Sigma’s upcoming highly anticipated AF Cine Line 28-45mm T2 FF lens may, in fact, be Very highly anticipated. Citing unexpectedly high demand, Sigma has rescheduled the launch of the lens from November 6 to December 4.
Sigma Corporation says, “Due to orders exceeding our expectations, production may not fully meet demand by the original release date.” “To ensure stable supply, we have decided to adjust the release schedule accordingly.”
The company adds, “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and partners and we greatly appreciate your understanding and patience.”
The Sigma AF Cine Line 28-45mm T2 FF has been a long time coming. sigma first Said Was going to make a cinema lens based on Excellent The Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens debuted in early August 2024, just two months after the arrival of the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 Art. The following month, Sigma offered its first look On the lens, its cinema-specific design is shown, including a focus ring with distance indicator, smooth aperture control ring and cinema-standard controls.
Then, last month, Sigma revealed A revised design that includes the company’s new branding and typeface and said lens will arrive in November.
When the Sigma AF Cine Line 28-45mm T2 FF arrives in December, it will be Sigma’s first autofocus-equipped cinema lens. The company notes that based on the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art, the new Cinema Edition features “completely redesigned electrical and mechanical parts”, ensuring that the focus and aperture drives are suitable for demanding professional video applications. Specifically, the lens features Sigma’s high-response linear actuator (HLA) technology.
The manual focusing performance on the lens has also been revised. The focus ring consists of a fixed rotation ring with rigid stops on either end, which will make focus pulling repeatable and accurate.
The Sigma AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF lens has been a long time coming and videographers will have to wait a little longer than expected to get their hands on the lens. However, there is reason to be optimistic that this will be a very good lens. It will be available on Sony E-mount and L-mount on December 4 for $3,399.
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