Sigma L-Mount Body and Lens Roadmap


It’s going to take Sigma until 2019 to release their Foveon L-mount Full Frame sensor due to research delays, but the sensor is just about finished today. Sigma plans for the sensor to have three 20MP layers which will give 60.9MP. Sigma will also go back to their 1:1:1 design instead of the newer 1:1:4 which reduced one of the RGB layers size to increase light gathering.

TSI Semiconductors of the United States is producing Sigma’s new Foveon sensor. The company is 30 years old and came from NEC. They will produce 250,000 wafers per month, which will be enough to satisfy global demand. The plant uses the Japanese methods 5S, Kaizen, Kanban method, etc…

We will see the first L-Mount lenses from Sigma in August 2019 along with the MC-21 adapter. Sigma will also support mount conversion too and from, SA, EF, F, K, A, E, and L-mount

via DC.Watch

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Photons to Photos: Olympus OM-D E-M1X Has Lower PDR Than The OM-D E-M1 Mark II


Photons to Photos posted their results for the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and they are disappointing. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II beats it pretty handily, which is surprising because Olympus promised slightly improved high ISO performance. If you’re insterested you can manipulate the results here.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1X: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 DG Vario-Summilux Makes an Appearance at CP+

Panasonic showed the Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 DG Vario-Summilux at CP+ 2019. I am sure this lens will be very popular among videographers and photographers alike.

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Sigma L-Mount Lenses and Adapter Announced


Sigma Announces Art Prime Lenses in L-Mount & Mount Converter MC-21
The new products include 11 Art prime lenses for full-frame cameras in L-Mount and a converter for Sigma’s SA mount and Canon EF mount lenses on L-Mount camera bodies.

Ronkonkoma, NY – February 26, 2019 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced 11 of its Art prime lenses will soon be available in L-Mount. Sigma also announced the launch of the Sigma Mount Converter MC-21, which will allow Sigma’s SA mount and Canon EF mount lenses to be used on the L-Mount camera bodies. The expansion of the beloved Sigma prime lens line along with the MC-21 converter will increase the extensibility of the L-Mount system and further Sigma’s role in the strategic L-Mount Alliance alongside Leica and Panasonic.

Sigma Art Prime Lenses in L-Mount

Features:
The L-Mount lineup consists of 11 Art prime lenses for full-frame cameras ranging from 14mm to 135mm, allowing Sigma’s award-winning high-performance lenses to be enjoyed by even more shooters on L-Mount cameras. The lineup features high-speed AF and is fully compatible with AF-C mode, in-camera stabilization and in-camera aberration correction. The native L-mount allows for a much more stable feel than using an adaptor. Additionally, the lenses are equipped with a surface treatment to enhance strength, a brass bayonet mount offering exceptional durability, and rubber sealing at the mount connection for dust- and splash-proof construction.

Product Lineup:

  • Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art ($1,599.00) – World’s First and Only Full-Frame F1.8 Ultra-Wide-Angle
  • Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($899.00) – Bright & Sharp Wide-Angle
  • Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($849.00) – Front Filter Compatible, Fast-Aperture Wide-Angle
  • Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($1,399.00) – Best in Class Performance
  • Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($899.00) – Groundbreaking Flagship Wide-Angle
  • Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($1,399.00) – Beyond Art Series Performance
  • Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($949.00) – Redesigned for High Megapixel DSLRs
  • Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art ($569.00) – First Macro to Join the Art Line
  • Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($1,199.00) – Award-Winning Ultimate Portrait Lens
  • Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($1,599.00) – The “Bokeh Master”
  • Sigma 135mm F1.5 DG HSM Art ($1,399.00) – Award-Winning Prime with Reach

Pricing and availability will be announced later.

Sigma Mount Converter MC-21

Features:
The Sigma Mount Converter MC-21 allows Sigma’s SA mount and Canon EF mount lenses to be used on L-Mount camera bodies, allowing more freedom of choice for L-Mount cameras from Sigma, Leica and Panasonic. The MC-21 increases the number of interchangeable lenses manufactured by Sigma to be used with the L-Mount system by 29 lenses.

Pricing and availability will be announced later.

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7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro Announced


7Artisans 60mm f/2.8: Amazon

  • Manual focus lens
  • Aperture f/2.8 – f/16
  • Minimum focusing distance: 65mm
  • Scheduled to be released in May 2019
  • Manufacturer’s preferred price: ¥ 25,000 (excluding tax) or around $200
  • Designed for APS – C size mirrorless cameras
  • 7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens for Sony E / Canon EF – M / Fuji Film X / MFT mounts
  • Ultra close-up shooting up to 5 times magnification is possible by installing an optional extension tube
  • The new lens will be on display at the 2019 CP+ show

Via SonyaddictPhotorumors

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