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Manfr3d · Sep-18-2012, 06:01 AM #1

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned it here.

Sigma announced a new 35mm f/1.4 EX and
an updated version of the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX OS.

More info

If the 35 is anything like the 85 it could be a winner.

chrisliehmann · Sep-18-2012, 06:24 AM #2

can't wait for reviews on this. Picked up a 35L last year and love it - interested to see the Sigma price point as well

**Matthew Saville** · Sep-18-2012, 07:52 AM #3

OMG HECK YESSS!!

I've been a huge fan of Sigma's venture into the full-frame fast prime world. I'm dying to see how this 35 1.4 EX performs...

=Matt=

insanefred · Sep-18-2012, 12:44 PM #4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew Saville

OMG HECK YESSS!!

I've been a huge fan of Sigma's venture into the full-frame fast prime world. I'm dying to see how this 35 1.4 EX performs...

=Matt=

Same here.

I just hope Sigma is more rational with their prices this time.

Manfr3d · Sep-18-2012, 01:23 PM #5

Quote:

Originally Posted by insanefred

Same here.

I just hope Sigma is more rational with their prices this time.

I'm guessing 1200 MRSP and 800-900 street price ... or at least I hope it's not higher ^^

(power to the *fred

)

Icebear · Sep-18-2012, 03:38 PM #6

Wonder what they've got in mind for the 120-300. Their website photo of it looks different from the existing version (which is a nice lens) but it's clear they kept the "backward" zoom rotation (compared to Nikon.) What's the update all about? Better OS? Better focus function? User updatable firmware? Could be a hell of a sports lens. I just hope they don't raise the price. The current model goes for $3200.

ntotrr · Sep-18-2012, 04:20 PM #7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icebear

Wonder what they've got in mind for the 120-300. Their website photo of it looks different from the existing version (which is a nice lens) but it's clear they kept the "backward" zoom rotation (compared to Nikon.) What's the update all about? Better OS? Better focus function? User updatable firmware? Could be a hell of a sports lens. I just hope they don't raise the price. The current model goes for $3200.

Yes, one new thing about the lens is upgradable firmware. It is upgradable usiing a newly announced USB module so that the lens can be connected to a computer. There is also new software to use with the module to adjust the lens like you would with a microadjustment feature of a camera. There is also a different finish on th lens and a different tripod ring.

Manfr3d · Sep-18-2012, 11:46 PM #8

The Weather sealing that was present in the non-OS version but absent in the 1st OS version is back in this version.

Icebear · Sep-19-2012, 04:37 AM #9

The USB feature and weather sealing sound worthwhile, but I wish they'd left the foot alone. I find the "molded" foot on my 500 quite comfortable when carrying the monster with a camera mounted.

JimKarczewski · Sep-19-2012, 07:48 PM #10

I want to see the improvements to the 120-300 to see if it reaches the focusing speed of the canon 300/2.8. If so, not going to be a difficult choice for Football or Soccer next year.. 120-300/2.8 @ $3200 vs 300/2.8II @ $7500.. Hmmm. No brainier if it works better.

EphTwoEight · Sep-19-2012, 10:43 PM #11

I read the somewhere the new 120-300 is $4600, if so... :(

Manfr3d · Sep-20-2012, 01:07 AM #12

But that's only the MRSP, naturally the street price will go down and be quite a bit lower after a couple of months.

**pathfinder** · Sep-24-2012, 07:06 AM #13

I just wish the 120-300 was a lot lighter too.

My wife's is sharp, but the focusing speed is rather slow.

**Matthew Saville** · Sep-24-2012, 09:20 AM #14

Quote:

Originally Posted by EphTwoEight

I read the somewhere the new 120-300 is $4600, if so... :(

Sigma always over-estimates their MSRP by a huge margin. With a suggested price of $4600, you might expect a $3-4K price tag. Or, just a couple/few hundred $$ more than the next older version I'd bet...

=Matt=

Icebear · Sep-24-2012, 03:09 PM #15

Heck, I'll just buy a D400 for less money. Save $$ and have an effective 105-300mm f/2.8 with my Nikkor 70-200.

