Big Sigma Primes Rumor

From Canon Rumors:

http://www.canonrumors​.com


Very interested to see if this rumor is true.


Tim

Wouldnt those lenses be more fit in the Sport lineup?

wouldn't this thread be a better fit in the Rumors section?

I wish I could afford for this to be interesting to me. I'm stuck at the 500 dollar lens level.

Honestly I think Sigma's "art, sports" style of trying to break their line up is a foolish move because it attempts to impose a use or concept of use on a tool that, whilst it has generalist uses, can generally be used for anything.


That said new primes from them would be interesting, they've always made some good telephotos and zoom lenses in the long ranges and, provided that they put the money behind them, can make some very good quality options. It depends on if they are going to pitch the line more toward quality or price though and on what features will be missing if they go for price.

Any guesses what price range they're going to target with the 500f4 (if this is more than just a rumor)?

Acknowledging that this is just a rumour from a well know website that isn't very good at rumours (that turn into fact), I'd look at comparable Canon / Sigma lenses and apply the same % difference to get an idea.

So what, 70% of the cost of Canon maybe? For a hobby guy like myself, that's still probably cost prohibitive to "get into the game" but at least it's something to think about.

Not saying that would be the price, but it's probably the best guess.

guitarjeff wrote in post #16241467
I wish I could afford for this to be interesting to me. I'm stuck at the 500 dollar lens level.

Look at it this way, if these are out of the budget, they might bring more into your budget. People will probably be selling other gear to free up money or space for these new lenses. More used stuff on the market should bring slightly lower prices.

70% of $10,000 is still $7,000.

ETS wrote in post #16242220
70% of $10,000 is still $7,000.

Exactly. It's tough to have caviar taste and a peanut butter and jelly budget.

I would be very temped to buy one if its as good as the 120-300.

especially a 500F/4 that will take a sigma 2x as well as the 120-300 does... Thats 1000MM @ F/8..........if its as good as the 120-300... I might jump at one

Well the now discontinued 300/2.8 was £2200 until recently and the 500/4.5 is £3800. The Canon 300 is £5400 and the 500 is £7800 approx. this gives Sigma a lot of legroom to up the ante and still be way cheaper than the Canon counterparts. The big whites for me are simply out of the question. In fact I was thinking of selling all my gear and staying under 200mm as reach is all important in wildlife photography, and for me, I would rather not do it if I cant compete with the best. A super tele rivalling the IQ of their recent releases will have me in the queue if its priced sensibly.
Go Sigma..............

If it's too good to be true, it usually is.

Giving S35 a try is one thing, 300/400mm superteles are another. I would never rely on the big white replacement whatever it is that sigma comes up with.