Category Archives: Sigma

Sigma confirms: no plans for mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for now

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2012

In a recent interview with IR, Sigma representative confirmed what they already mentioned few months ago – the company has no plans to introduce a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for now:

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Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 Macro, 35mm f/1.4 and 120-300mm f/2.8 lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2012

Sigma announced three new lenses today: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM – This new Contemporary lens is designed for cameras with an APS-c sensor and covers a range equivalent to 25.5 to 105mm on a 35mm camera. An upgrade to its predecessor, which was released in December 2009, this general purpose lens offers […]

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Pricing and availability of Sigma DP1 Merrill announced

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

Sigma announced the price and availability of their 46MP Sigma DP1 Merrill camera: you can buy the camera next month for $999. The DP1 model has a 19mm f/2.8 lens (equivalent to 28mm), the already available DP2 version has a 30mm f/2.8 lens (45mm equivalent). Sample images from the DP1 can be found here.

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Sigma has no plans for a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

By PR admin | Published: July 27, 2012

In a recent interview with the Chinese website Xitek, Sigma confirmed that they do not have plans to develop a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The company will concentrate on producing lenses, DSLR and compact cameras. This contradicts with a previous statement made by Sigma in 2010.

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Sigma announces pricing and availability for 180mm f/2.8 macro lens

By PR admin | Published: July 13, 2012

Sigma Corporation, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, has announced that the Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM will be available in the United States on July 27 for the street price of $1,699.

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Sigma announced pricing and availability of the 46MP DP2 Merrill camera

By PR admin | Published: June 30, 2012
Sigma DP2 Merrill

Sigma announced the price and availability of the Sigma DP2 Merrill camera: shipping will start in July 2012 for a street price of $999 which is actually reasonable considering that the camera will have the 46MP APS-C X3 sensor form the SD1.

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Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens announced

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2012

The previously rumored Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens is now official. Adorama has the price listed as $499. The Canon version is expected later this month, Nikon mount will be released in July, Sony and Pentax versions will be out later this year. The current 18-250mm model will be available for sale through the […]

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New Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM lens coming soon

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2012

Sigma is expected to announce a new 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM lens for Canon mount. The new version will add macro capability to the current Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens and will be available on June 25, 2012. Via Digicame-info.com

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: June 3, 2012

Panasonic is cutting the workforce of its Osaka head office by between 3,000 and 4,000 workers. Olympus to cut 2,500 jobs, consolidate overseas plants, sell 10 percent stake to Sony or Panasonic. Michael Woodford, Ex-Olympus CEO, wins multi-million dollar settlement. New rebates on Sigma lenses (up to $200 off). See all current rebates here.

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Sigma DP2 Merrill delayed till July

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2012
Sigma DP2 Merrill

Sigma Japan issued a statement about the Sigma DP2 Merrill – like most Sigma product, the new DP2 Merrill compact camera is also delayed and is now expected to be released in July, 2012 (which probably means September):

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New rebates from Tamron, Sony and Quantum

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2012

Tamron: Sony: Sigma: Canon: Nikon: Quantum:

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The latest rebates from Sigma, Sony, Canon and Nikon

By PR admin | Published: May 19, 2012

This is an update list of the current rebates on photo equipment, now including up to $200 off Sigma lenses: Tamron: Sigma: Sony: Canon: Nikon: Quantum:

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