New Sigma Lenses announced! 85/1.4, 17-50/2.8OS, 70-200/2.8OS, 8-16, 50-500OS (all HSM)

[Dave67]

Just spotted elsewhere on the net new Sigma Lenses - 85/1.4, 17-50/2.8OS, 70-200/2.8OS, 8-16, 50-500OS (all HSM).

Announced in the last 24hrs @ PMA 2010 in the US.

some links with first info on new lenses:



85mm F1,4 EX DG HSM (full-frame with HSM focusing)
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022015sigma85mm.asp

Rear-focus, rounded 9-blade aperture, 77mm filter, hood has adapter for more shading with DX camera

17-50mm F2,8 EX DC OS HSM (DX lens with HSM)
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022014sigma17mm50mm.asp

70-200mm F2,8 EX DG OS HSM (also full-frame with Sigma's image stabilization and HSM)
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022016sigma70mm200mm.asp

Magnification ratio is 1:8, closest focus is 55". 9 rounded aperture blades. 77m filter thread, hood extender for DX cameras.

8-16mm F4,5-5,6 DC HSM (DX ultra-wide lens with HSM)
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022011sigma8mm16mm.asp

50-500mm F4,5-6,3 DG OS HSM
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022010sigma50mm500mm.asp



apparently no pricing info yet etc - but looks very interesting :D

[JM Tran]

wow I am certainly interested in the 85mm F1.4:)

[Dave67]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022015sigma85mm.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022014sigma17mm50mm.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022016sigma70mm200mm.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022011sigma8mm16mm.asp


http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022010sigma50mm500mm.asp


trying those links again - don't think they worked:)

[arthurking83]

OH!! :D... and don't forget about the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 (http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022011sigma8mm16mm.asp) for APS-C cameras too.

Essentially and equivalent to the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 for full frame cameras.


Sounds cool :th3:

[MarkChap]

Yeah the links don't work ??

Edit - the second ones seem to work ok

[Slide]

Ooooh 8-16 *drools* can't wait for reviews.

[Dave67]

The new 70-200 with image stabilization could be very interesting - I think the first 3rd party lens manufacture to offer this in their version of 70-200 lens :th3:

[dwolrige]

Wow, Id be interested in the pricing of thse lenses, especially the 70-200 F2.8 OS :D

[I @ M]

I @ M waits patiently for reviews and pricing of the 85 1.4 ;)

[N*A*M]

sigma just made some CEOs very worried

[jdreamer]

I want to know the price especially 85mm f/1.4!! Finally, a 85mm from a third party. I love my 85mm f/1.8 but if the price is good, I may be tempted!:D

[JM Tran]

I want to know the price especially 85mm f/1.4!! Finally, a 85mm from a third party. I love my 85mm f/1.8 but if the price is good, I may be tempted!:D


well theres the Samyang 85mm f1.4 for all major mounts, very good reviews too and can be had for under $400AUD online, only trade off is its purely MANUAL FOCUS though

so I got my fingers crossed on this Sigma one and the pricing hehe

[swifty]

I wonder why there's not more third party primes. Judging by everyone's reaction (including mine) the 85mm 1.4'll be a real hit, pending performance of course.
Dare I dream Sigma'll make a 200 F2 OS!!! I don't think I could ever justify laying 6k down for the Nikon version, as an amateur.
Actually all the announced lens are pretty nice. Good on Sigma.

[arthurking83]

DPR's interview with the Sigma CEO HERE (http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022210sigmainterview.asp)

I like his quote of the 85/1.4


.... 85mm F1.4, which has been attracting a lot of attention at the show. 'It's similar in concept to the 50mm F1.4 - it's bigger, heavier and more expensive than OEM lenses but achieves higher performance,' says Yamaki.

Lets just hope that the results live up to the hype then.. but if it's in the same vein as the 50/1.4, does that imply it's about as expensive, or more..

recent(today) research into prices again still sees the Siggy 50/1.4 about the same price as the Nikon 50/1.4(approx $700-750)!!

if history is to repeat itself again, Nikon will release it's AF-S 85mm f/1.4 G(probably with VR) about 6 months or so later. That's roughly what happened when Sigma announced their 50/1.4.

[latino]

Sigma 70-200 with OS ..... please god let it be good and fast!!

[SRR33]

keen to know the price for 85 f1.4 too :)

[Kym]

This is interesting 50-500 OS


For Sony and Pentax mount, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an image sensor shift anti-shake system. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement.

[bigbikes]

Just like a lot of others interested shooters about whats the price on the 85 f1.4 going to be and what the reviews are like :D

[Ozzi Paul]

Not long ago they also made an update of there 17-70mm f2.8-4.5 DC lens. They now have a 17-70mm f2.8-4.0 DC with OS & HSM. I have the old 17-70 but that new 17-50 f2.8 might be a good lens to update to. Just got the APO 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG HSM II
and now they go and release a new model.

[dsaini]

85mm and 70-200mm are most important to me.

[bluerob101]

How long does it normally take for the new gear to become available?

[Phil The Burn]

Hey all,

I've got myself an 8-16mm, been out taking a bunch of shots with it in the mornings, will be taking more this weekend..

If you want to see the results I'm getting go here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/philburnham/sets/72157624038130448/

[arthurking83]

How long does it normally take for the new gear to become available?


it seems the 8-16 has been available for a few months now.. but as for the others!! :confused013

85/1.4 and 70-200/2.8 with OS would sell like hotcakes if they prove themselves to be any good... as good as the 8-16 is :th3:

ps. as I've been reading it, the 8-16 appears to be the best UWA for APS-C currently on the market. Only problem is, according to Photzone, build quality. As it's such an extreme lens design, and it's still quite new there'd be manufacturing issues to be weary of.. so best purchased form a reputable source(with good warranty service).

[Ozzi Paul]

The new 70-200 was priced at US$1699 at Amazon. (think it was Amazon anyway)

[Astroman]

8-16 sounds good, but would like it as a faster lens like 1.4 or 2.8... Now that would be nice... Well for my application. the 85 f1.4 sounds good also.

I wonder if a 40-70mm would become available in the future :D Need something to fill the gap between the 17-40mm and 70-200mm

[Zac]

I have older versions of the 70-200 and 50-500. Both are lovely lenses :)

[arthurking83]

I just checked Sigma's site for the RRP of the 70-200/2.8 OS lens and it's more than the Nikon VRII version!

See HERE (http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/70-200mm-f28-ex-dg-os-hsm-sigma) for Sigma's recommended pricing.

Of course RRP and street price has always been at vastly different levels, but that goes for just about any product.. depending on demand.
I was expecting this particular lens to come in at possibly $500 more than the older non OS version, which has a RRP of $1200!

(The Nikon VRII comes in at the Nikon USA site at $2399.95)

I highly doubt that anyone will choose the Sigma over the supremely built Nikon VRII, nor the just as well built Canon version.. which basically leaves Sony and Pentax(where Sony at least has their own 70-200/2.8 option(not sure if Pentax does).. and they both have in camera stabilisation.

unless it's dramatically better than either the recent Nikon or Canon versions, I think Sigma have shot themselves in the foot with this lens!

[I @ M]

Of course RRP and street price has always been at vastly different levels, but that goes for just about any product.. depending on demand.
I was expecting this particular lens to come in at possibly $500 more than the older non OS version, which has a RRP of $1200!



Looks like street price will be a bit more realistic than their recommended retail. :)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HC8VA4?ie=UTF8&tag=nikorumo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003HC8VA4