We have told you back in April 2022 that Sigma 16-28 mm is about to arrive, now according to the latest rumors surfaced over the web Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 for Sony Coming on June 1, we already have super affordable and budget-friendly Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN for Sony E mount.
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
・ Lens configuration: 16 elements in 11 groups
・ Shortest shooting distance: 25cm
・ Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 5.6
・ Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
・ Filter diameter: 72mm
・ Size : Φ77.2 x 100.6mm (E mount version is 102.6mm)
・ Weight: 450g
・ Mount: L mount ・ Sony E mount
Sony is finally in the mood to announce new APS-C Lenses for their APS-C Mirrorless line-up. As we all know third-party lens makers have given us amazing options like Sigma 18-50mm F2.8, and Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 OIS, and of course, Sigma trio primes are very popular among Sony users.
Sony isn’t putting that much attention on APS-C Lenses for the past few years and we all know this year it’s not possible for Sony to announce new APS-C camera bodies, due to the semi-conductor crisis. So, we the lenses for APS-C consumers.
According to the recent patent surfaced, Sigma is working on a brand new lens with a focal length of 28 to 85mm f2.8, and not only this lens in the same patent document you will also find the 24 to 70 mm F2.8 as well as the 28 to 70 mm F2.8.
As we all know there is a huge market for 24 to 70 mm focal range with a 2.8 aperture and the biggest problem is native lenses of Sony’s are costly or either you have to buy an F4 aperture or variable aperture based native kit lens, and so these third-party lens makers aggressively working in this particular focal range to offer multiple solutions to consumers at an affordable price tag to gain maximum market share possible.
Popular Sony Lenses among photographers and cinematographers
A long time ago, Tokina had a zoom called AT-X28-80mm f2.8. At that time, everyone was surprised at the brightness and the low price. I think Sigma wants to create the same lens again.
Patent Details
Applicant: Sigma Co., Ltd.
Publication number: P2022067732
Application number: P 2020176481
Publication date: 2022-05-09 Title
of invention: Large-diameter zoom lens
More patent details here
Example 1 (24-70mm F2.8)
Zoom ratio 2.75 Wide-
angle intermediate telephoto
focal length 24.72 39.76 67.98
F number 2.92 2.92 2.92
Full angle of view 2ω 85.24 56.96 34.33
Image height Y 21.63 21.63 21.63
Lens total length 135.00 145.60 171.09
Back focus 17.6206 17.6036 17.5749
Example 3 (28-70mm F2.8)
Zoom ratio 2.35 Wide-
angle intermediate telephoto
focal length 28.81 40.01 67.69
F number 2.92 2.92 2.92
Full angle of view 2ω 75.92 56.06 33.85
Image height Y 21.63 21.63 21.63
Lens total length 120.04 126.08 142.66
Back focus 19.6292 19.5884 19.6020
Example 4 (28-85mm F2.8)
Zoom ratio 2.90 Wide-
angle intermediate telephoto
focal length 28.79 49.98 83.51
F number 2.92 2.92 2.92
Full angle of view 2ω 75.61 45.42 27.77
Image height Y 21.63 21.63 21.63
Lens total length 135.02 146.97 164.94
Back focus 17.6146 17.5433 17.5817
How good is the new lens? does Sony also improve the autofocusing to not? Does the lens does fast AF while shooting in MAX or MIN aperture.. let’s find out all the answers in the test videos below.
The test is done by the asobinet.com website, The Lens is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Sales will start from June 2022 worldwide.
Findings from the test (Translated)
It uses an XD linear motor and a floating focus structure.
The focus drive has been switched from the previous model, but there is no big difference in the focus speed. The GM2 is a little faster at AF-C, but this is also a difference that you can’t tell unless you compare the shots in the same environment.
Manual focus operates with a linear response. The operability is easy to use even for video-oriented users.
The shortest shooting distance is 0.21m / 0.30m, and the maximum shooting magnification is 0.32x, which is very good.
