- Sigma unveils an ultra-large lens of 12 mm f / 1.4 for cameras without APS-C mirror
- It is available for Sony, Canon and Fujifilm cameras for £ 519 (TBC US / AU)
- 200 mm F2 TéléphoToTe also revealed, part of the Sigma Professional Sports line
Good Lord, the Department of Manufacturing of Sigma objectives is on a role. After its versatile 18-40 mm F1.8 and its award-winning 300-600 mm F4 telephoto lens, it unveiled two high quality prime numbers; A 12 mm F1.4 for APS-C cameras, plus an F2 FLED of 200 mm.
The 12 mm lens is the fifth and widest of a line of F / 1.4 prime numbers for APS-C cameras, after options of 16 mm, 23 mm, 30 mm and 56 mm. I tested the four of these FU / 1.4 existence prime numbers with a camera without cannon mirror, and they pack superb optical performance in a light and super compact factor.
However, there is still a clear need for the new 12 mm lens, with its 18 mm focal distance equivalent in complete terms fulfilling a niche for astrophotography, in particular with its super shiny f / 1.4 opening. The widest preceding f / 1.4 lens of the beach has an equivalent 24 mm focal distance, which will not be wide enough for many passionate astrophotographers.
Sigma made the first passage for Sony E cameras, Canon RF and Fujifilm X-Mount and its list price is £ 519 (TBC of American and Australian prices). We do not yet know if it will be done for other objective supports such as Nikon Z or L-MOUNT, but to judge by the previous launches, I will get up my bets.
The new ultra-large bonus is not the only news from Sigma today. He also unveiled the first 200mm world objective with a shiny F / 2 opening, available for Sony E and L-Mount cameras.
As part of the Sigma sports line for pros, the 200 mm F2 shares a large part of the same DNA as the 300-600 mm super telephoto zoom; It has a superb optics, an automatic broadband response, an image of an image of 6.5EV from the image using the Sigma OS2 algorithm and a dust -resistant construction and splashing. It costs £ 2,999 (once again, the United States and Australia TBC).
The start date for sales for the two objectives is set for September 4.
Stars
The new objective of 12 mm f / 1.4 of Sigma will undoubtedly call on astrophotographers who shoot with a camera without APS-C mirror, such as the Sony A6700, Canon Eos R7 or Fujifilm X-T5. However, with its compact construction, its great perspective, its reactive autofocus and its minimum development breathing, it also corresponds to the invoice for another type of star – Vlogging.
It weighs only 7.9 OZ / 225 g and measures 2.7 inches / 68 mm in length, which makes it a compact pairing with any APS-C compatible, in addition it is resistant to dust and splashes, there is therefore no problem to go out in a difficult terrain or cold nights.
For optical engineering, the 200 mm F2 Pro Prime is undoubtedly all the more impressive, being the most brilliant 200mm lens on the market. It is billed for telephoto lenses and interior sports portraits, in particular given its shiny f / 2 opening and the compression effect obtained by the focal distance of the telephoto lens.
It is a heavier affair than the 12 mm f / 1.4, by based the balance at 64.2 OZ / 1,820 g and measuring 7.9 inches / 201 mm in length. This is the price you pay for the f / 2 opening shiny at such a focal distance, compared to a zoom lens of 70-200 mm with a maximum f / 2.8 opening.
To judge by my experience with the previous objectives SIGMA, I expect these last two unique optics to provide high quality images, which are otherwise not possible given the first world features, while many APS-C shooters could finally have the objective of astrophotography they have requested. For more information, see the Sigma website.
