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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Add in more rigorous QC for all lenses now.

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

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.