8 Art OS lens. We’re told it’s a completely new optical formula for the focal range from Sigma. With Nikon releasing a VR version of their 24-70 f/2.8, we expect Sigma to get on the stabilized bandwagon.</li>
<li><em>Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS Sport</em>

We’re told this lens has been in active development for quite some time and that Sigma is working diligently on the autofocus performance such a lens would demand. This could be a Photokina 2016 lens.</li>
</ul>
<p>Sigma is actively working on about 12 lenses we’re told and we should also expect a new art series wide angle prime, as well as new supertelephoto lenses over the next 12-18 months.</p>
<p>The bad news? There is no active development of a follow-up to the Sigma 200-500 f/2.8.</p>

If Sigma is working on another wide angle prime, what would it be? A 21, 24, and 35 already. Could next be a 14mm?

 

[LeeBabySimms]

135

Meanwhile, they could sell a 135 Art to every professional Nikon shooter on the planet.

 

[brad-man]

I'd like to hear more about the supertelephotos. This market could use a little stirring up.

 

[adventureous]

Re: 135

Meanwhile, they could sell a 135 Art to every professional Nikon shooter on the planet.

What he said.

 

[Silvertt7]

Re: 135

Meanwhile, they could sell a 135 Art to every professional Nikon shooter on the planet.

I don't follow or own Nikon. Just curious why this is. Is the 70-200 for Nikon not sufficient?

 

[Bennymiata]

Ha ha, all nice and well. But ... Too late. Not interested any longeer in expensive big dat lenses for antiquated big fat mirrorslappers. Sigma better start to build lenses with short flange back for Sony mirrorless FF ...

But Sigma wants to make money, that's why they offer their lenses in Canikon fitments rather than Sony.
If they did offer their lenses in Sony mounts, their sales would be pretty pitiful in comparison and so it would lose money.

 

[9VIII]

Re: 135

Meanwhile, they could sell a 135 Art to every professional Nikon shooter on the planet.

I don't follow or own Nikon. Just curious why this is. Is the 70-200 for Nikon not sufficient?

Bokeh!

At portrait distances the Nikon 70-200 is notorious for having reduced magnification, that compacted with the aperture being a stop slower means that the Nikon 70-200 gets a lot of flack for portrait use.

 

[9VIII]

as well as new supertelephoto lenses over the next 12-18 months

OH BOY! OH BOY! OH BOY!

 

[unfocused]

I'm kind of surprised that Sigma would consider a new 70-200 "Sport" lens. The Tamron version isn't that much cheaper than the street price on the Canon and I would expect the Sigma to be at least as much. In my mind, there simply isn't enough cost savings to make a third-party lens attractive over the Canon.

In fact, I'm feeling that way about several of Sigmas "art" and "sports" lenses – they don't seem to offer enough of a discount over the Canon's to make it worthwhile to me.

 

[Hjalmarg1]

<p>Sigma is actively working on about 12 lenses we’re told and we should also expect a new art series wide angle prime, as well as new supertelephoto lenses over the next 12-18 months.</p>
<p>The bad news? There is no active development of a follow-up to the Sigma 200-500 f/2.8.</p>
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I'd like to see the 85mm f1.4 Art, the 24-70mm f2.8 OS Art, the 14mm f2.8 Art and why not a 300mm f2.8 OS Sport?

 

[davidcl0nel]

12 lenses? Then this should be a complete segment.
24-70 2.8 IS
70-200 2.8 IS
16-35/40 2.8
14mm 2.8
85mm 1.4
135mm 2.0
200mm 2.8
300mm 2.8
400mm 2.8
600mm 4.0
2 to go... maybe a 105 Macro Art? Maybe a 100mm f1.8?

 

[infared]

If Sigma is working on another wide angle prime, what would it be? A 21, 24, and 35 already. Could next be a 14mm?

That makes the most sense....but it could be a 28mm, no?

 

[infared]

12 lenses? Then this should be a complete segment.
24-70 2.8 IS
70-200 2.8 IS
16-35/40 2.8
14mm 2.8
85mm 1.4
135mm 2.0
200mm 2.8
300mm 2.8
400mm 2.8
600mm 4.0
2 to go... maybe a 105 Macro Art? Maybe a 100mm f1.8?

What about a 15mm fisheye?

 

[rfdesigner]

At this rate they should be producing a DSLR with optional Canon/Nikon mount and the new FF 42Mpix BI sony sensor. The system would have some of the best lenses, the best sensor, and dedicated one manufacturer AF front to back... that's all a very good start.

Would anyone here buy one?

 

[Bob Howland]

I'm certain that the comment about the 200-500 f/2.8 was intended as a joke, but that lens has been a bad joke ever since it was introduced. Sigma should make a 200-500 f/4 or, better yet, a 200-500 f/2.8-4 that holds f/2.8 max aperture from 200mm-350mm. It would have to be lighter and smaller than the 200-500 f/2.8.

I own a 300 f/2.8 L IS Canon and, when I take it to auto or motorcycle races, I waste a lot of time installing and removing teleconverters. TC swapping isn't something that you want to do on a dusty motocross track. I've been waiting for credible reviews of the Sigma 150-600 Sport. If the reviews are bad, I may just break down and buy the 200-400 Canon lens, for about five times the price of the Sigma.

 

[Busted Knuckles]

I'm certain that the comment about the 200-500 f/2.8 was intended as a joke, but that lens has been a bad joke ever since it was introduced. Sigma should make a 200-500 f/4 or, better yet, a 200-500 f/2.8-4 that holds f/2.8 max aperture from 200mm-350mm. It would have to be lighter and smaller than the 200-500 f/2.8.

I own a 300 f/2.8 L IS Canon and, when I take it to auto or motorcycle races, I waste a lot of time installing and removing teleconverters. TC swapping isn't something that you want to do on a dusty motocross track. I've been waiting for credible reviews of the Sigma 150-600 Sport. If the reviews are bad, I may just break down and buy the 200-400 Canon lens, for about five times the price of the Sigma.

Seems like there are lots of reviews of the Sigma 150-600, I shot Kayakers for 1/2 a day against the Tamzooka that I own. Definitely sharper than the Tammy on the long end - which is where it seems you want it. My polite suggestion to you is to rent one and experience it for yourself. There are too many reviews out there to say at least one of them isn't credible.

 

[Lee Jay]

Ha ha, all nice and well. But ... Too late. Not interested any longeer in expensive big dat lenses for antiquated big fat mirrorslappers. Sigma better start to build lenses with short flange back for Sony mirrorless FF ...

It's too late for me as well, but if it doesn't have a mirror, I won't buy it. EVFs still suck.

It's too late for me because I switched back to all-crop. Canon's decision to forego IS in the 24-70/2.8 II and Tamron's focusing problems with their 24-70/2.8 VC were a big part of this decision. Had there been a credible 24-70/2.8 OS, I might not have made that choice.

Being all crop has had too many advantages for me. It would take something incredibly compelling for me to go back to crop+full-frame (which is what I shot for many years) or all full-frame and a 24-35/2 or 24-70/2.8 OS are not enough.