Skip to main content

Sigma launches three f/1.4 lenses and the first 600mm with a 10x telephoto zoom

Sigma

Photokina 2018, the world’s largest imaging trade show, is awash in full frame and medium format cameras, industry partnerships, and lenses — lots of lenses. On Tuesday, September 25, Sigma announced five new lenses, including two in the Art series, one in the Contemporary series and two highly-anticipated Sports line lenses. The Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art, Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART, Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport, and Sigma 60-600mm F/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lenses are on display during this week’s Photokina 2018 in Cologne, Germany.

The Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Available in mounts for Sigma, Nikon, Canon, and Sony E, Sigma’s newest wide-angle lens is designed to minimize magnification chromatic aberration or colored fringing. The company says the lens is also designed to cut back sagittal coma flare, a type of distortion that can sometimes occur in astrophotography. The lens also houses a Hyper Sonic Motor with updated autofocus (AF) algorithms. 

Recommended Videos

The lens’ exterior is sealed against dust and splashes, while the front lens element has coatings to repel oil and water. The wide angle, reduced flare, and bright aperture make the lens an excellent option for street, landscapes, and astrophotography, the company says.

The Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Sigma

In the same series, the 40mm is Sigma’s first design as a benchmark cine lens. Sigma claims less than one percent distortion, adding that sagittal coma flare is almost non-existent. Chromatic aberration was reduced using a new arrangement, with three F Low Dispersion (FLD) elements and three Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements.

Sigma says the lens is designed for 8K compatibility as well as capturing sharp images even at the widest aperture, so the lens is also an option for low light photography as well as video. Like the other Art lens announced today, the lens will be available for Sigma, Nikon, Canon, and Sony E mounts.

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Sigma

Unlike the Art lenses, the new Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is designed for the Sony E mount as well as Micro Four Thirds with a crop factor pushing the prime lens into mid-telephoto territory. Despite the f/1.4 aperture and bokeh, the lens is designed with a compact, lightweight form.

The lens, Sigma reveals, is also compatible with Sony Fast Hybrid AF as well as eye and face AF, which helps deliver precise focus. The autofocus motor is also quiet enough for video shooting, Sigma says.

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sigma

Continuing into the longer focal lengths, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports mixes a telephoto zoom with Intelligent OS for stabilizing shots even when panning. While the name says Sports, the focal length is popular among other genres like weddings and portraits — Sigma says that a smooth bokeh and minimal aberration will help outside of sports, too. To that end, the AF Function button on the lens can be customized using a lens dock or through the camera.

Sigma calls the design both robust and lightweight ,with seals against dust and splashes and coatings on the front element to repel water and oil. The lens will be available in Sigma, Canon, and Nikon mounts.

The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports

Sigma

600mm isn’t uncommon, but is a pretty extreme telephoto — and Sigma’s is the first that has a 10x zoom, according to the company’s data. The 60-600mm carries a wide range of focal lengths but an aperture not as wide as the rest of Sigma’s Photokina announcements. The lens uses 25 elements in 19 groups to achieve that wide range.

The lens also packs in optical stabilization rated at four stops. All those lens elements also work together for consistent performance throughout the zoom range, Sigma claims. If the 10x zoom isn’t quite enough versatility, at the 200mm position, the lens can be used for close-ups at a 1:3.3 ratio. The lens will be available in Sigma, Canon, and Nikon mounts beginning next month with a list cost of about $2,000.

With the exception of the 60-600mm, Sigma hasn’t yet announced pricing and availability of the remaining five lenses.

Hillary K. Grigonis
Hillary never planned on becoming a photographer—and then she was handed a camera at her first writing job and she's been…
SpaceX images show the awesome power of Starship’s Raptor engines
The Super Heavy booster's Raptor engines powering the Starship's launch on November 19, 2024.

SpaceX has posted some incredible images showing the Super Heavy booster's 33 Raptor engines as they powered the Starship rocket skyward at the start of the vehicle’s sixth test flight on Tuesday.

“[Thirty-three] Raptor engines powering the Super Heavy booster off the pad from Starbase,” SpaceX wrote in the message on X.

Read more
Best Black Friday drone deals to take to the skies
DJI's Air 3S drone.

Update 11/29/2024: As you likely know, we spend a lot of time reviewing our deal guides to make sure the prices are all up-to-date and you're getting the latest info on steep Black Friday deals and discounts. Our most recent update was no exception. We added a few more offers and updated all the prices. Enjoy!

If you’ve been shopping Black Friday deals you may have noticed there’s a lot to shop right now. Among the hot items are drones, with plenty of Black Friday drone deals available. That includes recognizable brands like DJI and Holy Stone, as well as some budget-friendly options. We’ve rounded up all of the best Black Friday drone deals, and you can read all about them below. So if you’ve been shopping Black Friday camera deals and would rather take a camera to the skies, or if you’d simply like a new toy to fly around, read onward for all of the details on how to save on a drone during Black Friday.

Read more
This Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera bundle is $90 for Cyber Monday
The contents of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera bundle.

We're already seeing the best Cyber Monday camera deals all over. In fact, many of Walmart's Cyber Monday deals are going strong, for example, including their Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera bundle, which is currently still on sale for only $90. Saving 10% also makes this deal the perfect holiday gift, giving your loved one everything they'll need to start making instant camera memories. You'll have to hurry, though, as there's no assurance that this bargain will last as long as most of the other Cyber Monday deals that are sticking around.

Why you should buy the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera bundle
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 is an instant camera that gives you the photo that you took in just a few seconds. It prints immediately, like an old-school Polaroid. It's also very beginner-friendly, as it will automatically choose the most appropriate shutter speed based on your surroundings for the perfect shot. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 also has a selfie mode that you can activate by pulling out the lens barrel, and you can use the selfie mirror to make sure that you're taking the perfect selfie.

Read more