Category Archives: Sigma

Sigma: no plans for L-mount version of the SD Quattro H camera, Foveon development starting from scratch

Sigma had a Q&A session during the CP+ show and they answers several questions regarding L-mount and the development of their full frame Foveon sensor:

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Sigma confirms a new DG DN Sports lens is in development (Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Sports?)

In their CP+ presentation Sigma confirmed that a new DG DN Sports lens is currently in the final stage of development – this could be the already rumored Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Sports lens:

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Announced: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens for E-mount and L-mount

Sigma has announced the previously leaked Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens for E-mount and L-mount: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Hands-on, reviews and sample photos: 42West | Explora | Sigma blog | Sigma website |  Dpreview Product highlights: L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 Two FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements Three Aspherical Elements Super […]

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This is the new Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens

New details on the upcoming Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens: 16 elements in 12 groups (2 FLD glass, 2 SLD glass, 3 aspherical lenses) Minimum focusing distance: 0.19m (wide-angle) | 0.38m (telephoto) Maximum shooting magnification 1: 3.3 (wide-angle end) /1: 4.6 (telephoto end) Filter size: 67mm, Dimensions: 72.2 x 101.5mm Weight 470g, $ […]

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First pictures of the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens

Here are the first images of the rumored Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens (the official announcement is expected on February 24):

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An update on the development of the Sigma Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology

Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki issued an update on the Sigma Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology – in short: Sigma started the project from scratch, terminated our contract with the sensor manufacturer and the development is still ongoing. No timeframe was provided. Here are the details:

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Coming soon: new Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens

Nokishita reports that an unnamed website already has an unpublished article describing a new Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens that will be announced together with the rumored Sigma fp L camera and the new external electronic viewfinder EVF-11. The official announcement is expected on February 24, 2021:

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New Sigma fp L camera registered online

I already reported that Sigma will be releasing a new camera with L-mount. Today Nokishita confirmed that Sigma has registered a new model in Korea under the name “fp L” No additional details are available, but we can assume that the new fp L will be a version of the current Sigma fp camera. The […]

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Sigma registered a new external electronic viewfinder EVF-11

Sigma registered a new external electronic viewfinder EVF-11 in Korea on February 4, 2021. This viewfinder could be the accessory for an upcoming camera.The 60MP Foveon Sigma X3 mirrorless camera has been delayed indefinitely, so maybe we will see another L-mount camera soon (maybe a a Sigma fp update/refresh)? Via Nokishita

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Sigma’s CEO confirms the possibility of making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts

Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed in a recent interview what I have been reporting for a while –  that company’s short‑term strategy involves the possibility of introducing mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts:

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