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Three new Sigma lens deals (ending tomorrow)

B&H currently has special deals on three Sigma lenses that will end tomorrow: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens: 4% rewards, reg. price: $949, instant savings: $100, final price: $849 Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens: 4% rewards, reg. price: $999, instant savings: $200, final price: $799 Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art lenses: 4% […]

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The new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens and MC-11 lens adapter are now shipping

The Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens is now shipping and is currently in stock (limited availability) at: B&H, Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and Foto Hans Keuzekamp. Sample photos from the lens can be found at Sigma, Optyczne, D-pixx and Dpreview.

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

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

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?

→ 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

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

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

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

  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?

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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