Emanuel Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 As rumoured a few days ago there: Here is: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a024_28_45_18/ US $1349 MSRP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zerocool22 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Not a big zoom distance though. But good that there is progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatstoomuchjam Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 At least the 18-35 was almost a 2x zoom! This one is 1.6x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanuel Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 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 :- ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanuel Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 In a single word? A no-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 That’s 2 words combined and 3 if you class ‘A’ as a word 🤓 kye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanuel Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 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 ;- ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsFan Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 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. IronFilm and Emanuel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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