Photo leaks of Sigma’s new 105mm f/1.4 Art lens for Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Sony
Feb 26, 2018
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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When I got to play with Sigma’s then-new 135mm f/1.8 Art lens last year shortly before its official release, I instantly fell in love. It’s an incredible lens to shoot, and as well as producing great images it feels good in your hand. But ever since then, I’ve been torn. I’ve no immediate plans to buy either, but do I got Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art? Or do I fork over the extra and get the Nikon 105mm f/1.4?
Now, Sigma seems to be getting ready to add to my dilemma by releasing a Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art, and the first photo has been leaked. It seems it will be available in Nikon, Canon, Sigma and supposedly native Sony E-Mount versions. Photographer Andrea Pizzini posted a mockup of how that would look.
Of course, the release of this lens might make my decision a little easier, rather than more difficult, if the price is right. The Sigma 135mm f/1.8 is significantly less expensive than the Nikon 105mm f/1.4, so I wonder where the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 will sit, exactly. While Nikon users still may be undecided on which to go for, at least Canon, Sony and Sigma shooters will have an option at this focal length with a super wide aperture.
There’s no word on exact specs, of course, as it’s not been announced yet, but this is definitely an interesting development. And obviously there’s no release date or price information. An official announcement is expected in the next week or so.
[via Nokishita]
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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13 responses to “Photo leaks of Sigma’s new 105mm f/1.4 Art lens for Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Sony”
Is it much larger than the Nikon ? It looks more like a short 200 f2.0.
thats what makes it sexy. :0
maybe reading the article will help me understand… BUT…
The post caption reads “105mm f/1.4 – Coming soon to cameras that aren’t Nikon” however, the preview headline text reads, “Photo leaks of Sigma’s new 105 f/1.4 Art lens for Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Sony…”
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Meaning that the option of 105mm f/1.4 is now available to those who don’t shoot Nikon. Up until now, Nikon shooters are the only ones who’ve had it. :)
Ah gotcha. I read the article after i posted and still didn’t quite get what it meant, but now i see what you’re saying.
really bad use of the wording of the title of the clickbite AHAMmm article
Marcel Kohlmeyer oida
Junge jetzt geht’s aber ab
I was just looking at pics from the WPPI convention where Nikon unveiled theirs. ??? Definitely a lens I’d love to have.
i love the 100mm I have. It pretty much stays on the camera at the moment.
Yea I’m saving for their 50-100 f1.8. Seems like the perfect volleyball lens and can double down as a 50mm & 100mm prime
If it gets the job done, then it’s the right lens.
And not for Pentax. Again.