A new patent for the Sigma 18-50mm f/2 DC DN APS-C lens has been found, basically a faster version of the current Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN which will come for Fujifilm X mount in December 2022.

Asobinet, who spotted the patent, says [google translated]:

Looking at the lens configuration, it is very similar to the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN (not 100% match). Perhaps F2 zoom was one of the options during the examination stage of practical use lenses. However, now that F2.8 zoom has appeared, it seems unlikely that F2 zoom will see the light of day.

I love the size (and price) of the current Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, but an f/2 version would be a nice addition too.

Summary

• [Public number] P2022038820
• [Name of invention] Large aperture zoom lens
• [Dapplication date] 2020-08-27
• [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326
  [Name or name] Sigma Corporation
• [Issue] We provide a small large aperture zoom lens that is suitable for digital cameras and video lenses, with good aberrations and can be used for quick focus operation.
• [0015] This invention is based on a positive lead zoom lens for the above challenges, suitable for digital cameras and video lenses, with good aberrations, and quick focus movement, small large apertures. The purpose is to provide a lens.

Example 1

• Focal length: 18.50-48.50
• F value: 1.94-2.10
• Angle of view: 77.86-31.58
• Statue height: 14.20
• Total length: 115.36-137.89

Sigma X Mount Lenses

• Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Focuscamera
• Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama/ Focuscamera
• Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama/ Focuscamera
• Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (coming December 2022): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

via asobinet