Sigma · Oct 6

Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS specs leak: 390g and 6.5 stops of OS

Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS specs leak: 390g and 6.5 stops of OS
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The rumor

how2fly posted images and specs of Sigma's 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary APS-C zoom: 18 elements in 13 groups, 23-55cm close focus, 6.5/4.5 stops of stabilization, HLA autofocus, 55mm filters, and 390g in Sony E.

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The claims

  • 18 elements in 13 groupshow2flyRight
  • Minimum focus 23cm (wide) to 55cm (tele)how2flyRight
  • Stabilization of 6.5 stops (wide) and 4.5 stops (tele)how2flyRight
  • 55mm filter, HLA autofocus, 390g (Sony E)how2flyRight

Scored when the product is announced.

Sigma · 3d ago · Release

Sigma announces the fp II, a smaller full-frame camera with a tilting screen

Sigma once again releases something unique and quirky. I love their menu system, the body size is nice, and I like the optional EVF and grip, though I wish the EVF could attach on top. I also wish they'd kept the aluminum block construction from the BF. I know a solid block makes heat harder to get rid of, but with some vents and a page from Apple's vapor chamber playbook, it could be an industry first. In my opinion, Sigma needs to lean in the BF direction, since that's what made its industrial design memorable. The tilt-only screen is another miss. A flip-and-tilt screen would have been more versatile. I'm curious whether video autofocus has improved, and I like having 70 GB of internal storage plus external recording. What I'd really love is a larger Sigma body with a built-in ND.