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We have received additional specs about the upcoming Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC ART lens, which we remind you will be announced on June 17 along with the Sigma 12mmF1.4 as reported here.
The specs come from an anonymous source and no nickname has been shared in the message, but the way it was written I think it could come from the same anonymous source (with nickname), who shared the specs yesterday (and that source is accurate).
I share the rumor because I think it is the same source. But if that’s not the case, then I just published totally unverified rumor without any check from trusted sources. If that’s the case, take everything below with a grain of salt.
It’s now confirmed (THANKS), that the information comes from the same anonymous source with nickname, who has shared accurate information in the past.
A source—who contacts us anonymously but consistently uses a recognizable nickname, and who has shared accurate information in the past (THANK YOU)—has now passed along the main specs for the upcoming Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC ART:
uses aspherical elements made of SLD (Super Low Dispersion) glass
manufactured with advanced polishing technology to minimize chromatic aberration, flare, distortion
excellent sharpness from corner to corner already at f/1.8
HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) autofocus motor (fast, silent and accurate)
excellent control over focus breathing
Internal Zoom
weight: 535g
Now, Sigma made the Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art for APS-C DSLR cameras (launched in 2013), but that one weights 810 grams. So there is a substantial weight reduction with the Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 DC ART, and it even has more range on both ends.
I guess that’s something we can really look forward to.
Well, the most wanted zoom lens (overall third most wanted lens), was the Fujinon XF 18-35mm F2. So I guess the new Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 will be on high demand among Fujifilm users.
But the most wanted lens overall in that survey was the Fujinon XF 10mm F2. Well, I guess the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC DN could make some of those happy, who otherwise wished for the XF10mmF2.
When Fujifilm launched the brand new Fujifilm X half, they showed us some cool stuff you can do with it in conjunction with the new Fujifilm X half app.
The App will be a very important part of the Fujifilm X half shooting experience, especially when you use the analogue mode. So hopefully it will work super smooth with the new Fujifilm X half.