The world's first F1.8 full-frame mirrorless zoom has arrived...

[Emanuel]

As rumoured a few days ago there:

Here is:

https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a024_28_45_18/

 

US $1349 MSRP

 

[Emanuel]

 

[zerocool22]

Not a big zoom distance though. But good that there is progress.

[eatstoomuchjam]

At least the 18-35 was almost a 2x zoom!  This one is 1.6x.

[Emanuel]

Three primes in a variable focal length single zoom lens instead.

Very handy for narrative work and not only, if you ask me BTW : )

I guess 2x zoom would make it heavier and even bigger... the opposite of its purpose for use in a mirrorless device.

- EAG :- )

[MrSMW]

I’m on the fence on this one…

On one hand, I’m a fan of fast zooms. I don’t own any, but the likes of Canon’s 28-70 f2, their 24-105 f2.8 (technically fast for that focal range), the Tamron 35-150 f2/2.8, but not the Samyang which is bigger, heavier and uglier.

This one though for me is very much a case of ‘if it was available in a pair’ with a 45-90, also internal zoom and also f1.8, then it would be good night, Vienna, give me a LUMIX S1Rii and I’m done.

Ideally, the lighter and more compact the better, but when it comes to these bigger zooms, I can compromise because of what they can do, which is genuinely replace at least 2 primes.

There’s not that much between 28 and 35 so arguably this one just replaces a 28 and a ‘wider 50’ for me but that’s a winning combo in my book, especially as an indoor lens.

For outdoor, I do need longer and could max out with 90mm on a 60mp body, 105mm on a 45mp but really need 150mm on 24mp.

So on balance, just 1 of 3 parts of a puzzle for me…but having said that, Sigmas tiny 90mm f2.8 on a second 60mp S1Rii would work for me.

But as things stand, doesn’t work for me.

I like it though.

[Emanuel]

In a single word? A no-brainer.

[MrSMW]

That’s 2 words combined and 3 if you class ‘A’ as a word 🤓

[Emanuel]

9 minutes ago, MrSMW said:

That’s 2 words combined and 3 if you class ‘A’ as a word 🤓

LOL

Wish to couple it with a S9... go figure!

Well, no-brainer is a composed word, let's not forget we have three primes inside there along with : D and that "A" is useless : P

This zoom lens is a... milestone ;- )

 

[KnightsFan]

Awesome lens. Sigma is definitely one of my favorite companies in the camera and lens world. It's not a huge zoom range, but 28 and 50 are basically the only two primes I use regularly. 45 isn't quite 50, but if you're looking to cover a LOT of scenarios without compromising on speed or sharpness, it looks like a great choice.

Too bad they couldn't put a linear focus ring on it. It's so difficult to use something like this with a wireless follow focus. Maybe they'll eventually make a cine version, like their 24-35.