Sigma updates (85mm f/1.4 and 12-24mm f/4 Art lenses reviewed)

• 8 years ago
• Categories: Sigma
• Tags: Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG Art lens, What else is new?

→ 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: