Sigma has always created large, heavy lenses. In fact, we have even dissected why that has been the case. Yet, the company has been working on new patents, which include an “industry first” lens as well as new telephoto zooms for wildlife photographers. It now seems Sigma is shifting its focus to ultra-wide-angle primes, with new patents showcasing some promising research from the company. So, who can benefit from this? Let’s find out.
According to Asobinet, Sigma has filed a new patent, number P2025099854, which showcases two large-aperture wide-angle lenses: 8mm f1.0 and 15mm f1.2. The patent states the lenses will offer a wide field of view, better image quality, and additional light, while being compact and lightweight.
Example 1
- Focal length: 8.15
- F value: 1.26
- Angle of View: 185.73
- Height: 11.94
- Total length: 133.27
Examples 2
- Focal length: 8.15
- F value: 1.03
- Angle of View: 185.73
- Height: 11.93
- Total length: 149.99
Example 3
- Focal length: 15.50
- F value: 1.46
- Angle of View: 185.73
- Height: 22.39
- Total length: 168.50
Example 4
- Focal length: 15.29
- F value: 1.26
- Angle of View: 185.73
- Height: 22.11
- Total length: 163.26
The Sigma 8mm could be a fish eye, but the 15mm is said to be a standard wide-angle lens. What is interesting is that the lenses will feature distortion correction while maintaining high image quality from the center to the edge of the lenses. Lenses such as these are quite useful for astro photographers, architecture photographers, event and concert photographers. In fact, the 8mm can do wonders for anyone looking for creative shots that look different than standard images.
We have tested Fujifilm and Panasonic’s 8mm lenses, and honestly, we had so much fun. However, if Sigma can achieve this, Nikon, Canon, and Sony photographers will get a chance to capture images they only dream of. Sigma lenses are affordable, but the challenges lie in their weight and size. So if this is reduced, we will have a winner.
As for 15mm, Sony has the Sony 15mm f1.4 G, which is quite expensive. Sigma’s 15mm, in that regard, can help many photographers. There is also Laowa’s 15mm, but that is the 8-15mm f2.8 FF, which means the aperture is smaller.
Either way, it seems Sigma is trying to get as many different focal ranges as they can. This also lays the groundwork for where the company wishes to head. The pricing is something we have been thinking about, since Art series lenses can cost more than Sports and Contemporary lenses. Let’s see how Sigma etches it all out in the end. We hope that the company is able to give the best results to its loyal users.
