Tag: Sigma Rumors

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Coming in Summer 2022

As you might remember that we’ve previously shared Sigma will announce a new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens for Sony E mount. According to recent reports this maybe the only lens to be announced during summer.

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Specifications

  • Lens configuration: 16 elements in 11 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 25cm
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 5.6
  • Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Filter diameter: 72mm
  • Size : Φ77.2 x 100.6mm (E mount version is 102.6mm)
  • Weight: 450g
  • Mount: L mount,  Sony E mount

In addition, Sigma will also announce two new 50mm lenses:

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE Lens to be Announced in Late 2022

In addition to the Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens,  Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens and ,  Sigma will also announce a new 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE lens for Sony E mount.

The latest rumor suggests that the new Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Lens for Sony E mount will be announced by the end of the year. The release of the lens could be early next year, this is because the semiconductor and supply issues haven’t been resolved yet.

Full List of Sigma Lenses for Sony E-mount in 2022

  • Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens
    (Almost same size as 35mm f1.2 DG DN Art)
  • Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens
    (Almost same size as 35mm f2 DG DN)
  • Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens

Sigma to Announce the new 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporay Lens for Sony FE

In addition to the Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens, Sigma will also announce a new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens for Sony E mount.

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Specifications

  • Lens configuration: 16 elements in 11 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 25cm
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 5.6
  • Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Filter diameter: 72mm
  • Size : Φ77.2 x 100.6mm (E mount version is 102.6mm)
  • Weight: 450g
  • Mount: L mount,  Sony E mount

In addition, Sigma will also announce two new 50mm lenses:

Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art & 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Coming in Q2 of 2022

Let’s talk about upcoming third party lenses for Sony E mount. Latest reports indicates that Sigma will announce the new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art and 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens in Q2 (April-June) of 2022.

There’s no information on the price yet, but the F1.2 lens will be $500 cheaper than the Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens.  Designed for  full-frame Sony E mount, you can use this premium lens on mirrorless cameras such as the Sony A7 IV, Sony A7R IV

Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Lens: $1,998 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Via: SAR

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.0 Full Frame Lens Patent Found

New Sigma patent discloses the 28-70mm f/2.0 specs for full frame mirrorless.

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.0 full frame  lens patent

  • Focal length: 28.90-67.75
  • F value: 2.07
  • Angle of view: 76.73-33.8
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Overall length: 147.85-11.89

Asobinet found several new Sigma patents online. Here are the other Sigma lenses:

  • 28-70mm f/2.0 for full frame mirrorless sytems
  • 14-30mm f/4.0 for full frame mirrorless sytems
  • 20mm f/1.4 for APS-C mirrorless sytems
  • 23mm f/1.4 for APS-C mirrorless sytems
  • 28mm f/1.4 for APS-C mirrorless sytems
  • 33mm f/1.4 for APS-C mirrorless sytems

The fast aperture standard zoom lens will compete against the  the current Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD lens and Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.

Sigma announces 20mm F2 DG DN lens for E-mount

Sigma has announced the 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens. Designed for  full-frame Sony E mount, you can use this premium lens on mirrorless cameras such as the Sony A7 IV, Sony A7R IV

The US price is $699 at B&HPhoto and Adorama.

Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN lens for E-mount Video reviews:

Press release: Continue reading “Sigma announces 20mm F2 DG DN lens for E-mount”

Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens Coming Soon

Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens Coming on February 9th. Sigma will hold a new product announcement on February 9th at 21:00 JST, and it is highly likely that this new product will be the Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens.

The Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens will be designed for Sony full frame E mount cameras. Continue reading “Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens Coming Soon”

Coming Soon : Sigma 20mm f/2.0 DG DN E-mount Lens

Sigma will soon announce the new 20mm f/2.0 DG DN E-mount lens. Following the three existing DG DN primes, Sigma will very soon launch their new 20mm f/2.0 DG DN E-mount lens.

Sigma 20mm f/2.0 DG DN E-mount Lens Specs

  • 13 lenses in 11 groups
  • minimum shooting distance 22cm
  • maximum shooting magnification 1: 6.7
  • filter diameter 62mm
  • size φ70 × 72.4mm
  • weight 370g
  • Suggested retail price the same as the 65mm F2

Continue reading “Coming Soon : Sigma 20mm f/2.0 DG DN E-mount Lens”

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Coming Soon

According to Nokishita, Sigma will announce the new Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens on October 19th, 2021.

The lens will be available in L-mount and Sony E.

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Specs:

  • 13 elements in 10 groups
  • minimum shooting distance 12.1cm (wide angle) / 30cm (telephoto)
  • maximum shooting magnification 1: 2.8( Wide angle) / 1: 5 (telephoto)
  • filter diameter 55mm
  • size φ61.6×76.5mm
  • weight 290g
  • Suggested retail price in Japan: ￥73,150 including tax

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Specs

Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens. The lens will be available in L-mount and Sony E.

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Specs:

  • 13 elements in 10 groups
  • minimum shooting distance 12.1cm (wide angle) / 30cm (telephoto)
  • maximum shooting magnification 1: 2.8( Wide angle) / 1: 5 (telephoto)
  • filter diameter 55mm
  • size φ61.6×76.5mm (E-mount version φ61.6×76.5mm)
  • weight 290g