Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art Announced (successor of 18-35mm)

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Sigma announced the successor of their highly popular and regarded 18-35mm f/1.8 ART lens, the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art. I own the Sigma 18-35mm and can confirm it is an outstanding lens.

The Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art lens will be available in mid-July at authorized Sigma dealers for Sony E-mount, L-Mount, Fujifilm X Mount, and Canon RF Mount for a retail price of $919.

Press release:

Sigma Corporation Announces the Versatile, Professional-Grade 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art Lens, Pushing the Boundaries for Both Photography and Video

Ronkonkoma, NY, June 17, 2025 – Sigma Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of Sigma Corporation, is pleased to introduce the 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art, the first Art lens for APS-C format since 2016, and the very first made exclusively for crop sensor mirrorless cameras.

At a glance:

  • APS-C | f/1.8 to f/16
  • 25.5 to 60mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Superfast Wide-to-Normal Zoom
  • HLA Autofocus
  • 11″ Minimum Focus Distance
  • Control Ring
  • SLD and Aspherical Elements
  • Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating
  • Dust & Splash Resistant Construction

This remarkable new lens is the direct successor to the groundbreaking 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art for DSLR cameras, offering the user a wider angle of view as well as more versatility at the telephoto end. With an updated optical design, it delivers the image quality and brightness of a prime lens, along with the versatility of a zoom. This fast, flexible lens is also designed with video shooting in mind, featuring an inner zoom, high-speed and silent linear autofocus, and minimal focus breathing, as well as a dust and splash-resistant structure for use in virtually any environment.

Significantly lighter than its predecessor, the 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art lens weighs only 535g (18.9 oz.) and is stacked with features that will appeal to photographers, filmmakers and content creators alike, no matter what camera system it is paired with.

With an F1.8 large aperture and exceptional image quality comparable to a prime lens across the entire zoom range

This zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras pushes the boundaries of still and video expression

The Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art builds upon the groundbreaking innovations of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Art, which earned high acclaim as the world’s first F1.8 zoom lens in the photography and video industry. Thirteen years after its debut, this next-generation lens achieves not only superior optical performance but also a wider focal length of 17-40mm while reducing its weight by over 30%. This dramatically enhances the versatility of a large aperture standard zoom lens.
In addition to the fast and quiet autofocus driven by the HLA (High-response Linear Actuator), the lens incorporates an inner zoom mechanism and minimal focus breathing, ensuring outstanding performance for both still photography and video production. Sigma, the pioneer that stunned the world with the first-ever F1.8 zoom lens, has once again revolutionized the history of large aperture zoom lenses with groundbreaking advancements.

Specifications:

  • Lens construction: 17 elements in 11 groups (4 SLD, 4 aspherical elements)
  • Angle of View: 79.7-39.1°
  • Number of Diaphragm Blades: 11 (Rounded Diaphragm)
  • Minimum Aperture: F16
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 28cm / 11.1in.
  • Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:4.8 at f=40mm
  • Filter Size: φ67mm
  • Maximum Diameter x Length: φ72.9mm x 115.9mm / φ2.9in. x 4.6in.
  • Weight: 535g / 18.9oz.
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Canon EOS R7 Mark II: The Mechanical Shutter Gets Ghosted (Allegedly)

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Oh look, another day, another RF mount rumor from the buzzing beehive of inbox chaos. This time, it’s about the Canon EOS R7 Mark II. Or maybe the R7 V, or the R7 X Pro Ultra Deluxe. Who knows? The names keep changing, much like the specs, and our collective sanity.

Info from a “Retailer”

A couple of days ago, someone got a “tip” from a retailer he sort of trusts, although their track record includes a few overly enthusiastic employees who once tried to convince us the R5 shot 12K RAW. From a potato.

So naturally, we’re listening very closely.

Mechanical Shutter? Never Heard of it.

Here’s the big bombshell: the R7 Mark II might ditch the mechanical shutter entirely. Yes, the ancient relic could finally be heading for the RF Museum of Obsolete Camera Parts. Pour one out for the satisfying clack that once made photographers feel something.

To be fair, Nikon has already banished the mechanical shutter to the shadow realm with the Z8 and Z9. Canon, ever the gentleman, kept it alive in the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1, probably out of nostalgia or a misplaced sense of decorum. But let’s be real: the clock is ticking.

Enter: 40fps of Electronic Glory

Apparently, the R7 Mark II’s sensor will have readout speeds that let it rip 40fps using the electronic shutter. Which sounds impressive, until you remember you’ll need a superhuman thumb to scroll through all those shots.

But hey, at least it won’t break like mechanical shutters do when you have the audacity to use them. Moving parts? So last century.

Fake Shutter Sounds Incoming? Please No.

Some people gets emotional reminiscing about the thwack of a real shutter, back when you could identify cameras by ear, like some kind of hipster echolocator. Let’s hopes Canon doesn’t try to “simulate” the sound electronically.

Because that’s what we need: a fake noise to accompany our fake leather grips and fake pentaprisms. Just ask car companies how well that’s going.

Rumored Specs™

  • 32.2MP APS-C Sensor (because 32.1 was clearly not enough)
  • Zero mechanical shutter (bye, drama queen)
  • 40fps electronic burst (for when you need 92 photos of a squirrel blinking)
  • 6K RAW Video (because editing 300GB files is character-building)
  • Active cooling (your SD cards may still catch fire, though)
  • R5 Mark II body size/layout (aka The Same, But Slightly Taller)

Conclusion? Vibes.

We have no clue if this is real, but it seems it wasn’t sent anonymously, which in rumorland is basically a notarized affidavit. No established leaker names were dropped, but hey, it’s 2025. Truth is optional.

