Sigma announces that pre-orders for the new 17-40mm lens were higher than expected.

Sigma lens preorders:
17-40mm f/1.8 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotoerhardt, WexUK.

Press text from Sigma Japan:

Apology regarding the supply status of the “Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art”

Thank you for your patronage of Sigma products.

We have received more orders than we expected for the “Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art” which is scheduled to be released on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and production is unable to keep up with demand. As a result, some customers may experience delays in receiving their products.

We apologize to our customers and other parties involved who have been waiting for the product for any inconvenience caused, but we are currently working hard to produce the product, so we ask that you please wait for a little longer.

We appreciate your continued patronage of our company and our products.