Other than the tiniest full frame mirrorless, there are a few more novelties from Sigma today. Three of them, to be exact. Sigma has just announced three out of four rumored lenses for Sony FE: the 35mm f/1.2 Art, 45mm f/2.8, and the 12-24mm f/2.8 Art. We finally have more details of the specs, prices, and availability, so let’s check them out.
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art is Sigma’s first prime lens with f/1.2 maximum aperture. It’s designed for full frame Sony cameras, but you can use it on APS-C models and get a 53mm equivalent focal length. Sigma promises fast, quiet and accurate AF, as well as excellent sharpness and color accuracy.
Here are the specs:
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 63.4° |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.19x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.1 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11.81″ / 30 cm |
| Optical Design | 17 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | 82 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.46 x 5.36″ / 87.8 x 136.2 mm |
| Weight | 38.45 oz / 1090 g |
Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary
The Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN is a compact and lightweight lens made for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. When used on APS-C models, it provides a 68mm equivalent focal length. It also offers good optical performance, fast and accurate AF, as well as pleasing bokeh thanks to its 7-blade diaphragm.
Here are the full specs:
| Focal Length | 45mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 51.3° |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.25x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:4 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.45″ / 24 cm |
| Optical Design | 8 Elements in 7 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | 55 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.52 x 1.82″ / 64.0 x 46.2 mm |
| Weight | 7.58 oz / 215 g |
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Last but definitely not the least, there’s the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art. Again, you can pair it with your full frame Sony mirrorless camera, or use it on a crop body and get a 21-36mm equivalent focal length range. This lens also features a fast, accurate and near-silent AF performance. Sigma promises high image quality, and smooth bokeh thanks to the eleven-blade diaphragm.
Here are the specs:
| Focal Length | 14 to 24mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 114.2° to 84.1° |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:7.3 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11″ / 27.94 cm |
| Optical Design | 18 Elements in 13 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | Gel Filter (Rear) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.35 x 5.16″ / 85.0 x 131.0 mm |
| Weight | 28.04 oz / 795 g |
All three lenses are available for preorders and expected to start shipping in mid-August 2019. We don’t know what happened to the fourth of the rumored lenses, though, but perhaps it will be launched later this year. As for the available three lenses, these are the prices:
- Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art: $1,499
- Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary: $549
- Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art: $1,399
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