Sigma Announces 20–200mm, 35mm f/1.2 II and 135mm f/1.4 Lenses
Sigma has announced three new lenses for full-frame mirrorless systems: the 20–200mm f/3.5–6.3 DG Contemporary, the 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art, and the 135mm f/1.4 DG Art. They will be offered for Sony E-Mount and L-Mount.
The 20–200mm F3.5–6.3 DG Contemporary is the first full-frame zoom lens to combine a starting focal length of 20mm with a 10x zoom ratio. By reaching both ultra-wide and telephoto ranges in a single design, it provides coverage for landscapes, travel photography, events and telephoto subjects without the need to switch lenses. It weighs around 550 g, measures 115.5 mm when retracted and remains compact compared to other all-in-one zooms. The optical design includes 18 elements in 14 groups, with one FLD, three SLD and four aspherical elements, along with a nine-blade circular diaphragm. The lens achieves a maximum magnification of 1:2 between 28 mm and 85 mm, effectively serving as a half-macro solution for close-up work. Aperture performance declines gradually, starting at F3.5 at 20mm, narrowing to F4 by 28mm, F4.5 at 35mm, F5.6 at 50mm and reaching F6.3 from 85mm through 200mm. Autofocus is powered by Sigma’s High-response Linear Actuator, and manual focus is supported with a mode switch. The lens includes a zoom lock to prevent unwanted extension, accepts 72mm filters and is constructed to resist dust and splashes. However, it does not feature optical image stabilization, relying instead on in-body stabilization.
The 35mm F1.2 DG II Art is the successor to the same Japanese company’s 2019 model, which was the first 35mm mirrorless lens to reach an f/1.2 aperture. The updated version reduces weight by roughly 30 percent and length by 20 percent compared to its predecessor, while aiming for higher optical performance. The new optical formula incorporates four double-sided aspherical elements and high-refractive glass, designed to suppress chromatic aberrations and coma flare. The large aperture enables shallow depth of field and smooth out-of-focus rendering, with minimized color fringing and reduced onion-ring effects in bokeh. Autofocus is handled by dual HLA linear motors that deliver speed and precision while remaining quiet. The lens body combines aluminum and thermally stable composite materials, with weather sealing to support use in varied conditions.
Finally, the 135mm f/1.4 DG Art introduces a fast-aperture telephoto prime to Sigma’s lineup. The lens weighs 1,430 g and uses a 13-blade circular diaphragm to create strong subject isolation and smooth background blur. Its optical design incorporates four FLD and additional low-dispersion elements to maintain sharpness even at maximum aperture. Autofocus is powered by a dual HLA motor system, and the construction includes weather sealing, a carbon-fiber-reinforced hood and a tripod collar.
The three lenses are scheduled to be released on September 25th, and their pricing will be announced closer to release.
