As already reported earlier, Sigma officially released their 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Canon RF (the lens has been available for Sony E and Leica L Mounts since 2021 and for Fujifilm X mount since last year). This is one of the first six Sigma APS-C lenses (no full-frame lenses for now) that will be available for Canon RF-mount (see the full list here).

• Pre-order: Adorama | B&H Photo | WEX Photo
• Additional information
• Additional information (2)
• Press release
• First look
• Additional information:

Key Specs of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF

• Smallest and lightest F2.8 standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras (as of Oct. 2021).
• Three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements provide superb optical quality.
• In-camera aberration correction eliminates optical distortion and vignetting.
• The thermally stable composite barrel construction (polycarbonate with thermal characteristics similar to aluminum), with slim internal metal parts, offers lightweight and functional strength.
• 7 rounded aperture blades offer smooth background blur (bokeh).
• Stepping motor provides swift, accurate, and quiet autofocus for still and video shooting.
• Working distance of just over an inch (2.7cm) from the front element at 18mm.
• It includes a petal-type hood to reduce ghosts and flaring while protecting the front lens element.
• High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount with dust and splash-resistant structure.

Product images of the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary in Canon RF mount for the announcement of SIGMA lenses for Canon RF mount.

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Specification Chart:

Sigma has no plans to release full-frame lenses for Canon RF-mount

Canon allows Sigma and Tamron to produce RF mount lenses – here is what to expect (only APS-C lenses for now)

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Sigma China is teasing a new product announcement for tomorrow - the rumors from China point to a new Canon RF mount lens(es):

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The previously rumored Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens is now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | WEX | Erhardt | Calumet | Koch | Amazon (coming soon)
• Additional information
• Sample photos
• First look
• Press release
• Addfitional informtion:

SIGMA 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art full-frame zoom lens. a fast, portable and versatile large aperture zoom lens with the sharpness and and clarity of a prime lens. Thanks to its f1,8 aperture you can produce unprecedented brightness across the zoom range, plus its advance optical performance and quick AF allow for extensive creative options unique to the history of zoom lenses. This lens can generate incredible versatility to still photographers and to full-frame filmmakers.

Features:

• The world's first full-frame, F1.8 maximum aperture zoom lens
• Practical & stable inner zoom
• Consistent close focus
• Premium build at lighter weight (less than 1 Kg)
• 18 elements in 15 groups (5 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)
• High Speed AF
• HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
• Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction^
• Supports DMF and AF+MF
• Compatible with AF assist (for Sony E-mount only)
• Nano Porous Coating
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Water-and Oil-Repellent Coating (front element)
• Aperture ring with click switch & ring lock switch

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Watch the rumored Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN ART lens announcement live here:

Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens for E and L mount officially announced

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Sigma is rumored to announce a new 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN ART lens next week (E + L mount) on June 3rd:

Sigma to announce a new lens on June 3rd

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Sigma is expected to announce a new lens on Monday, June 3rd, at 9 p.m. JST. Stay tuned for the details.

Update: it seems that Sigma will announce a new 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN ART lens.

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It seems that the Sigma APO 200-500mm f/2.8 (Bigma) lens is already discontinued:

• Amazon: one is in stock for Canon, the Nikon version is out of stock, and the Sigma version is unavailable
• Adorama: special order
• B&H Photo: currently unavailable
• Camera Canada: no longer listed
• Foto Erhardt: no longer listed
• Calumet: no longer listed
• Wex Photo: special order
• Map camera: product page removed
• Camera Kitamura: no elivery date
• Bic Camera: production completed
• Yodobashi Camera: discontinued

Update: When some random editor emails the Sigma Public Relations person, who has no clue what is going on in Japan, and tells you that the lens is not discontinued, you have to ask yourself: why are all those stores not willing to a list and sell a $25k lens? Do you think B&H will remove the listing of a $25k lens if they have the chance to sell one? But this is what happens when you get random people who have no clue how the industry works and make them "editors". How clueless you must be to believe what a company's PR person is telling you? Remember Olympus?

The lens was initially announced in April 2008. The end of an era (the DSLR era).

Via Asobinet

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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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