When I first heard this news, I thought Fuji is now into the rebranding of sigma lenses. ? But, after looking at the core specification of the Fuji Lens, lens design and aperture range its looks like it’s a Fuji creation.
A F8 Lens at 600mm ? – Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8
F8 at 600mm? who will use the fuji teleconverters with the Lens then? Btw, if the aperture range of the upcoming lens is correct then it makes a large space for Fuji own 150-600 Contemporary and sports lens with f/5-6.aperture range.
Details from Fuji Lens development press release issued on sep, 2 2021 It is a super-telephoto zoom lens with a focal length that covers 150-600mm (35mm equivalent: 229-914mm equivalent), which is the longest in the history of the “X series”. Taking advantage of the focal length from telephoto to super-telephoto, it is ideal for shooting distant athletes and wild animals. In addition, the compact design that maximizes the advantages of the “X-mount system” provides high mobility such as comfortable handheld shooting.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Images and specification, announcement soon
FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
– SEL2470GM2
– Minimum focusing distance: 21cm
– Filter diameter: 82mm
– Weight: 695g
– Overseas price: 2099 British Pound Sterling, 2399 Euros
The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, which is rumored to be announced today at 23:00 JST, leaked image, spec, and price information. The source of the information is a thread related to E-mount lenses on a huge bulletin board, and it seems that the person who posted the image is the usual person.
Although the total length is not known from the specifications, it weighs 695 g, which seems to be considerably lighter than the current model. Also, the shortest shooting distance is considerably shorter. It seems that the lens barrel is equipped with an aperture ring, which was confirmed in the previous leak image.
The latest patent reveals Canon working on an ultrawide range of RF Mount lenses. Japanese website spotted all the three lens patents that Canon is currently working on.
Applicant: Canon Inc.
Publication Number: P2022065512
Application Number: P 2020174139
Publication Date: 2022-04-27 Title
of Invention: Zoom Lens and Imaging Device
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress aberration fluctuation at the time of magnification change in a small and wide-angle zoom lens.
As a wide-angle zoom lens, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 disclose a zoom lens that moves the first lens group on the most object side to perform scaling.
However, in the zoom lenses disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the length of the back focus increases the diameter of the first lens group, and the weight of the first lens group to be moved at the time of scaling increases. Moreover, since a wide-angle lens uses a plurality of large-diameter lenses to widen the angle and correct distortion, the weight of the first lens group tends to increase. As a result, it becomes difficult to suppress an increase in aberration due to eccentricity during the movement of the first lens group.
In the present invention, there is provided a compact zoom lens capable of suppressing aberration fluctuations at the time of scaling while having a wide angle.
Example 1 (9-18mm F4)
Focal length 9.28 13.05 17.45
F number 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view (°) 64.01 58.13 51.11
Image height 19.04 20.99 21.64
Lens overall length 130.93 130.93 130.93
Back focus 16.86 14.84 24.07
Example 2 (11-24mm F4)
Focal length 11.33 16.1 23.42
F number 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view (°) 59.84 52.13 42.73
Image height 19.5 20.7 21.64
Lens total length 154.86 154.86 154.86
Back focus 22 17.55 25.32
Example 3 (10-20mm F4)
Focal length 10.3 14.81 20
F number 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view (°) 62.16 54.43 47.25
Image height 19.5 20.7 21.64
Lens overall length 126.84 126.84 126.84
Back focus 20.24 18.24 32.59
Example 4 (10-20mm F4) Focal length 10.3 14.8 20
F number 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view (°) 62.16 54.44 47.25
Image height 19.5 20.7 21.64
Lens total length 129.57 129.57 129.57
Back focus 20 16.89 18.38
As usual, we know that a patent takes at least 2 years of time to become a real product. And at the same time, all the patents do not always get’s approved. So, here we are not so sure which of the three lenses will arrive as a real product in the market.
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