Category Archives: Sigma

The big 2016 Photokina recap (list of rumored cameras and lenses)

After the official Canon and Fuji announcements, this is an updated list on what to expect in the next few weeks before the start of the Photokina show:

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What else is new?

With only few weeks left till Photokina, there are many news that I already covered on the other blogs or they are just not worth a separate post. Here is a recap on what else is new:

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The latest patents applications from Tamron, Sigma, Panasonic, Fuji and Canon

The most interesting new patent is for a Tamron 115mm f/1.4 VC full frame DSLR lens – I already covered it on NikonRumors. Sigma 14mm f/3.5 or f/4 lens patent for APS-C mirrorless cameras with zero distortion. Panasonic has a patent for a 24-240mm f/3.6-6.5 MFT lens. Fujifilm filed an unusual patent for a 100mm f/2 […]

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List of upcoming announcements/rumored cameras and lenses

Here is an updated list (see original post here) on what new cameras and lenses are rumored to be announced in the next few weeks before the 2016 Photokina show:

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Sigma cameras sale

New price drop on several Sigma cameras in the US: Sigma SD1 Merrill DSLR camera: $1,899 (reg price: $2,299) Sigma dp2 Quattro camera: $699 (reg price: $999) Sigma DP2 Merrill camera: $699 (reg price:$999) The Sigma dp0, dp1 and dp3 cameras are also discounted by $300 All three cameras come with free shipping.

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Sigma sd Quattro camera now shipping

The Sigma sd Quattro camera is now shipping and is already in stock in Japan. For US pricing and availability check B&H or Adorama. Amazon Germany is now taking pre-orders. Yodobashi has a nice report on the sd camera with many sample photos (see also part 2).

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Sigma is rumored to start its own line of cinema lenses

I received some information that Sigma is planning on launching their own line of cinema lenses. I expect the official announcement to be before the Photokina show in September. Stay tuned for more details.

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Price of Sigma sd Quattro camera announced

Sigma announced today the price of several of their latest products: Sigma sd Quattro: $799 USD (available in July) Sigma sd Quattro and Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC HSM Art bundle: $999 USD (available in July) Sigma EF-630 flash: $379 USD (available in July) EF-630 dedicated USB Docking station: $79 USD Press release:

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