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Sigma announces 120-300mm F2.8 and 17-70mm F2.8-4 lenses

Sigma just announced the release of two new lenses: A full-frame "Sports" model - SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM and a APS-C format "Contemporary" model - SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM.

Both lenses are similar in style and well-built design of the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 "Art" model. They are compatible with the new Sigma USB Dock, which enables photographers to operate lens firmware updates as well as customization including focus setting.

They are now available for preorder::

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM for $3,599

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for $499

SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM

SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM

SIGMA USB DOCK. accessory dedicated for Contemporary, Art, and Sports models

Jan 08, 2013 at 03:40 AM

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p.1 #2 · Sigma announces two new lenses and USB Dock

The sports model looks very good but I suspect the price will be over $2000.

Jan 08, 2013 at 03:58 AM

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Excellent! I would be very interested in the 17-70 as a general zoom.

The 120-300mm also looks like a great alternative to Canon's offerings.

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:01 AM

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Red G8R wrote:
The sports model looks very good but I suspect the price will be over $2000.

The current version is $3k at B&H, so I suspect you're are probably right

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:03 AM

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p.1 #5 · Sigma announces two new lenses and USB Dock

I can't tell what is the difference between the "Sports" model and the current one.

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:09 AM

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Will the 17-70 work on a full frame body or is it crop only?

This one could be quite nice as a travel / landscape lens, if it is sharp across the frame.

Edit: Never mind. It's APS-C.

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Jan 08, 2013 at 04:12 AM

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p.1 #7 · Sigma announces two new lenses and USB Dock

That dock looks like it can keep a cup of coffee warm.

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:14 AM

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The RRP in UK is 3600 GBP for the 120-300. But I would guess the real price is below 3000

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:15 AM

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Rickuz wrote:
Will the 17-70 work on a full frame body or is it crop only?

This one could be quite nice as a travel / landscape lens, if it is sharp across the frame.

The "DC" in the model name = APS-C image circle coverage only.

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:17 AM

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p.1 #10 · Sigma announces two new lenses and USB Dock

If Sigma's 17-70 performs anywhere nearly as well as the 35mm 1.4, I sense that it will become the Canon 17-55 killer.

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:26 AM

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I don't see the difference between the two 120-300s

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:27 AM

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rayross wrote:
I don't see the difference between the two 120-300s

The inside (glass) and MTF charts looks exactly the same. The outside a couple of new features and the USB dock are of course new

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:44 AM

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p.1 #13 · Sigma announces two new lenses and USB Dock

The 120-300 looks awesome, it would go well with my Sigma 35! Hopefully it won't break the bank!

Jan 08, 2013 at 04:56 AM

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120-300 is basically optically the same but with more robust mechanics AFIK.

Jan 08, 2013 at 05:13 AM

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mgkaplan wrote:
If Sigma's 17-70 performs anywhere nearly as well as the 35mm 1.4, I sense that it will become the Canon 17-55 killer.

Except for the aperture part.

Jan 08, 2013 at 05:53 AM

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Edward Castro wrote:
mgkaplan wrote:
If Sigma's 17-70 performs anywhere nearly as well as the 35mm 1.4, I sense that it will become the Canon 17-55 killer.

Except for the aperture part.

Agreed

Jan 08, 2013 at 06:25 AM

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mgkaplan wrote:
If Sigma's 17-70 performs anywhere nearly as well as the 35mm 1.4, I sense that it will become the Canon 17-55 killer.

It looks like it has micro ultrasonic motor with rotating focus ring, not the proper USM/HSM. See the focus scale on the ring itself, not under a proper separate window?

snapsy wrote:
That dock looks like it can keep a cup of coffee warm.

As long as your cup has a proper bayonet mount...

Lars Johnsson wrote:
rayross wrote:
I don't see the difference between the two 120-300s

The inside (glass) and MTF charts looks exactly the same. The outside a couple of new features
Focus limiter is one. Though I never quite understood what made them omit it from the original model, or at least the OS one. Any other features of note?

dwweiche wrote:
Red G8R wrote:
The sports model looks very good but I suspect the price will be over $2000.

The current version is $3k at B&H, so I suspect you're are probably right

MSRP $3599.

Jan 08, 2013 at 07:14 AM

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p.1 #18 · Sigma announces two new lenses and USB Dock

Add in more rigorous QC for all lenses now.

Jan 08, 2013 at 09:13 AM

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p.1 #19 · Sigma announces two new lenses and USB Dock

Well, so far there have been much less complaints in the case of 35/1.4 than with 50 and 85 lenses...

Jan 08, 2013 at 09:24 AM

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p.1 #20 · Sigma announces two new lenses and USB Dock

These new "Art' lenses are tempting me to try a sigma lens again for the first time in years! Sweet looking designs and if the quality and sharpness is like the new 35mm is supposedly they will be awesome.

Jan 08, 2013 at 09:55 AM

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