Officially announced: new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN lens
Preorders:
Sigma 50mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK.
Reviews and Hands-on:
SonyAlphaBlog. Explora. 42West.
Video reviews:
Leaked: Additional Sigma 50mm f/1.4 information (first lens with HLA motor)
Here is some additional info:
- The concept of the first generation SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art has been completely redesigned.
- By introducing all the latest technologies and maintaining the highest class of optical performance, we achieved both the optimal size and high-speed AF required for today’s mirrorless systems at a high level.
- In addition to the brightness and large, beautiful bokeh produced by the large aperture of F1.4, various aberrations are optimally balanced to pursue uniform and well-balanced image quality from the center to the periphery of the image.
- Based on the latest optical design technology, it is equipped with 14 lenses in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 SLD glass.
- It effectively suppresses various aberrations such as astigmatism and curvature of field that cannot be corrected in the camera.
- Despite its large aperture of f/1.4, it is designed to pursue imaging performance in the image periphery, suppress sagittal coma flare, and withstand harsh starscapes and nightscapes with point light sources from wide open.
- Clear image quality with no color bleeding over the entire image circle.
- For the first time in the Art line, we have adopted the linear motor “HLA” (High-response Linear Actuator).
- By adopting a double-sided aspherical lens for the focus element, high-speed and quiet focusing and high tracking performance are achieved despite the large aperture.
- By adopting a double-sided aspherical lens for the focus element, high-speed and quiet focusing and high tracking performance are achieved despite the large aperture.
- The lens barrel is equipped with a focus mode switch, a switch that turns the aperture ring click ON/OFF, an aperture ring lock switch that prevents inadvertent operation, and an AFL button that can be assigned any function from the camera.
- It has a dust- and drip-proof structure, and the front element of the lens has a water- and oil-repellent coating.
via Digicameinfo
Nikon announced the lens I hope Sony will release in 2023 too: The new 85mm f/1.2
Nikon just released the new 85mm f/1.2 lens (full specs here at BHphoto). Sony is rumored toalso launch a 85mm f/1.2 GM lens sometimes in 2023…
New leaked Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens pictures!
On February 8th Sigma will announce the new 50mm f/1.4 E-mount lens (also available as L-mount version). Here are the leaked images and specs:
Sigma “50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art” -Reservation
- Preorder start date: February 8, 2023 10:00 am (Tokyo time)
- Scheduled release date: February 23, 2023
- Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups-
- Minimum focusing distance: 45cm
- Maximum magnification: 1:6.8
- Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
- Filter diameter:72mm – Size: 78.2 x 109.5mm (L mount)
- Weight : 670g –
- Lens hood: LH782-02
- Lens cap : LCF-72 III
- Mount: L mount, Sony E mount
- Suggested retail price: 152,900 yen including tax ($849 overseas)
via Digicameinfo
Confirmed: Sony will announce a new camera in March! And it’s not going to be the A9III or A7cII…but still something “important”
A super classic chrome Sony A1 camera (posted on my AI channel). As I yet don’t have pics of the real camera coming in March :)
Other copycat rumor sites are claiming the new A9III or A7cII will be announced in February. From what I heard both cameras will NOT be announced in February. What I can definitely say us that a NEW camera will be announced in March and this will not be a new A9III or A7cII but something else!
I currently know of two “different” cameras, both coming in 2023…as soon as I know which one is coming in March I will post the info on my youtube channel and on my Instagram account. Stay tuned!