Sigma has introduced its trio of current and extremely regarded DC DN Modern F1.Four prime lenses; the 16mm F1.4, 30mm F1.Four and 56mm F1.4, are coming to the Nikon Z mount –  and it is one other swipe at Canon’s seemingly closed RF-mount system. 

Already out there in Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro 4 Thirds and L-mount, these shall be Sigma’s first lenses for Nikon mirrorless cameras, being designed for APS-C cameras just like the Nikon Zfc, Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z50. 

Sigma has shared a press launch (opens in new tab) about its three new lenses the place additional particulars may be discovered.

There may be at present no launch date for these three new lenses, nor phrase of different doable Sigma-made Nikon Z lenses sooner or later – together with full-frame choices – though Sigma describes these DC DN Modern lenses because the ‘first’ it can make for the Nikon Z mount.

Sigma has an extended historical past of fantastic high quality lenses at aggressive worth factors and the information shall be music to the ears of Nikon APS-C mirrorless customers for whom lens choices are actually somewhat restricted. 

Relating to worth, once more there is no such thing as a public data, though we will draw from current costs of those lenses which are out there in 5 different mounts to get a tough thought. The road costs for the lenses range relying on the lens mount, however for the 16mm F1.Four are roughly £360 / $450 / AU$630; the 30mm F1.Four prices round £290 / $340 / AU$500, whereas the 56mm F1.Four is roughly £380 / $475 / AU$670.

Evaluation: Benefit Nikon for APS-C cameras

New APS-C lenses are nice information for Nikon Zfc, Z30 and Z50 customers. At present there are solely three Nikon-made autofocus zoom lenses out there on this format, the 16-50mm f/3.5-6.Three DX VR, 18-140mm f/3.5-6.Three DX VR and 50-250mm f/4.5-5.6 DX VR, and no prime lenses.

Now there’s the prospect of three extremely regarded, light-weight and compact autofocus prime lenses. The APS-C sensor crop issue means the lenses have an efficient focal size of 24mm, 45mm and 85mm respectively. 

That huge angle lens of the trio is synonymous with panorama pictures, whereas the opposite two are significantly common with portrait photographers, particularly with the utmost F1.Four aperture. It is an attractive pairing particularly with the fashionable Nikon Zfc.

The information can also be a blow to those who personal or have an interest within the Canon EOS R7, R10 and R50 cameras – Canon’s lineup of mirrorless RF-mount cameras, additionally with APS-C sensor.

Like Nikon, there are solely three budget-level zoom lenses out there for the R7, R10 and R50 cameras, but Canon persists in blocking third celebration lens makers, so the wait goes on for brand new Canon RF lenses. For a extremely competent digital camera just like the EOS R7 particularly, the restricted lens selection is its achilles heel, so for now, it appears Nikon has stolen a march over its historic rival.