We’ll keep you updated as the whispers turn into louder whispers, then eventually into specs that change the night before launch. There is a commitment to keep us all confused.

Stay hopeful. Or skeptical. Or just shoot film. Or just shoot.

[via CR]

Canon EOS R6 Mark III: The Camera That’s Always Just Around the Corner

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New Canon rumor from the interweb of eager rumor mills. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III, the mythical beast we’ve all heard whispers about for what feels like an eternity. According to a recent conversation at Canon HQ (yes, in-person! how retro), it seems the project has experienced a few “minor” delays. Shocking, right?

All-New Sensor (Allegedly)

Rumors suggest it’ll have a 24MP sensor. Some say it’s borrowed from the EOS R3, others swear it’s “all-new.” Canon apparently called it “all-new,” which clears up absolutely nothing. But sure, 24MP. Unless, of course, it magically turns into something else later. You know how facts work in camera rumorland.

Resolution Boost? Maybe?

There’s a whisper of 30–32MP, potentially putting it somewhere between the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II in readout speed. Which sounds fast enough for a CMOS sensor, assuming we still care about that sort of thing.

Naturally, Canon is testing multiple sensors, because why settle on something early when you can keep us guessing for sport?

New Viewfinder, New Flippy Thing

A kind soul at Canon mentioned a “new type of EVF” and a fresh take on the LCD flippy mechanism. Groundbreaking stuff, surely. As for what “new type of EVF” means? Your guess is as good as ours. Maybe it reads your mind. Maybe it’s just slightly less terrible in bright sunlight.

Will It Cost More? Of Course It Will.

Expect it to be more expensive than the $2,499 launch price of the R6 Mark II. But not too much more, the rumor claims it’ll be “under $3000,” which is very reassuring in 2025, when that buys you approximately one banana and a coffee.

In Conclusion (Sort Of)

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is definitely heating up, in the sense that people online are confidently repeating each other’s vague speculation. We’re sure we’re probably on the right track, but don’t hold your breath for an actual release date. Canon says it’s coming “in 2025.” Precise.

Will it make our wishlist? Nah. But a resolution bump might help it trend, and isn’t that what really matters?

Stay tuned. Or don’t. We’ll have more whispers from the void before the week is out. In the meantime, do not forget: the best camera is the one you have with you.

[via CR]

Canon Patent: 70-200mm F4 IS And APS-C 18-50mm F4 IS

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A new Canon patent application, published on May 29, 2025, offers a peek into some potentially exciting new lenses. It outlines a few optical designs that closely resemble a “70-200mm F4” and an “APS-C 18-50mm F4”, both seemingly inner zoom lenses, meaning their physical length stays constant while zooming.

Patent Overview

  • Publication Number: P2025082363
  • Publication Date: 2025-05-29
  • Title: Zoom Lens and Imaging Device
  • Filing Date: 2023-11-17
  • Applicant: Canon Inc. (ID: 000001007)
  • Summary: The patent describes a compact, lightweight, positive-lead-type zoom lens design, optimized to correct various aberrations even at longer telephoto focal lengths.

Example Designs

Example 1 (Likely full-frame 70-200mm F4)

  • Focal Length: 73.68–194.48mm
  • Aperture: F4.10
  • Half Angle of View: 16.36°–6.35°
  • Image Height: 21.64mm
  • Total Length: 198.01mm
  • Back Focus: 49.13–65.78mm

Example 2 (Likely APS-C 18-50mm F4)

  • Focal Length: 18.54–52.02mm
  • Aperture: F4.10
  • Half Angle of View: 33.06°–14.50°
  • Image Height: 13.66mm
  • Total Length: 130.47mm
  • Back Focus: 14.72mm (constant)

Both examples maintain a consistent lens length while zooming, which is classic inner zoom behavior. This could be a move targeting video shooters, especially given the growing demand for compact, stable optics. It’s also possible this research influenced the development of lenses like the RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ, which was also patented around the same timeframe.

So, is Canon working on an inner zoom 70-200mm F4? Technically, the RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM already exists, so launching another F4 zoom in the same range might seem redundant. But with the newer RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z in the mix, maybe we’re looking at a slimmed-down F4 version of that. It wouldn’t be out of character for Canon to double down if they see a niche worth filling.

[via asobinet]

Unannounced Canon Gear Has Been Registered

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Canon has quietly registered two unreleased cameras with model numbers DS126916 and ID0184 with an overseas certification body. Naturally, speculation is swirling: are these the long-rumored EOS R6 Mark III or EOS R7 Mark II?

What We Know So Far

  • DS126916 has appeared alongside camera ID 0184, both supporting dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5.1GHz) and Bluetooth.
  • Canon’s previous registrations show a clear pattern:
    • DS126922 – EOS R5 Mark II (Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth)
    • DS126928 – EOS R1 (Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth)
    • DS126941 – EOS R50 V (Wi-Fi 5 & Bluetooth)
    • DS126904 – PowerShot V1 (Wi-Fi 5 & Bluetooth)
    • ID174 – Unknown, Wi-Fi 5
    • ID179 – Unknown, Wi-Fi 5

The “DS” prefix typically indicates still digital cameras, while “ID” models are often part of the Cinema EOS lineup.

Given this naming trend and the wireless capabilities, it’s a safe bet that DS126916 is a new stills camera, possibly the R6 III or R7 II, while ID0184 could belong to Canon’s cinema range.

All signs point to an upcoming announcement. Whether the rumors match reality is yet to be seen – but something new is definitely on the horizon.

[via asobinet]