Two lenses from Sigma have dropped this week, adding new jaw-dropping creative tools for portrait, landscape, sports and night sky photographers. The new Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary Lens offers APS-C shooters the widest angle of view yet, while the 200mm F2 DG OS Sport Lens promises to help users capture sports with remarkable precision. Let's take a peek at each lens's key features!
Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary Lens
- 12mm ultra-wide angle lens with a large F1.4 aperture, perfect for landscapes and night sky photography, as well as video and vlogging.
- Widest angle of view of any F1.4 lens designed for APS-C format mirrorless cameras.
- Three double-sided aspherical lenses and two SLD glass elements correct for sagittal coma flare, resulting in clear, crisp photos of starry night skies.
- Minimal focus breaking and smooth, responsive autofocus make the 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary ideal for video shooters.
- Dust and splash-resistant construction with water and oil-repellent coating on the front lens element.
- Sigma's smallest and lightest DC Contemporary Prime Lens at 224g (7.9 ounces).
- Available in Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X Mount and Canon RF Mount
Sigma expects the 12mm F1.4 DC to be available in early September 2025, retailing for $829.99 CAD. Read Sigma's full press release here.
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Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS Sport Lens
- Large F2 aperture telephoto prime lens designed for capturing exceptional portraits and high-paced action.
- Industry-leading sharpness and resolution with beautiful bokeh that isolates your subject and creates a wonderful sense of depth.
- Edge-to-edge sharpness even at F2 thanks to an optical design that features 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass elements.
- Sigma's HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor drives swift, accurate subject acquisition and tracking.
- Exceptionally robust and reliable build quality with splash and dust resistance, as well as a water and oil-repellent coating on the front element.
- New tripod socket design compatible with Arca-Swiss type tripods.
- Available in Sony E-mount and L-Mount.
This new telephoto beast is also due to arrive in early September 2025 with a price tag of $4499.99 CAD. Read Sigma's full press release here.
» Pre-Order the Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS Sport Lens
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