A new interview with Sigma’s CEO Mr. Kazuto Yamaki was published online. It seems that Sigma is interested in producing a mirrorless camera that can shoot video in the future (at the 7:40 mark): Sigma’s current line of cameras cannot shoot video as a result of the high data volume the Foveon sensor is producing and […]
The Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera is rumored to be released on December 20th. Pre-orders will open on December 6th. The Japanese price of the camera will be ¥139,860 (around $1,200). The Sigma sd Quattro H camera was announced back in February 2016 and comes with a 45MP APS-H Foveon X3 Quattro CMOS sensor […]
Most (if not all) Sigma lenses sold in Europe will go up in price between 9% and 28% on January 1, 2017. The list above shows the old and new dealer pricing for some lenses (check the retail EU prices for Sigma lenses at Amazon.de and Amazon.fr). RRS will also have a 5-10% price increase on […]
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional coverage: Dpreview posted their Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens sample gallery online. Ephotozine, Petapixel, MPEX, Optyczne/LensTip and Photographyblog posted their reviews of the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens is already shipping – the next batch is expected on November 25th. The lens features […]
With all the announcements around the Photokina and PhotoPlus shows, I have not covered the latest patent applications in a while. Here is an update: Samsung → I addition to the 70-200mm f/2.8, there is another full frame mirrorless lens patent from Samsung for a 24-70mm f/2.8 OIS lens that was recently published in Japan. […]
→ The original shipping date of the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens was initially listed as “late October”. B&H now lists the US shipping date as mid-November 2016. → Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens first test and real-live pictures are now available online (pre-order, more info available here). Another set of sample photos can […]
DIYphotography reports that Sigma is stopping to make some of their Sony mount lenses: According to our source, Sony makes a fraction of the business for Sigma. They also note that Sigma wants more focus in their factories on their cine line, and resources are shifting. Lastly, our source told us that there are still […]
The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary zoom lens is now on sale for $679 on eBay with free shipping and available for all three mounts: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens for Nikon mount Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens for Canon mount Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens for […]
In a recent interview with Focus-numerique Sigma’s president Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that Sigma will start producing full frame FE lenses for Sony E-mount in the future. Interestingly enough, he said the same thing in March last year in at least two different interviews with major websites. No other details were given, except the fact that Mr. Yamaki himself […]
The previously rumored Sigma lenses are now officially announced: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (pre-order and US pricing, more info available here) Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art (pre-order and US pricing, more info available here) Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sport (pre-order and US pricing, more info available here) Press release:
