Category Archives: Sigma

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 22, 2015

→ Sample photos from the Sigma dp0 Quattro camera ($999) published online (more photos available here). → The Sony a7R camera is now $400 off. → The $100 off discount for the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will expire on June 30th.

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The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2015

The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens I reported yesterday is now officially announced and will be available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts. The matching lens hood is LH876-03. Check pricing at B&H. Update: some sample images and a quick hands-on review can be found here. Technical specifications: Lens Construction: 18 elements in 13 groups […]

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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens confirmed for tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

The rumor I reported earlier today was correct – Sigma will announce a new 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens (pictures via digicame-info). Stay tuned for details.

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New Sigma 24-35mm f/2 full frame lens rumored to be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

I just received a last minute tip that tomorrow Sigma will announce a new 24-35mm f/2 full frame lens. Let’s wait and see… sounds too good to be true. Update #1: this lens is coming, the first leaked pictures can be found here. Update #2: the lens is now officially announced.

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Pricing and availability of the Sigma dp0 Quattro camera announced

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2015

Sigma announced the US pricing and availability of their dp0 Quattro camera (the version with the 14mm f/4 lens): shipping will start in late July for the street price of $999:

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens review

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2015

Will Chao (willchaophotography.com) will review the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens (currently $100 off) and compare it to the Canon 50mm f/1.2, Canon 50mm f/1.8 and the old Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lenses: Will Chao here, I am a wedding photographer in Melbourne. Welcome to my review of the Sigma 50mm F1.4 ART vs […]

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Sigma to use the new Foveon X3 Quattro Direct sensor in a future DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2015

In a recent interview, Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki mentioned that they are planning to use the new Foveon X3 Quattro Direct sensor from the DP2 Quattro compact camera in a future Sigma DSLR body: First, we started with the sensor development. We had already been discussing what kind of sensor we make with the Foveon, Inc. and […]

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Sigma TS-81 tripod socket and BG-11 base grip now shipping, dp0 Quattro camera to be released next month

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2015

The Sigma TS-81 tripod socket is now shipping (check US pricing): We are pleased to announce the availability of TRIPOD SOCKET TS-81 that is the optional lens foot which can be attached to the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports. It is compatible with the Arca Swiss quick release plate and the clamp. […]

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What else is new: firmware updates, service advisories and more

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2015

→ Olympus will release firmware updated v3.1 for the OMD E-M1 camera on June 16. → Canon issued a service advisory: “the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive“. → Firmware update v1.0.4 for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera released. […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 5, 2015

→ Adorama now sells Kipon Adapters. → Jury orders Motorola to pay $10M for Fujifilm patent claims. → Metz: “future is assured” (the company filed for insolvency last year). → The new Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art lens is rumored to start shipping by the end of this month. → Leica now offers 12% off on […]

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