As I reported earlier today, Sigma officially released the four Sigma f/1.4 prime lenses for Canon RF mount. Pre-orders are already open at Adorama and B&H Photo. Here are the launch dates:

• Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens launch date: December 5th, 2024
• Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens launch date: December 5th, 2024
• Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens launch schedule: January 2025
• Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens launch schedule: January 2025

Upcoming Sigma mirrorless lenses for Canon RF-mount

Sigma's APS-C size mirrorless dedicated prime lenses, the SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary and SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary will now be available for the Canon RF Mount.

A control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed AF, the lens also supports Servo AF and in-camera aberration correction*. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater for use in a variety of environments.

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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The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now discontinued. The Sigma distributor for Poland announced on Facebook that the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art stock is running out and will not be replenished:

In the US, the lens is currently available only for Canon mount:

• Adorama
• B&H Photo

The Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens is also discontinued for some mounts:

• Adorama
• B&H Photo

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Sigma interviews - the future of the Sigma fp, medium format lenses for the Fuji GF system, and more:

On Sigma medium format lenses:

Q: Have you guys considered making any optics for the Fuji GF system or like a larger sensor medium format system?

G: Okay, so a question about future roadmaps related to Fuji GFX systems.

K: Yes, I do personally. My vision for the company’s future is to become the number one optics brand or “master of optics”. In order to become such a premium brand, we need to make such – really, really good lenses for that format. So, I would like to challenge. (Sigma)

On the future of Sigma fp:

President Yamaki said he "never expected" that the SIGMA fp would be accepted in the market and continue to be used for over four years. However, this is only in Japan, and although "China has come a little bit," he said that the popularity of the SIGMA fp continues only in Japan.

Regarding the future strategy for the SIGMA fp series, President Yamaki commented, "It hasn't been decided yet, but basically we want to evolve it." President Yamaki emphasized that there is potential in the SIGMA fp concept of compactness, simplicity and expandability, and said, "We want to continue to pursue this in the future." (DC.Watch)

Reminder - Sigma has an fp camera event on October 25th:

Sigma fp event on October 25 – will there be a new camera announcement?

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Sigma is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Sigma fp camera with an event in Burbank, California on October 25, 2024:

"This will be a full day of learning, product testing, and a celebration of one of SIGMA’s most innovative cameras."

The fp model was announced on October 19 2019. It seems strange to create an entire event just to celebrate an anniversary. "Learning" and  "product testing" of a 5-year-old camera sounds very suspicious. The Sigma fp camera is due for an update, and there is a good chance it will happen on October 25. The camera currently sells for $1,899  - this is the original price, the fp never got a discount in 5 years.

Additional information on the event:

The process of making the Sigma FP full-frame mirrorless camera (video)

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Here is the first prototype picture of the upcoming Sigma 28-45mm T2.0 Cine AF lens - the company's first-ever cinema lens with autofocus (previously reported here):

Additional information:

"Sigma is showcasing the 28-45mm T2.0 Cine AF prototype lens at IBC 2024, which has just kicked off in Amsterdam. Built on the optical formula of the recently-released 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, this is Sigma's first ever cine lens with AF, and is equipped with features including a focus ring with distance indicator, a click-free aperture ring, and compatibility with 95mm matte boxes. Zoom rotation is 60° and focus rotation is 200°. The L-Mount version, shown here, is 6 inches long and weighs in at 44.1 oz. (Sony E-mount version is 6.1 oz and same weight.)"

Sigma is developing a cinema autofocus version of the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens

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