Sigma has announced two new F1. 4 lenses for Indian photographers—the 15mm F1. 4 DC | Contemporary for APS-C shooters and the 35mm F1. 4 DG II | Art for full-frame users.
The 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary is built for APS-C mirrorless systems and will be available from March 12th across Sony E-mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, and Canon RF Mount. The lens is designed to stay sharp from corner to corner even at its widest F1.4, with particular attention to sagittal coma flare control—something wide-angle shooters will appreciate for astrophotography and nightscapes. A nine-blade aperture rounds out the bokeh, and a stepping motor handles autofocus. The Canon RF version also gets a customisable control ring, which is a handy bonus.
Sigma’s updated 35mm Art is 20% lighter than its predecessor and adds a new AAC anti-reflective coating
The bigger news for full-frame shooters is the 35mm F1. 4 DG II Art, arriving April 16th in L-Mount and Sony E-mount. Sigma has essentially rebuilt it from scratch—15 elements in 12 groups, four aspherical elements, two SLD glass pieces, and a new Advanced Amorphous Coating that cuts ghosting and flare. The floating focus system is what allows Sigma to trim the size down so significantly compared to the older 35mm F1. 4 DG DN Art, while the dual HLA autofocus system keeps things fast and quiet for both stills and video. The 11-blade diaphragm also stays circular even when stopped down, which keeps the bokeh consistent across apertures.
