→ The original shipping date of the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens was initially listed as "late October". B&H now lists the US shipping date as mid-November 2016.
→ Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens first test and real-live pictures are now available online (pre-order, more info available here). Another set of sample photos can be found at Optyczne and Lenstip.
→ DC.Watch went to Sigma's headquarter to try the three new lenses (Google translation).
→ First look on the new lenses available also on the official Sigma blog.
→ Optyczne reviewed the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens.
→ PetaPixel published the first review of the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART lens:
Pros
- Great build quality, and elegant design.
- Smooth focus ring, nice throw distance.
- New AF motor.
- Works well with new line of high MP sensors.
- Has a rubber gasket around the lens mount (though not marketed as “weather sealed”).
Cons
- Heavy
- Large 86mm filter size.
- May not be the most comfortable lens to hold for those with smaller hands.
Check also their review of the new 12-24mm f/4 ART lens:
Pros
- Same great build quality as the rest of their Art line
- Same new AF motor as the new 85mm 1.4 Art, and also designed for high MP sensors.
- Fairly compact
- Minimum focus distance of ~9.5″
Cons
- Heavy (though very similar to the Canon 11-24 f/4L and Nikon 14-24 f/2.8)
- Focus ring on hood takes some time to get accustomed to.
The new Sigma 12-24mm f/4 ART lens:
