Sigma is set to unveil the new 200mm f/2.0, 12mm f/1.4 (APS-C), and possibly the updated 35mm f/1.2 II on August 19. But I’ve also confirmed another lens coming right after these releases — and it’s going to be a world’s first! This bokeh monster will rival one of Sigma’s most legendary lenses from the past (Click here). I’m still waiting for final details on the specs and launch date, so stay tuned to SAR — this is going to be big.
Funny how history works — after more than a decade, we’re suddenly getting not one, but two 200mm f/2.0 FE lenses! Just last week, I leaked the specs and first image of the new Venus Optics 200mm f/2.0 FE. And today… I’ve got something just as exciting: an exclusive leaked image of the upcoming Sigma 200mm f/2.0 FE:
This lens sports the same sleek white finish and familiar control layout as Sigma’s larger 300–600mm FE. It takes 105mm filters, weighs in at under 2 kg, and—according to my sources—delivers impressively fast autofocus. I do not have the pricing of the lens yet but it will be unveiled next week on August 19. We are also getting the new 12mm f/1.4 APS-C lens and maybe also the 35mm f/1.2 II FE. So let me sum the spec of all lenses coming soon:
In August, there will also be other announcements regarding lenses from Chinese manufacturers. And don’t forget that Sony will also be launching a new FE GM 100mm f/2.8 macro lens!
This is the fist image that shows the full details of the new Laowa 200mm f/2.0 FE lens. The lens weight is 1,6kg and it comes for E/Z/EF mount. It has a Fn button, AF/MF switch, focus limiter. What’s curious is the part near the mount. it’s definitely for drop in filters!
What do you think about this lens? If price ain’t crazy I think it could be a hotseller for Venus Optics!
I already told you that Sigma will announce a new FE 200mm f/2.0 lens on August 19. But there’s a curious surprise: Venus Optics will also soon announce a new FE 200mm f/2.0 lens, and we already have a picture of it!
Laowa 200mm f/2.0 specs:
Full Frame autofocus lens
Less than 1,6kg
Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF and future Fuji X and GFX mount versions coming
There is no information on the price yet, but I’m sure it will cost less than the Sigma, although I expect the Sigma lens to be optically superior.
On 19 August, Sigma will unveil the new 200mm f/2.0, the new 12mm f/1.4 (APS-C) and probably also the new 35mm f/1.2 II. I have published images of the latter two, but I don’t have any images of the 200mm lens yet. However, I have received some specifications: