The Latest Sigma Rumours

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According to numerous internet sources, Sigma is gearing up to announce three new lenses on August 19th. If the rumours hold true, the company will reveal a 200mm f/2.0 Sports lens and a second-generation 35mm f/1.2 ART, both for full-frame, alongside a 12mm f/1.4 prime for APS-C. The 200mm and 35mm are said to be coming to Sony E and Leica L mounts, while the wide-angle 12mm f/1.4 is expected to launch on five different mounts: E, L, RF, Z, and X.

A 200mm f/2.0 would be an unusual addition to the mirrorless lens market. Most 200mm options for mirrorless top out at f/2.8, so this one would offer an extra stop of light while likely pushing the boundaries in terms of size and weight. It will be part of Sigma’s Sports lineup, so you can expect weather sealing, fast AF, and good telephoto performance. The 35mm f/1.2 ART, one of the fastest autofocus primes on the market, is reportedly getting an upgrade too, though it’s unclear yet if that means weight savings, faster AF, or purely optical refinements.

The 12mm f/1.4 APS-C prime could be the ‘‘sleeper hit’’ of the group. On crop sensors, it translates to about 18mm full-frame equivalent, very wide, especially paired with an unusually fast f/1.4 aperture, which makes it interesting for things like astrophotography, low-light cityscapes, and even video work. Sigma hasn’t confirmed any of this yet, but we might know more by August 19th!