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News Sigma 28-45/1.8 DG DN

With this size, this has to be an Art lens and excellent in image quality. I am happy that it does not fit in my use case. Or let's say other unknown people in my household will be happy about that....
 
dirk said:
With this size, this has to be an Art lens and excellent in image quality. I am happy that it does not fit in my use case. Or let's say other unknown people in my household will be happy about that....
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If you really want it, I think you can come up with a use case for sure :cool:
 
My life is too short for so many different use cases...

But atm I really do not see a use case for me. There is no gap in my lens line which this lens could fill.
 
pdk42 said:
Wow - that's a whopper!

But I'm sure there will be some who'll think it fits their needs - maybe high end video shooters? Can't imagine it will be of enormous use for stills.
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It will! I‘m only a stills shooter and this lens can replace a 28, 35 and 50 (the 5mm are no show stopper) in one zoom, so very flexible. I expect great picture quality on the same level like fixed length optics.
This lens will be great for fashion and wedding, also for sports and show if you need wider angles. Sometimes you just need a zoom, when you have no time to change lenses…

The price will be the most important point…
 
RBecker said:
It will! I‘m only a stills shooter and this lens can replace a 28, 35 and 50 (the 5mm are no show stopper) in one zoom, so very flexible. I expect great picture quality on the same level like fixed length optics.
This lens will be great for fashion and wedding, also for sports and show if you need wider angles. Sometimes you just need a zoom, when you have no time to change lenses…

The price will be the most important point…
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Ah, OK. Thanks for that. I stand corrected!
 
Yep, it's a big unit. I don't think even I was expecting it to be that big. It will certainly be an Art lens. The size and weight rule it out from replacing the primes it's focal range covers for most use cases. I would expect it to be priced between €1200 and €1500.
 
FYI

at 1pm London time Sigma will release the new lens. First press text was leaked already:

Sigma is pleased to share the new Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens—a unique full-frame zoom that features a constant f/1.8 maximum aperture and a short wide-angle to normal-length zoom range. This lens is effectively the full-frame mirrorless successor to their popular 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens from nearly a decade ago, serving as a go-to option for filmmakers and photographers looking for a single lens that blends versatility and speed.


This Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art single lens can effectively take the place of carrying 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm f/1.8 primes. It will be larger than any of those single primes, though, measuring 3.5 x 6″ and weighing 2.1 lb. Considering it’s a single lens, though, it’s a usable design that’s still suitable for handheld use. Beyond the uniqueness of the speed and zoom range, Sigma is also pushing the optical qualities of this lens and stating that the sharpness and rendering is also comparable to that of prime lenses. Aspherical and low dispersion elements contribute to high sharpness and accurate color rendering and also promote better focus breathing performance. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 11.8″ throughout the zoom range and, at the 45mm position, offers a 1:4 maximum magnification ratio for close-up work. Coupling the bright f/1.8 design and 11-blade diaphragm, this 28-45mm f/1.8 is a standout choice for shallow depth of field shooting and selective focusing, especially when working with nearby subjects.



Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Lens


Key Features


  • Full Frame | f/1.8 to f/16
  • Superfast Wide-to-Normal Zoom
  • HLA Autofocus
  • 11.9″ Minimum Focus Distance
  • Aperture Ring with Click & Lock Switches
  • SLD and Aspherical Elements
  • Nano Porous & Super Multilayer Coatings
  • Dust & Splash Resistant

In terms of handling, internal zoom and focusing designs are used to maintain the overall lens length and balance while shooting, making this a perfect candidate for video shooters using a gimbal setup or for one-man productions on a mirrorless platform. This non-moving design also adds to overall dust and splash resistance for working in inclement weather conditions. Another physical touch that’s been optimized for video needs is the manual aperture ring, which can be locked in place to prevent accidental switching and can also be de-clicked for smooth and silent iris transitions.


For autofocus, a High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) is used, which achieves fast, quiet, and smooth focusing performance that, again, is also beneficial to solo shooters working handheld or atop a gimbal. And, for L Mount users, the manual focus ring can be set for linear and non-linear focusing depending on the range one needs to cover during a shoot.
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Nomad Nate said:
Guessing niche pro video applications. At that size and weight, performance, and price - I have no desire to own one. I'd rather have a 2.8 zoom or for the weight and money just get a 1.2 or 1.4 art prine
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At least there is more and more choice if you did have a use for it.

I had a Pentax APSC 20-40mm f2.8 - f4 and was small and lovely to use but 30-60mm FF eq still far too small a range for my photography anyway.
 
dirk said:
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Did you notice in the opening title slide that it said "This episode was shot on REDACTED"?

Richard Wong said he was busy reviewing gear recently too.

Hmmmm....... Z04 975
 
Lots of hate for this over on DPR, mostly "28mm isn't wide enough" with a handful of "45mm isn't long enough". They're missing the point though - proper wide angle to normal range but with speed normally reserved for primes, so no switching lenses. Would it have been nice to be 1 24-50mm? Yes, of course, but it would have been even bigger and heavier and then people would have complained about the size and weight.

I wouldn't switch from my 24, 35 and 50mm primes for this but I can see it being very useful for a lot of people. It's a shame that it seems a bit soft wide open (according to Chris and Jordan above) which reduces the draw of it further when compared to primes.
 
Pete_W said:
Did you notice in the opening title slide that it said "This episode was shot on REDACTED"?

Richard Wong said he was busy reviewing gear recently too.

Hmmmm....... Z04 975
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Sorry you've lost me Pete, what is REDACTED?
 
Oíche said:
At least there is more and more choice if you did have a use for it.

I had a Pentax APSC 20-40mm f2.8 - f4 and was small and lovely to use but 30-60mm FF eq still far too small a range for my photography anyway.
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I had the 20-40mm too and liked it a lot though it had some focus problems. I had previously thought of primes vs zooms as a binary thing but I found that the short range of the 20-40mm made it feel almost like a prime which having a little bit of flexibility. I think this Sigma would be the same though of course much faster and bigger.
 
Oíche said:
Sorry you've lost me Pete, what is REDACTED?
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Some camera that they can't reveal the existence of yet...

Maybe the new Lumix camera coming out this week, which I imagine is a m4/3.
 
Jonathan-Mac said:
They're missing the point though - proper wide angle to normal range but with speed normally reserved for primes, so no switching lenses
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I don't think they are as I can't see it as appealing to prime lens photographers, my Pentax 20-40 replaced all the Ltd primes in that range but that was still small and lightweight. Going from enjoying Lumix 1.8 primes to this beast I can't imagine the appeal.

I think Nomad is right, more of a video niche lens or Sigma big prime photographers who really want this instead of changing lenses.

Hatred? It's DPR man Z04 Carrot
 
Oíche said:
Sorry you've lost me Pete, what is REDACTED?
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Jonathan-Mac said:
Some camera that they can't reveal the existence of yet...

Maybe the new Lumix camera coming out this week, which I imagine is a m4/3.
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Yes, they've shot that review episode on a new camera that is obviously still under embargo.

I'd be mighty surprised if it's a new Panasonic camera, e.g. GH7 given the company just had a summit and didn't release it there. Could be a new Canon?
 
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