The previously rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lens for E/L mount is now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | WEX | Foto Erhardt (soon at Amazon)
• Sample photos
• Product page
• Press release
• First impressions
• Reviews: E-mount | L-mount
• Related videos and additional information:

• High optical performance across the entire image and zoom range
• Incorporating 5 aspherical lenses
• Excellent close-up capability
• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
• Minimal focus breathing
• Highly portable lens body
• Excellent build quality
• Equipped with an aperture ring
• Equipped with two AFL buttons
• Incorporating a linear motor HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
• Dust and splash resistant structure and water and oil repellent coating
• Equipped with a zoom lock switch at the wide end
• Includes a petal-type hood with lock
• Compatible with AF assist (for Sony E only)

The SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art is SIGMA's flagship lens that has evolved significantly from the previous model by incorporating the most advanced technologies available to SIGMA from design to production. Compared to the previous SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has improved resolving power throughout the entire zoom range, and also benefits from functional enhancements such as the addition of an aperture ring and high-speed AF with a redesigned AF motor, HLA (High-response Linear Actuator). The lens is also approximately 7% smaller and 10% lighter. This 24-70mm F2.8 Art zoom is a versatile and high-performance tool that will help photographers and filmmakers unlock their creative potential.

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The previously rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II lens leaked on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3xDo1DKi_0

Sigma to announce a new 24-70mm f/2.8 Mark II lens next week

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Here are the latest lens discounts:

• Canon
• Nikon
• Sony
• Tamron
• Sigma
• Tokina
• Fujinon
• Samyang
• Voigtlander

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Canon will let Sigma and Tamron produce RF mount lenses. Here is the list of the (long rumored) first lenses that will be released for RF mount:

Sigma

• Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
• Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
• Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN
• Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN
• Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
• Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN

Tamron

• Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD

Press releases: Sigma | Tamron

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Here are some quotes from a recent interview with Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki on the latest Foveon sensor development:

• "Unfortunately, we have not made any significant progress since last year"
• "We made a prototype sensor but found some design errors. It worked but there are some issues, so we re-wrote the schematics and submitted them to the manufacturer and are waiting for the next generation of prototypes."
• "We are still in the design phase for the image sensor"
• "When it comes to the sensor, the manufacturing process is very important: we need to develop a new manufacturing process for the new sensor. But as far as that’s concerned, we’re still doing the research. So it may require additional time to complete the development of the new sensor."

The Sigma full-frame camera with Foveon sensor is not coming anytime soon, Sigma’s President: “not much progress has been made”

Via Dpreview

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The previously rumored Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount is now officially announced and it is "the lightest in its class":

• Pre-orders: Adorama, B&H, Koch, Erhardt, WEX
• Additional information
• First look: E-mount | L-mount
• Press release
• What's new?

Lens details and video:

• High descriptive power takes advantage of F1.2 brightness
• Lightest weight lens body in its class, suitable for a wide range of applications
• Dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) for high-speed autofocus
• 13-blade rounded diaphragm for beautiful bokeh expressions
• Suppressed focus breathing for natural-looking focus shifts in video recording
• Advanced optical design minimizes flare, ghosting, and aberrations
• Dust/Moisture resistant body that repels water and oil from the optics

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A quick check with the Chinese social network Weibo shows that the next Sigma product announcement will be for a new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount. The new lens will have 13 aperture blades, 77mm filter size, and should be priced under the current Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM.

Sigma new product announcement on March 26

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There is a new Sigma product announcement on March 26:

Update - Sigma to announce a new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount:

Sigma to announce a new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount

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Sigma Japan temporarily suspended orders for the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art & 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Sony E-mount. A quick check shows that both lenses are currently in stock in the US:

• Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (currently $100 off): Adorama | Amazon | B&H
• Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: Adorama | Amazon | B&H

Apology regarding the supply status of “SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art” and “SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary” for Sony E-mount

Thank you for using Sigma products.

We have received orders for some lenses for mirrorless cameras that exceed our expectations, and production is not able to keep up with demand. Therefore, we will temporarily stop accepting orders from today. Also, it may take some time for the products you have already ordered to arrive at your doorstep.

We will inform you again on our website regarding when we will resume accepting orders.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers and related parties who are waiting for the product, but we are currently working diligently to produce it, so we ask for your patience.

We appreciate your continued patronage of our company and our products.

Via SonyAddict

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