Category Archives: Sigma

Sigma EF-630 flash announced

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

Sigma announced a new EF-630 flash (for now only in Japan) that will be compatible with the new Sigma sd Quattro mirrorless cameras. Pricing was not released. Press release:

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New Sigma MC-11 AF lens adapter (Canon EF / Sigma SA to Sony E-mount)

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2016

In addition to the 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art and 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses, next week Sigma will also announce a new Canon EF and Sigma SA to Sony E-Mount lens adapter called MC-11 that will be 100% compatible with AF and metering. Sigma is preparing new firmware updates for the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS […]

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Four new lenses from Sigma and Tamron to be announced next week

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2016

Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups Three FLD, one SLD elements, one high-refractive-index high-dispersion glass, three high refractive index SLD glass Filter size: 82mm Shortest focusing distance: 95cm Maximum magnification: 1: 6.7 Total length: 170.7mm Maximum diameter: 93.5mm Weight: 1490g Aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture) New thinned ultrasonic motor Inner focus, […]

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At least two new Sigma lenses rumored to be announced on February 23rd

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2016

Few updates on the Sigma lens teaser I reported few days ago – there were two different teasers and I believe both are now removed from Facebook. The first one is most likely for a new zoom, while the second (smaller) lens will probably be mirrorless:

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The current ongoing rebates/deals by manufacturer

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2016

These are the current ongoing rebates/deals by manufacturer:                                                

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Sigma teases new lens announcement on February 23rd

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2016

Sigma Austria posted a teaser on their Facebook page about a new lens that will be announced on February 23rd for the 2016 CP+ show in Japan. Here is the translated text:

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New patents: Sigma 20mm f/1.8 DG HSM and Canon EF 16-35mm f / 2.8 L USM lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2016

Sigma filed a patent in Japan for 20mm f/1.8 DG HSM Contemporary lens: Patent number: 2016-12034 Published on January 21, 2016 Filed on June 30, 2014 Focal length: 20.70 21.01 F-number: 1.84 1.95 Full angle of view 2ω: 93.42 90.34 The image height Y: 21.63 21.63 Overall length of the lens: 139.73 139.73 Canon has […]

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New lens patents: Tamron SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD and Sigma 30-300mm f/2.8-3.5 Super 35

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2016

Two new patents from Tamron and Sigma: Tamron filed a patent for a SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD full frame DSLR lens. Sigma filed a patent in Japan for a 30-300mm f/2.8-3.5 Super 35 lens. Maybe Sigma is getting also into the cinema lens segment?

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Pricing and availability of Sigma WR water repellent ceramic protector filter announced

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2016

Sigma announces the pricing and availability of their new WR water repellent ceramic protector filter. The official pricing is listed below but the actual street prices at B&H are lower: $130 for size 67mm $151 for size 72mm $165 for size 77mm $203 for size 82mm $283 for size 86mm $346 for size 95mm $441 […]

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2015 worst camera of the year: vote now

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2016

It’s time again for our 3rd annual Worst Camera of the Year Award. Please vote and share this poll. Here are the nominees in a random order:

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