Will Sigma launch a new 200mm f/2.0 L lens in 2021?

The Sigma 200mm f/2.0 optical design described within a Sigma patent

SonyAlphaRumors reports:

One of our Sigma source told us about a new kind of Sigma lens. He said the 200mm f/2.0 development has been approved and we can expect a release as early as in second half 2021. This lens would obviously be available as native L and E-mount option.

Would be a nice lens to have!

New Sigma patent discloses the design of a new L-mount 300mm f/2.8 telephoto lenses

Optical design of the 300mm f/2.8 L

A new Sigma patent published today unveils the specs of this Sigma 300mm f/2.8 for L and Sony E

Here are the lens specs (Note: CL means with 1.4x teleconverter attached):

Now usually patents are no guarantee that it will make it into final production. But knowing Sigma’s history I am confident we are going to get this lens for real.

via Asobinet. Thanks Lu!

Surprise: Sigma will announce many new DN lenses on September 30!

We already saw the first leaked images of the new 105mm f/2. macro L-mount lens. But Sigma is promising the announcement of multiple new lenses:

We are pleased to announce the holding of an online event “SIGMA STAGE Online”, which is a presentation of new DN series (dedicated to mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras) interchangeable lenses. It will be held on 30th, September, 2020, from JST 21:00 / CEST 14:00 / EDT 08:00.

First images of the new Sigma 105mm f/2.8 L-mount macro lens

Nokishita leaked the images of the L-mount version of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 L-mount macro lens that will be announced around September 30.

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO Art Lens specs:

  • lens configuration of 17 elements in 12 groups
  • minimum shooting distance of 29.5cm
  • maximum shooting magnification of 1: 1, 9 aperture blades
  • filter diameter of 62mm, and a size of φ74.
  • It will be x 133.6mm (E mount 135.6mm) and weigh 710g (E mount 715g).
  • The US price is around $ 799.