Today, September 9, 2025, Sigma announced four new lenses, expanding its offerings for both still photography and cinema. The highlights include what Sigma is calling the world’s first autofocus 135mm f/1.4 lens, a versatile 20-200mm superzoom, an updated 35mm f/1.2, and Sigma’s inaugural autofocus cinema lens. Most of the new lenses will be available in both L-Mount and Sony E-mount.
1. Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art
Sigma claims this lens is the world’s first 135mm autofocus lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. This fast telephoto prime is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and is targeted toward portrait photographers. Key features include:
- Large Bokeh: The lens is designed to produce exceptionally large and smooth bokeh, comparable to the Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens. The large effective aperture diameter helps to highlight the subject and create dimensional portraits.
- High Resolution: The lens is built to deliver crystal-clear images with uncompromising resolution. It features 17 elements in 13 groups, including four FLD and two aspherical glass elements, to achieve outstanding edge-to-edge resolution, even at the maximum aperture.
- Fast Autofocus: The lens incorporates Sigma’s HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor for swift and accurate autofocus, enabling fast subject acquisition and tracking.
- Design: It has a classic black finish and a removable tripod collar. It also minimizes focus breathing, making it suitable for video applications.
- Availability: The lens will be available in late September 2025 for Sony E-mount and L-Mount at a retail price of $1,899 USD.
- Filter Thread: It uses a 105mm filter thread.
- Weight: It weighs approximately 1320g.
2. Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
This lens is presented as a unique offering, touted as the world’s first 10x zoom lens starting at an ultra-wide 20mm focal length for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It’s designed for travel and everyday photography, offering a wide range of creative options in a compact package. Key features include:
- Versatile Zoom Range: The 20-200mm focal length provides versatility, from ultra-wide landscapes to telephoto portraits and sports.
- Close-Up Capability: It offers a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 at focal lengths between 28-85mm, adding macro capabilities.
- Compact and Lightweight: The lens is designed to be portable, measuring 4.6″ long and weighing 1.2 lbs.
- Optical Design: The lens construction includes 18 elements in 14 groups, with one FLD lens, three SLD lenses, and four aspherical elements.
- Filter Thread: It uses a 72mm filter thread.
- Aperture: The maximum aperture changes relatively quickly when zooming. It can only achieve F3.5 at its widest setting before dropping to F4 until 28mm.
3. Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art
This is an updated version of Sigma’s existing 35mm f/1.2 Art lens. It aims to improve upon the original’s optical performance while reducing the overall size and weight. Key improvements include:
- More Compact Design: It’s approximately 25% shorter and lighter than the previous model.
- Improved Optics: The design adds a lens group for a total of 17 elements in 13 groups, including one SLD lens and four aspherical lenses, yielding improved rendering and clarity across the aperture range.
- Mounts: It is available for Sony E and Leica L mount cameras.
4. Sigma 28-45mm T2 AF Cine Zoom
This lens marks Sigma’s first foray into autofocus cinema lenses. It’s built around the optical system of Sigma’s 28-45mm F1.8 Art lens, adding features for professional video use. Key features include:
- Cinema-Style Body: It incorporates industry-standard 0.8M pitch gears, a limited-rotation focus ring, and a clickless aperture ring.
- Near-Silent Autofocus: The HLA autofocus system promises near-silent operation, which is crucial for video work.
- Gimbal-Friendly Design: The well-balanced construction benefits use on gimbals or even shooting handheld.
- Availability: The cinema lens is expected to launch in November 2025.
In summary, Sigma’s announcements today showcase a commitment to optical innovation across both photography and cinema, with lenses designed to offer unique capabilities and high performance.