Sigma is showing no signs of slowing down. As their line of unique and high-quality lenses continues to expand at an explosive rate, it appears they'll be adding a lens almost every photographer should own later this year: the 70-200mm f/2.8.
The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is arguably the most important lens most photographers can carry, along with the 24-70mm f/2.8. Every major manufacturer has their own native version: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Pentax, all of which represent some of their best optics and performance. Tamron also recently released the SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2, an update that provides improved AF, stabilization, and optical quality. With Sigma on a roll, having released four new full-frame lenses, it's only logical to hear that they're planning an update to their 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, which is a holdover from the days before their revamped design that started with their Art series. Such a lens would surely be widely welcomed by photographers who have mostly embraced Sigma's new lenses, while the continued pressure put on the mainstay manufacturers by increasingly tempting third-party options is always good for the market.
The rumor states the lens will occupy the Sports line, which is roughly equivalent to the Art line at the telephoto and supertelephoto level. This means one can expect great optics, image stabilization, ruggedness, and hopefully, excellent AF. 2017 looks to be a great year for the company.
[via Canon Rumors]
I'm still waiting for more Sigma lenses that fits native on the Sony E mount. The 30 1.4 Contempotary lens is amazing and I just wish they had more lenses like that one native. Or something like a 16-50 2.8 (which Sony tbh should have a own version. Have even considered getting the A-mount one and adapting it)
http://photorumors.com/2017/03/04/interview-with-sigmas-ceo-more-e-mount...