Sigma Adds 105mm f1.4 and 70mm Macro f2.8 to Art Line

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by Graham SheldonFebruary 28^th, 2018

Hot on the heels of the new 14-24mm f/2.8 Sigma is continuing to expand their well respected Art lineup with the 105mm F1.4 DG HSM  and 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro. The 105mm f/1.4 is fast, really fast, and SIGMA has nicknamed it the “Bokeh Master”.  Details on both new lenses below: 

70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens, Image Credit: Sigma

Sigma 70mm Macro f2.8

The 70mm f/2.8 is the first Macro lens to make its way to the Art line and is compatible with existing Sigma Tele Converters. According to Sigma, the lens uses a “floating, two-group focus mechanism, which minimizes aberration at all focal lengths.”

Lens Specs: 

• Lens Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
• Angle of view (35mm): 34.3°
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
• Minimum aperture: F22
• Minimum focusing distance: 25.8cm/10.2in.
• Maximum magnification ratio: 1:1
• Filter size: ø 49mm
• Dimensions (diameter x length): ø70.8mm x 105.8mm/2.8in. x 4.2in.
• Weight: 515g/18.2oz.

Both the 105mm F1.4 DG HSM and Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens are available in EF, Sigma, Nikon and E mounts.

“The Bokeh Master”- 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Lens, Image Credit: Sigma

Sigma 105mm f1.4

The new 105mm on the other hand is now the longest focal length available in the f/1.4 prime Art lineup that also covers 14mm, 20mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm. The longer 135mm ART lens is available in f/1.8. The 105mm uses 17 optical elements in 12 separate groups, which SIGMA says is “an uncommonly large number of elements for a prime lens.”

Lens Specs:

• Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
• Angle of view (35mm): 23.3°
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
• Minimum aperture: F16
• Minimum focusing distance: 100cm/39.4in.
• Maximum magnification ratio: 1:8.3
• Filter size: ø105mm
• Dimensions (diameter x length): ø115.9mm x 131.5mm/4.6in. x 5.2in.
• Weight: 1645g/58.0oz

Sigma also announced a Sony E-mount conversion program for all Art lenses. For more information on the conversion services that SIGMA offers you can check HERE.

No information yet on pricing and availability.

Links: Sigmaphoto.com

Will the new Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM and 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens find a way into your kit? Comment below!