Category Archives: Sigma

The latest leak: Sigma DP3 Merrill camera

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2013

  DSLRMagaizne leaked the pictures and specs of the new Sigma DP3 Merrill camera. The article is now removed, but you can see the cached page with the main specs:

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New: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM, 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM, lens USB dock

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2013

Sigma officially released two new lenses (the 17-70mm lens was already announced before) and new lens firmware update USB dock. For price and pre-order option check those links: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM The most important features for a standard zoom lens for digital […]

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The new Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM lens rumored to be released next month

By PR admin | Published: December 29, 2012

The new Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM lens (pictured on the left) is expected to be released in late January 2013 (probably during the CP+ show in Japan). The new lens will have an improved optical design and it will be 9mm shorter and  70g lighter then the current version (pictured on the right):

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2012

DigitalRev have listed the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens as discontinued. Fotodiox announced the Pro WonderBurst NEX radio flash trigger for Sony NEX cameras that look identical to the Allacax solution I covered few months ago. The SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 35mm T0.95 lens will be available in early 2013. The production […]

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Impress magazine 2013 predictions: new Foveon, X-Trans sensors, NEX camera, all full frame

By PR admin | Published: December 22, 2012

Every year the Japanese magazine Impress published their predictions on what product they expect the major camera manufacturers to introduce in the upcoming year (you can see their 2012 predictions here). Here is a recap of their 2013 prognosis (PDF file):

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Sigma patents several APS-C lenses with image stabilization

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2012

Simga’s 2012-234169 patent has calculations for 30mm f/2.8, 30mm f/2.5, 28mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8 and 55mm f/2.8 lenses designed for APS-C sized sensor. The interesting part is that the described lenses have built-in image stabilization. On few occasions in the past Sigma has made statements that they are not interested in developing a mirrorless interchangeable lens system camera. My […]

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Sample images from the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2012

Sigma published several sample images taken with the SD1 and their new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens ($899). The full size sample can be downloaded here. Update: more Sigma 35mm f/1.4 sample images taken with a Canon 5D are available here, here and here (last set taken with Canon EOS M).

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Seven new full frame DSLR lenses will start shipping in the next 30 days

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2012

Several new and interesting full frame DSLR lenses will start shipping at the end of November/beginning of December: Zeiss The new Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 and Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 lenses will be available from December 2012 onwards. Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 lens technical data: Focal length 15 mm Aperture range f/2.8 -22 Number of lens elements/groups 15/12 Focusing range:  […]

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Sigma to continue to produce DSLR and compact system cameras for photo enthusiasts

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2012

In a recent interview with AP, Sigma’s CEO confirmed that they will continue to produce DSLR and compact system cameras for photo enthusiasts in the future: We will support both the DSLR and CSC systems. The only condition is we will focus on photo enthusiasts – people who love photography and who take pictures seriously. During the […]

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Nikon, Canon, Sony, Sigma, Tamron and Lexar rebates set to expire this weekend

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2012

The following rebate programs are set to expire this weekend: Nikon rebates: save up to $950 (expire 9/29) Canon rebates: save up to $300 (expire 9/29) Canon rebates: save up to $350 (expire 9/29) Sigma rebates: save up to $200 (expire 9/30) Tamron rebates: save up to $200 (expire 9/30) Sony rebates: save up to $200 (expire 9/29) Panasonic […]

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New lenses, curved image sensor patents from Sigma, Canon and Sony

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2012

Sigma filed patent 2012-181508 in Japan for 30mm f/2.8, 30mm f/2.5, 45mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8, 55mm f/2.8 mirrorless lenses. Canon filed patent 2012-159723 for a 14mm f/2.8 lens. The design contains 14 elements in 10 groups.

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Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens leaks at Photokina presentation

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2012

Janne Heimonen spotted something interesting in a recent Sigma presentation at Photokina by their CEO Kazuto Yamaki: a listing for a Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens. Sigma currently has only a 300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM lens in their lineup ($3,399). Here is the meaning of Sigma’s lens abbreviations: EX – superior build and optical […]

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