SIGMA has announced their much-anticipated upcoming launch of RF lenses for Canon mirrorless cameras. The company will soon start producing various lenses for the Canon EOS-R system, starting with their venerable APS-C line. This should fill an apparent gap in Canon’s lineup, between entry-level, rather slow zoom lenses and high-end RF L lenses designed for Full Frame use. SIGMA will start with their 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN contemporary lens, providing the RF system with its first dedicated APS-C constant aperture zoom. The rest of the APS-C line will follow shortly after. SIGMA has gained massive popularity for their Art series – in my opinion, one of the most influential lens lineups in the field of modern photography. But SIGMA is larger than the Art series. Known for their ability to produce exceptional optics at reasonable prices, the company used their vast experience to create some interesting APS-C options, designed specifically for the smaller sensor size (similar to Super35). The company’s APS-C line only includes six lenses, but each one represents a popular classic field of view paired with fast f/1.4 or f/2.8 aperture on primes and zooms respectively. The first lens to launch for the Canon RF mount is arguably the most popular. The 18-50 f/2.8 DC DN is a classic, normal zoom suitable for most mainstream stills, video, or hybrid jobs. This lens comes at a miniature stature, almost pocketable. (Watch our lens review on a FUJIFILM camera below) The most recent addition to the lineup is the wide...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 24 April