The Sigma rumors

[Peter Majtan]

Isn't it a bit early for that, or have you heard someone whisper a release date? :wink5:

Just FYI - my house is less then 30 min from Sigma HQ... :reddevil:

 

[Tommaso Alvisi]

Just FYI - my house is less then 30 min from Sigma HQ... :reddevil:

Take a peek inside!!!!!

 

[Kirk.Attard]

If you have any hints pls let us know Peter - I think there are many like me that would want to hold off any purchases, if they know Sigma are building cine lenses.

 

[Christoffer Glans]

Just FYI - my house is less then 30 min from Sigma HQ... :reddevil:

Then let them know that there might be a big interest in these kind of lenses if they're in the right price range.
Make them understand that these will exist in a bigger league than a niche market :thumbsup:

 

[Peter Majtan]

Chris - they are waaaaaaay pass that point... ;o)
These are most definitely coming. Can't say when though...

P

 

[Christoffer Glans]

Chris - they are waaaaaaay pass that point... ;o)
These are most definitely coming. Can't say when though...

P

Good!
Now get in there and spy some more! :tongue_smilie:

 

[Lucas Wilkinson]

Have there been any developments on this front? I love Sigma lenses and would be very, very interested in investing in Sigma cine, particularly zooms.

 

[jordan levy]

i really would love them to make an ART zoom 50-135mm or something like that to compliment the 18-35mm…need a matching zoom!

 

[Tommaso Alvisi]

Tokina 50-135 AT-X is amazing and cheap btw...if you need it now I mean...

 

[Mark Andersen]

I have a new Sigma 20mm 1.4 on its way to me, I'm anxious to test this and report back soon.

 

[Mark Andersen]

Just got the new Sigma ART 20mm 1.4 and I immediately did some basic tests, all at 1.4, my main interest was to see how well it performed wide open. My initial reaction is, WOW. Very sharp at 1.4 and blooming is minimal to almost none. I keep reminding myself this is a $900 lens. I think there is something to be said for very modern and latest tech and design. Sigma seems to have nailed it, I'll post pics soon.

 

[Mark Andersen]

Here is a quick still and a tight crop of the same image.

 

[Dan Kanes]

Yeah. Sigma ART are just my favorite non Leica lens. Hands down.

 

[scott devitte]

Some good info here-

http://blog.mingthein.com/2015/11/23/sigma-20-art-vs-zeiss-21-loxia/#comments

 

[Mike P.]

Is the 20mm full-frame as well?

 

[Mark Andersen]

The Sigma is a FF lens.

 

[Jamon Lewis]

Yeah. Sigma ART are just my favorite non Leica lens. Hands down.

Exactly

 

[Akin A]

What are the lens characteristic differences between Sigma Art and Leica, besides Leica being less sharp?

 

[Tommaso Alvisi]

What are the lens characteristic differences between Sigma Art and Leica, besides Leica being less sharp?

Color rendition, bokeh, distortion, "presence", to name a few...but it varies from a focal length to another.

Also Leica -Rs change a lot if you take samples from different periods like a 2xxxxxx or a 3xxxxxx serial lens...

 

[Christopher Probst]

Mark, Thanks for that still and blow-up. damn impressive. Need this in a GL Optics rehouse immediately!