Sigma have announced the development of three new SIGMA CINE lenses in the FF High Speed Prime Line: 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF.

The SIGMA CINE LENS series will soon include LPL mount, the new lens mount optimized for the large format sensor released by ARRI in 2018. The planned release date for SIGMA CINE LENSES in LPL mount is 2019 or later.

Sigma UK Press Release

SIGMA CINE LENS New Product Update

The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the development of three new SIGMA CINE lenses in the FF High Speed Prime Line: 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF. With these additions, the FF High Speed Prime Line will comprise of ten lenses covering 14mm to 135mm and T1.5 to T2, empowering cinematic expression to an even higher degree.

These new SIGMA CINE LENS models will be available for test shooting at the 2018 IBC Show to be held in Amsterdam between 14th to 18th September. For further details about the new FF High Speed Prime Line lenses and updates about previously released SIGMA CINE LENSES, please refer to the sections below.

Overview

1. FF High Speed Prime Line to welcome new 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF models

2.  Development of LPL mount

1. FF High Speed Prime Line to welcome new 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF models

The FF High Speed Prime Line will grow with the addition of three new lenses. Compatible with a full-frame image circle and optimized for ultra-high-resolution 6K-8K shooting, the lineup exceeds even high-end prime sets. Combining all the main specifications that exist in other lenses in the lineup, this addition further expands the potential of movie production in the current digital era.

28mm T1.5 FF

Delivery: Early 2019

Price: TBD

Lens support foot and lens cap included

Mounts: PL, EF and E-mount.

Note: For further details, please refer to the specification chart.

40mm T1.5 FF

Delivery: End of 2018

Price: TBD

Lens support foot and lens cap included

Mounts: PL, EF and E-mount.

Note: For further details, please refer to the specification chart.

105mm T1.5 FF

Delivery: October, 2018

Price: £4749.00 (Inc. VAT) (Standard Version)

       £5649.00 (Inc VAT) (Fully Luminous Version)

Lens support foot and lens cap included

Mounts: PL, EF and E-mount.

Note: For further details, please refer to the specification chart.

2. Development of LPL mount

The SIGMA CINE LENS series will soon include LPL mount, the new lens mount optimized for the large format sensor released by ARRI in 2018. The planned release date for SIGMA CINE LENSES in LPL mount is 2019 or later.

Specification

FF High Speed Prime Line 28mm T1.5 40mm T1.5 105mm T1.5

Focal Length 28mm 40mm 105mm

Aperture T1.5 to T16

Number of diaphragm blades 9 (Rounded diaphragm)

Close Focus1 0.30 m / 1' 0.40 m/ 1'4" 1.00 m / 3'4"

Image Coverage FF Φ43.3

Front diameter 95mm

Filter Size 82mm 82mm -

Length EF mount2 107.7mm 131mm 134.2mm

E-mount3 133.7mm 157mm 160.2mm

PL mount4 99.7mm 123mm 126.2mm

Weight5 EF mount 1,300g 1,560g 1,775g

E-mount 1,360g 1,620g 1,835g

PL mount 1,210g 1,470g 1,705g

FF6 65.5° 48.5° 19.5°

S357 47.4° 34.2° 13.4°

APS-C8 45.9° 33.0° 12.9°

1 Close focus distance is measured from the image plane

2 Front to EF mount flange

3 Front to E-mount flange

4Front to PL mount flange

5 Without lens support foot

6 Horizontal angle of view for a full-frame camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.5,dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42“ x 0.94“) 

7 Horizontal angle of view for a super 35 digital cinema camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.8, dimensions 24.6 mm x 13.8 mm / 0.97“x 0.54“)

8 Horizontal angle of view for an APS-C camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 23.7 mm x 15.7 mm / 0.93“x 0.62“)

The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Sigma America Press Release

Sigma Adds Three New Lenses to Its Cine Lens Lineup 

Brand new introductions to the FF High Speed Prime Line – 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF – will be debuted at IBC2018

September 11, 2018 – Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the development of three new Sigma Cine lenses in the FF High Speed Prime Line: 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF. With these additions, the FF High Speed Prime Line now includes ten lenses covering 14mm to 135mm and T1.5 to T2, giving cinematographers even more options to empower their artistic expression and take their cinematic vision to the next level.

Available for test-shooting at the 2018 IBC Show in Amsterdam from September 14-18, 2018, attendees are welcome to visit the Sigma booth 12.D64 to get hands-on with the new cine lenses.

New Models in the Sigma Cine FF High Speed Prime Line 

All the lenses in the FF High Speed Prime Line, including the brand new 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF, are compatible with full-frame image sensors and optimized for ultra-high-resolution 6K-8K shooting.

All three lenses come in PL, EF and E mounts with lens support foot and cap included. The 105mm T1.5 FF is expected to start shipping in October 2018, the 40mm T1.5 FF in the end of 2018, and the 28mm T1.5 FF in early 2019. Pricing for each new model will be announced at the time of availability. For further technical specifications and lens characteristics and high-resolution product images, please download the full announcements here: https://bit.ly/2O46Gen. 

Development of LPL Mount In the future, the Sigma Cine lens series will include an LPL mount, the new lens mount optimized for the large format sensor released by ARRI in 2018. The planned release date for the Sigma Cine lenses in LPL mount is 2019 or later.

About Sigma Corporation 

Craftsmanship. Precision. Dedication. Since 1961, Sigma has been devoted to the pursuit of advancing photographic technology. Unique to the industry, the family-owned business produces its high-quality, award-winning cine and camera lenses, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, flashes, filters and accessories from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Aizu, Japan.

In 2012, the company introduced the Sigma Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and Sport. Designed for industry camera mount systems including Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony and Sigma, each lens is handcrafted and tested in Japan to ensure a high-performance, premium product that is purpose-built to last.

Sigma continues its tradition of imaging excellence with the mirrorless sd Quattro, sd Quattro H and the compact dp Quattro camera line. Leveraging the ultra-high resolution Foveon sensor, the Sigma Quat-tro cameras are designed to produce the highest quality image with every shot.

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