Category Archives: Sigma

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2015

→ Announced: Rokinon XEEN cinema full frame lenses (see hands-on review). → New Sony lens rebates are now live. → New deals on Lexar memory cards.

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Sigma is working on a new 12-24mm lens

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2015

I received some information that Sigma is working on a new 12-24mm lens. Two new versions will be introduced: Art and Contemporary (similar to the 150-600mm lens). This is all I have for now, stay tuned for additional information. Sigma currently has a 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM II lens in their lineup.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2015

→ Sigma UK announced the pricing and availability of the 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM lens: £949.99 (the Canon version is already in stock in the US and Europe). → New Think Tank Photo “Roller Flair” bag announced. → Lomography got a new Lomo’Instant Kyoto edition camera kit that includes 3 lens attachments (fisheye, close-up and portrait). → Sony […]

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Now in stock and shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2015

Now in stock and shipping in the US: Ricoh GR II Sony RX100 IV Olympus Air A01 Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens for Canon EF

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The latest patents from Sigma, Canon and Sony

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2015

→ Sigma filed a patent for a 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM (FLD) Art lens with zero distortion. → Canon has a new patent applications for a lubricating camera body cap.

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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens US pricing announced

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2015

The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens will cost $999 in the US and will be available in Nikon, Canon and Sigma mounts. Shipping will start on July, 2015. Pre-orders are currently open at B&H and Adorama. Here is the full press release:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 10, 2015

→ Amazon promises better deals on their “Prime Day” than on Black Friday. Check those pages on July 15th for more details: Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon Germany Amazon France Amazon Italy Amazon Spain → The Sigma dp0 camera is now in stock. → Pentax issued a service advisory for “power-off” issue when using the […]

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First hands-on of the new Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens with many sample photos

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2015

Herbert from d-pixx.de just informed me that he posted his preliminary hands-on of the new Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens with 36 real-life pictures (taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera). The complete test/review will follow on Saturday. The US pricing of the lens is still not announced.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 4, 2015

→ Price drop: the Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera is now $935.24 (the K-3 is $749). → Expires today: $300 off on the Sony a7 mirrorless camera. → The Sony RX100 MIV camera is now shipping and is currently in stock. The camera manual can be downloaded here. → The Panasonic Lumix CM1 camera and smartphone with […]

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Sigma reports live view issues when using some of their lenses on the Canon EOS 5Ds and 5DsR cameras

By PR admin | Published: June 30, 2015

In addition to the service advisory from Tamron, Sigma also reported a live view issues (images are not being displayed) when using the following lenses with the Canon EOS 5Ds and 5DsR cameras:

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