Rumors New Sigma APSC lens: 50-120mm f2.8

[FowlersFreeTime]

It has been a while since I've been excited about an APSC lens release, but SAR is reporting that Sigma is coming out with a 50-120mm f/2.8 APSC lens with optical stabilization!

First leaked images and specs of the new Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens! | sonyalpharumors

Last week I told you Sigma would announce a new 50-120mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens on October 8th. Now we have the first images and specs: Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary Lens Construction:18 elements in 13 groups Minimum Focusing Distance:23cm (Wide) – 55cm (Tele) Maximum...

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Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary

• Lens Construction:18 elements in 13 groups
• Minimum Focusing Distance:23cm (Wide) – 55cm (Tele)
• Maximum Magnification:1:3 (Wide) – 1:4.7 (Tele)
• OS: 6.5 stops (wide) / 4.5 stops (tele)
• Autofocus:HLA
• Filter Size:Ø55mm
• Weight: (Sony E)390g

I guess I have something to put on my Santa wishlist after all

 

[THXGEEK]

Sigma makes some really nice glass!

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

I am surprised they kept the filter size so narrow (55mm); perhaps I have grown accustomed to Tamron's universal 67mm thread size. This must be part of the Sigma strategy for keeping APSC lens weight down, because their 18-50 f2.8 lens is also the same 55mm thread size.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Well, not a rumor anymore!

Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary | SIGMA Corporation of America

The Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary zoom lens offers high-performance specs and operability condensed into an incredibly compact, lightweight body.

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Time to look around the couch for spare change and the garage for things to sell; I need $799 for this lens.
I was prepared to buy/rent the fullframe Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 this Christmas until I heard about this Sigma lens. Thankfully the Sigma, designed for APSC, works out $100 cheaper, 175g lighter and smaller in every dimension.