Sigma patent shows they are thinking about launching new f/1.2 fast prime lenses for Micro Four Thirds

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A brand new Sigma patent spotted by Nikoneye.com shows that Sigma is developing a new range of f/1.2 fast primes. And thanks to an update we got via our reader Mistral we now learned that these lenses are designed for Micro Four Thirds (and not APS-C mirrorless as previously guessed). There are three lens versions: 14mm, 24mm and 35mm f/1.2.

Sigma google translated text explains why the lenses need to be fast:

Although many interchangeable lenses with a larger F value than F1.4 are provided, in order that they may make depth of field still shallower, an interchangeable lens whose F value is smaller than F1.2 is desired.

But a patent is just a patent for now. They may never will really bring such lenses on market.

Will both Canon and Nikon announce Full Frame mirrorless in February?

And now even Canonrumors reports about a possible High End (Full Frame?) mirrorless system camera presentation coming in February.

We’ve been told that Canon is sending out “very elaborate” invites to select dealers and VIPs for a mirrorless camera announcement next month.
The invitation was described as being very high end, printed on heavy glossy paper and showing a silhouette of a camera shaped like the EOS M6 with a hole cut out where the sensor would be.

Also Nikon might announce something before the CP+ show. But with both companies we still have no clue about what camera they will announce with what kind of lenses. But to sum up this seems to be the “trend”:

  1. Both companies could announced their FF mirrorless cameras (or prototypes or roadmap) on CP+ show.
  2. Both seem to use proper new mounts. They will not use the current DSLR mount and just take away the mirror :)
  3. Both seem to go for the Full Frame and not for the APS-C sensor.