Sigma announced a new dp1 Quattro camera: 29MP Foveon X3 Quattro CMOS Image Sensor TRUE III Image Processing Engine 19mm f/2.8 Lens (35mm Equivalent: 28mm) 3.0″ 920k-dot TFT LCD Screen ISO Range: 100-6400 in 1/3 Steps RAW Image Capture Max RAW Resolution of 5,424 x 3,616 Contrast Detection Autofocus Manual Focus Ring P/S/A/M Exposure Control […]
Two new deals from Adorama: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens for Nikon or Canon for $349 (regular price: $499), free shipping, expires 09/20. Samsung NX30 with 18-55mm lens for $599 (regular price: $849) use coupon code SAMSUNGSUM at checkout , free 2 days shipping and 4% Adorama rewards, expires 09/27.
Sigma will soon announce a new 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens. Here are the diffraction, distortion and vignetting graphs:
Update: this post has been updated multiple times to reflect the latest Photokina rumors. As you have probably already noticed, I do not post every single rumor that circulates on the Internet for the very simple reason that many websites just post unreliable information and in many cases just plain nonsense. Here is a quick recap […]
→ The Handevision Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens (Canon + Micro Four Thirds mounts) and the Sigma dp2 Quattro Digital Camera are now in stock. → The new Kodak Pixpro SL10 smart lens digital camera module for smartphones is now available for pre-order. → New from Lomography: the world’s first do-it-yourself SLR camera now comes with […]
For Photokina in September Sigma is rumored to announce the previously rumored 24mm f/1.4 Art lens and a new 14-24mm f/4 with OS. The 24mm lens will be priced at $1,099 and the 14-24mm will be $1,199. The 14-24mm will have an 82mm filter ring. After the success of the 35mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4 Art versions, a new 24mm lens […]
The Pentax 645z medium format camera is now shipping and it currently in stock at Ace Photo (the old model is currently $2,000 off). The Hasselblad HV is also now shipping and is currently in stock. The Sony a7s camera is now in stock and B&H is offering a new trade-in program that can get you […]
→ Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens is now available for pre-order at B&H. → Think Tank Photo released new Airport Roller Derby and My 2nd Brain bags. → A Xitek forum member has designed an EVF for the Sigma DP Merrill series cameras. It seems that the image displayed in the EVF is a direct output from the USB hub […]
Sigma announced the pricing and availability of their latest DP2 Quattro compact camera: $999 (pre-orders: Adorama | B&H), shipping will start in early August. Sample images taken with the DP2 can be found here.
In addition to the 24mm f/1.4, Sigma is also rumored to announce a new 85mm f/1.4 DG lens as a part of their Art series. With the success of the their 35mm and 50mm Art lenses, it should not be a surprise to anyone that Sigma will concentrate on that product line and the 24 and […]
