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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Olympus Magazine Issue 61


Olympus released the 61th issue of their magazine. You can view the 61th issue here.

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DC Watch Olympus January 24 Event For Olympus OM-D EM1X


DC Watch covered an event held by Olympus on the January 24 about the Olympus OM-D EM1X and it had some interesting details about the market and camera. There are excerpts below:

  • Mirrorless is booming since Canon and Nikon entered the market
  • Olympus is stickign with m43
  • The value of compact and lightweight cameras is becoming clearer
  • m43 is an optimized solution that solves heavy, big, shutter shock
  • m43 is the most compact high-resolution system on the market
  • E-M1X and EM1 Mark II are different systems and will both continue to be developed for professionals
  • E-M5 is for photographic hobbyists and E-M10 is their entry level
  • E-M1X is about reliability and mobility it can be used in any environment
  • The integration of the grip allows for better button placement
  • E-M1X is dust-proof and drip-proof beyond all previous models
  • The E-M1X has a new coating SSWF (super sonic wave filter) and heat dissipation structure.
  • It also supports USB PD with USB Type-C, and has a double battery.
  • Has UHS-II support in both SD card slots.
  • Currently has AI sports/airplane/railroad support and more may come later via firmware update.
  • EVF magnification is 0.83x compared to the E-M1 Mark II 0.74x
  •  7.5 steps of IBIS with IS PRO lenses and clear images with up to a 4-second exposure.
  • E-M1X can shoot high resolution without a tripod
  • E-M1 Mark II won’t get handheld high-resolution shot at this time because it required dual TruePic VIII and might not be possible to do with a single chip
  • Other E-M1X features should find their way to the E-M1 Mark II
  • For now Live ND is exclusive to the E-M1X
  • Noise performance should be a little better with the E-M1X
  • E-M1X has log so it has drastically improved performance
  • Olympus also released wireless flash prodcuts and a new image editor called Olympus Workspace
  • There are 5 new PRO zoom lenses coming on the roadmap including the ED 150-400 mm F 4.5 TC 1.25 x IS PRO.
  • It is expected that the expansion of the large aperture monofocal lens will be advanced in the future.
  • Olympus will celebrate its 100th anniversary on October 12, 2019
  • To celibrate the aniversary there will be a silver model of the OM-D E-M1 Mark II released limited to commemorate the milestone.

Below a demo of the Olympus OM-D EM1X’s IBIS system

Silver Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark II and Olympus OM-D EM1X

via DC.Watch

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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro Designed and Patented by Sigma?

Photorumors is reporting that Sigma filed a patent P2019-23693A  that looks like it’s for the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro. It is not surprising that Olympus would turn to Sigma for help since they have designed some of the highest quality lenses on the market in recent years and professionals expect a lot out the Olympus Pro line of lenses.

Lens information from the patent:

  • Publication date: February 14, 2019
  • Focal length: 44.10 mm
  • F number: 1.28
  • Angle of view: 27.57
  • Image height: 10.82 mm
  • Lens length: 101.22 mm

Via Hi-lows-note, Photorumors

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