Nokishita reports that the recently announced Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art series lens for full frame cameras will be released on November 22, 2018. The Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art series lens was announced alongside 4 other Global Vision lenses ahead of Photokina in September.
Currently, pricing is unknown for this new ART series prime lens but should become available ahead of that November date.
Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART at Adorama
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More seriously, the 35 was essentially the first Art lens. Much has happened since, including different coatings, lens designs, and - critically - an acceptance of more weight and size in the pursuit of high image quality. I expect this to be a fantastic lens. I am considering selling my 50mm Art to help fund it, if the image quality is what I expect. I often find the 50 a bit long for my use, and the 24-35 Art I use frequently a bit too wide. Man, listen to that rationalization.
A couple of these things might swing me over: More small lightweight primes; an RF 16-35 f/2.8 IS (or f/4); an RF 70-200 IS; the release of the vari-ND EF adapter; the higher end RF camera if it has better 4K and IBIS
Technical characteristics of optical systems for a full frame have a point of the best image. This point: 42 mm f / 1.2 for a matrix of 35 mm. Sigma can make this lens in the near future! :)
I also need such a lens but I'm stuck with use 50mm f/1.2L for taking pictures. :cool: