Silver Leica SL2 launches with two complementary lens bundles
A new variant, the silver Leica SL2, joins Wetzlar's L-Mount lineup. Available from today, the new camera also comes in kit form with two very different lenses, one L-Mount, one M-Mount...
Sigma Contemporary: Three fast primes exclusively for Leica CL and TL. Or not.
Sigma's launch of three primes just for the Leica TL/CL is curious but, nonetheless, very welcome. It could put some new life into the system.
Sigma 10-18mm DC DN Contemporary APS-C Lens for Leica L-Mount: Small lens, big personality
Sigma's new 10-18mm L-Mount lens for APS-C cameras demonstrates the company's commitment to the crop-sensor L-Mount market, despite the absence of suitable cameras following Leica's discontinuation of the TL2 and CL models...
What comes next for Leica and Panasonic?
What can we expect from the new level of cooperation between Leica and Panasonic? Does it mean more cross-branded cameras and lenses or is to likely to concentrate on background technology?
L-mount Alliance: Three candles and a bewildering array of lenses
It's hard to believe that the L-mount Alliance is only three years old. It has opened up the market for all three participants, Leica, Panasonic and Sigma and brought in new converts along the way
Sigma’s new full-frame pocket camera
Sigma has today announced a "pocket-sized" full-frame camera featuring the L-Mount, an all-electronic shutter and no viewfinder. It is smaller than Leica's APS-C CL.
Three new compact Sigma primes for L-Mount
Since the formation of the L-Mount Alliance in 2018, there has been demand for lighter and smaller system lenses, particularly to suit cameras such as the Sigma fp and Panasonic S5. Now Sigma has added to it's Contemporary range with three keenly priced primes...
Modular Sigma fp — full details
The Sigma fp is an unusual entrant into the full-frame mirrorless market. Small, light and focused, it offers a lot for the reasonable price tag.
Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN | Art: World’s first constant f/1.8 full-frame mirrorless zoom
The new Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN | Art is claimed to be the first full-frame zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/1.8. Sigma says that this fast zoom delivers sharpness and clarity comparable to that of a prime lens throughout the range. Sigma has already pioneered fast zooms with the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | Art and the 25-35 f/2 DG HSM and the DN (digital native) 28-45mm f/1.8 adds to this impressive line up to join the latest lenses designed expressly for mirrorless cameras.
Sigma announces three Contemporary fast APS-C primes for L-Mount
Sigma has just introduced three fast APS-C primes when the only compatible cameras are Leica's CL and TL2. What's happening here?
Sigma L-Mount lenses bring a new dimension for owners of Leica’s SL cameras
The advent of the L-Mount Alliance has been particularly exciting for Leica users and the resulting expansion in the range of lenses adds a whole new dimension to owning, say, the SL2. Mike paid a visit to Sigma Imaging UK to check out the latest developments
The Sigma fp will arrive in the UK early in December at £1,999
The UK price of he Sigma fp and the kit (wth the 45mm f/2.8 prime) have now been announced. Stocks should reach dealers early in December.
Micro four-thirds: Sigma halts development of lenses as demand falls
Sigma will no longer develop lenses for the micro four-thirds system and detects a decline in demand for APS-C optics. The company is moving forward with its range of full-frame lenses...
Is there a difference between the Leica and Sigma 24-70mm zooms?
In the market for an L-mount medium-range zoom? If so, either of the two new 24-70 mm f/2.8s from Sigma or Leica could fit the bill. But is the Leica worth over twice as much as the very similar Sigma?
Sigma announces new 85mm f/1.4 for L Mount
Sigma's new 85mm f/1.4 is designed specifically for mirrorless cameras and is available in L-Mount and E-Mount. It is 45% lighter than its predessor and offers high performance in a compact body.
