Sigma is announcing three new lenses, sort of. First off, they’re announcing that they’re marketing/categorizing their lenses in three different ways now: contemporary (for more casual use), art (seems to be an emphasis on fast primes) and sports (for, well, do I need to explain?). In the contemporary section is the 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM. Then the art lens is their new 35mm f1.4 DG HSM, which took them long enough to get out and now completes the 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm trifecta of fast primes for the classic photographer. Then there is the 120-300mm f2.8 DG OS HSM lens for sports photographers. This lens is not to be confused with the previously announced version.
Specs are after the jump. No word on pricing yet.
35mm f1.4 DG HSM
– Wide f1.4 aperture
– Comes with a carrying case and lens hood
Specs from Sigma’s listing
| Lens Construction | 13 elements in 11 groups |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Filter size | φ67mm |
| Angle of view (35mm equivalent) | 63.4° |
| Minimum focusing distance | 30cm / 11.8in |
| Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | φ77mm x 94.0mm / 3.0in x 3.7in |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
| Maximum magnification ratio | 1：5.2 |
| Weight | TBD |
17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Specs taken from Sigma’s product listing
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 14 groups |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Filter size | φ72mm |
| Angle of view (SD1) | 79.7° – 22.9° |
| Minimum focusing distance | 22cm |
| Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | φ79mm x 82mm / 3.1in x 3.2in |
| Blades | 7 (Rounded diaphragm) |
| Maximum magnification ratio | 1 : 2.9 |
| Weight | 470g / 16.6oz. |
120-300mm f2.8 DG OS HSM
Specs taken from Sigma’s product page
| Lens Construction | 23 elements in 18 groups |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Filter size | φ105mm |
| Angle of view (35mm equivalent) | 20.4° – 8.2° |
| Minimum focusing distance | 150cm – 250cm / 59.1in – 98.4in |
| Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | 124.4mm x 291mm / 4.8in x 11.5in |
| Blades | 9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
| Maximum magnification ratio | 1 : 8.1 |
| Weight | TBD |