MarkR · Sep-25-2012, 04:53 AM #16

Keep in mind, not only does Sigma's MSRP bear little resemblance to reality, but they also announce products months, or even YEARS before they actually ship.

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Sep-18-2012, 06:01 AM #1
Manfr3d ^OP Likes it bokehlicious! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,997	Sigma 35mm f/1.4 EX HSM and an updated 120-300 f/2.8 OS comming I'm surprised nobody has mentioned it here. Sigma announced a new 35mm f/1.4 EX and an updated version of the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX OS. More info If the 35 is anything like the 85 it could be a winner. __________________ “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.” ― Edward Weston

Sep-18-2012, 06:24 AM #2
chrisliehmann Beginner grinner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 4	can't wait for reviews on this. Picked up a 35L last year and love it - interested to see the Sigma price point as well __________________ Toronto Wedding Photographer

Sep-18-2012, 07:52 AM #3
Matthew Saville Wedding Photographer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,892	OMG HECK YESSS!! I've been a huge fan of Sigma's venture into the full-frame fast prime world. I'm dying to see how this 35 1.4 EX performs... =Matt= __________________ “My first thought is always of light.” – Galen Rowell My Personal Portfolio • My Latest Work Moderator of the Dgrin Weddings Forum

Sep-18-2012, 03:38 PM #6
Icebear Major grins Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,832	Wonder what they've got in mind for the 120-300. Their website photo of it looks different from the existing version (which is a nice lens) but it's clear they kept the "backward" zoom rotation (compared to Nikon.) What's the update all about? Better OS? Better focus function? User updatable firmware? Could be a hell of a sports lens. I just hope they don't raise the price. The current model goes for $3200. __________________ John : Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists. D3s, D700, D300, Way more glass than the wife knows about, LR4, CS5

Sep-18-2012, 11:46 PM #8
Manfr3d ^OP Likes it bokehlicious! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,997	The Weather sealing that was present in the non-OS version but absent in the 1st OS version is back in this version. __________________ “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.” ― Edward Weston

Sep-19-2012, 04:37 AM #9
Icebear Major grins Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,832	The USB feature and weather sealing sound worthwhile, but I wish they'd left the foot alone. I find the "molded" foot on my 500 quite comfortable when carrying the monster with a camera mounted. __________________ John : Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists. D3s, D700, D300, Way more glass than the wife knows about, LR4, CS5

Sep-19-2012, 07:48 PM #10
JimKarczewski Major grins Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 890	I want to see the improvements to the 120-300 to see if it reaches the focusing speed of the canon 300/2.8. If so, not going to be a difficult choice for Football or Soccer next year.. 120-300/2.8 @ $3200 vs 300/2.8II @ $7500.. Hmmm. No brainier if it works better. __________________ Jim Karczewski - http://www.jimkarczewski.com

Sep-19-2012, 10:43 PM #11
EphTwoEight Major grins Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So. Utah Posts: 475	I read the somewhere the new 120-300 is $4600, if so... :(

Sep-20-2012, 01:07 AM #12
Manfr3d ^OP Likes it bokehlicious! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,997	But that's only the MRSP, naturally the street price will go down and be quite a bit lower after a couple of months. __________________ “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.” ― Edward Weston

Sep-24-2012, 07:06 AM #13
pathfinder Drive By Digital Shooter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: western Indiana Posts: 13,183	I just wish the 120-300 was a lot lighter too. My wife's is sharp, but the focusing speed is rather slow. __________________ Pathfinder - www.pathfinder.smugmug.com Moderator of the Technique Forum and Finishing School on Dgrin

Sep-24-2012, 03:09 PM #15
Icebear Major grins Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,832	Heck, I'll just buy a D400 for less money. Save $$ and have an effective 105-300mm f/2.8 with my Nikkor 70-200. __________________ John : Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists. D3s, D700, D300, Way more glass than the wife knows about, LR4, CS5

Sep-25-2012, 04:53 AM #16
MarkR Accused Shill. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,096	Keep in mind, not only does Sigma's MSRP bear little resemblance to reality, but they also announce products months, or even YEARS before they actually ship.