Category Archives: Sigma

Sample photos from the new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens, shipping should start tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: April 20, 2016

D-pixx published several full resolution sample photos taken with the new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens ($1,099) and the Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera. The lens is expected to start shipping tomorrow (April 21st). Here are few 100% crops:

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The latest patents: Canon 35mm f/1.4, Sigma 200mm f/2 and more

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2016

Canon 35mm f/1.4 lens: Canon’s patent for improved image stabilization (IS): Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS HSM Sports lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS HSM lens:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 9, 2016

→ The Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens is now available for pre-order (Sony E+A, Nikon and Pentax mounts). → Check out the latest RockyNook photography books. You can still get 40% off with coupon code “PHOTORUMORS“. → We must be getting closer to the announcement of the new Fuji X-T2 camera: the X-T1 is $300 […]

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Sigma filed a patent for a 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2016

Sigma filed a patent in Japan for a 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens. In the past there have been rumors about a new Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM lens, but we have not seen an official announcement yet. Here are the patent details:

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Sigma MC-11 mount converter/lens adapter updates

By PR admin | Published: March 25, 2016

Sigma Japan announced the shipping date for the new Sigma MC-11 mount adapter: April 22nd, 2016. The company also introduced new lens kits (35mm f/1.4 + MC-11 and 50mm f/1.4 + MC-11): Update – the new Sigma kits are now listed at B&H: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens & TC-1401 1.4x teleconverter kit Sigma 150-600mm […]

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Weekly recap

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2016

Save $160 when you buy the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 Art lenses together Cosina augmented reality iOS app lets you put any lens on your Leica camera Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens officially announced Nikon D5 now shipping, additional coverage (hint: there is a new Lord of Darkness) Price of the Irix 15mm […]

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Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens real-world sample photos

By PR admin | Published: March 20, 2016

  A new set of sample photos from the recently announced Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens can be found at dpreview. The official sample photos are available here. The lens is expected to start shipping at the end of April. The US price is $1,099 and will be available in Nikon F, Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts. B&H […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2016

Rumors: Ricoh wants to enter the mirrorless interchangeable camera market Pentax K-1 sample photos *UPDATED* Huawei P9 smartphone with a dual Leica-made lens system to be revealed on April 6 Leica M-D Typ 262 camera model registered in Korea Does The X-Pro 2 Have a Problem? Fuji Looks Forward Fujifilm X-Pro 2 ACROS Video → Tamron […]

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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens real-world sample photos

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2016

New set of sample photos from the recently announced Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens can be found at dpreview, flickr and d-pixx. The official sample photos are available here. The lens is expected to start shipping in mid-March. The US price is $339 for both the Sony E and MFT mounts. Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens MTF […]

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WPPI special deals and the latest rebates

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2016

Check out the new Canon lens rebates Nikon also has new “lens-only” rebates for the month of March Up to $300 off on selected Fuji X series mirrorless cameras * Up to $200 off on selected Panasonic cameras * Up to $100 off on Sigma Art lenses * Up to $800 off selected Pentax AF […]

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Sigma MC-11 AF electronic E-mount adapter additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2016

Additional coverage on the newly announced Sigma MC-11 AF electronic E-mount adapter (US price: $249):

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More on the new Sigma sd Quattro mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2016

Some more info on the new sd Quattro and sd Quattro H mirrorless cameras with Foveon X3 sensor and Sigma SA mount (based on this YouTube CP+ presentation) Sigma did not try to create a small mirrorless solution with the new sd Quattro (obviously) Sigma tried to gain advantage from AF, AE accuracy and lack of […]

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