Category Archives: Sigma

Deal of the day: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 ART lens is now $120 off

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 ART lens is currently $120 off on eBay with free shipping (via 47th. Street Photo). The regular price of the lens is $899 and this is a new, not a refurbished product. Canon version is also available for the same price. Sigma recently announced 4 years warranty on […]

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What else is new?

I was offline during the past few days. Here is a quick recap of some of the latest photo related news: New Sony NEX radio triggers and hot shoe adapters announced (available on Amazon and eBay). Think Tank Photo released new sling bag line called TurnStyle. Those are the 2013-2014 EISA photo awards.

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New from Sigma: lens mount conversion service, 4 years warranty on all products

Sigma officially announced the previously rumored mount conversion service and new 4 years warranty. The full press release can be found here.  

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Sigma to announce mount conversion services on Thursday

Few days ago PhotoRumors broke the news about a new upcoming announcement from Sigma. As some of the commenters already mentioned, on Thursday Sigma will announce a new mount conversion service. This will be a free service from Sigma where you will be able to send your Sigma lens and convert to any of the […]

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Sigma rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM full frame lens next year

Sigma is rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM lens. The lens is expected to be released next year during the 2014 Photokina show in Germany. The new lens will be priced below the Canon’s 24-70 f/2.8 ($2,299). Update: here is a mockup of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM full frame lens by fotospekter.si:

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Sigma Poland is counting down to a “revolution” in 4 days

Sigma Poland has published a new website called Sigma Foto Revolution (rewolucja.sigma-foto.pl) that has a running countdown and a slogan that translates to “Destroy the system with Sigma, release is coming” or something like “Overthrow the system with Sigma, there is liberation“. The use of the word “system” is very interesting. On several occasions in the past, Sigma has […]

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DxOMark on the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A: “best performing APS-C zoom”

DxOmark tested the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A lens for Canon mount ($799) and labeled it as the “best performing APS-C zoom“: “With the introduction of this model, Sigma has the best performing zoom of its type. The DxOMark score of 25 points puts well ahead of both the full-frame Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II […]

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The latest patents from Olympus, Tamron, Sigma and Sony

Two new macro lens patents: Tamron 90mm f/2.8 and Sigma 180mm f/2.8. Another patent shows Tamron is also working on a 45mm f/2.8 Macro VC lens for Four Thirds cameras and another 60mm f/2.8 Macro VC lens for APS-C cameras. Olympus patented a 3D lens adapter that will achieve 3D effects with a regular camera and lens.

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Many US camera and lens rebate programs will expire this weekend

The Nikon rebates will be renewed next month, but many of the high-end lenses will not be included (end June 29th). The current Fujifilm rebates will not be extended (end June 29th). Those Canon savings will expire on July 6th. Sony’s offers are valid till June 29th. Tamron lens savings are set to expire on June 30th. […]

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The first Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens reviews and tests are out

The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens is not available in stores yet, but the first reviews are already posted online and they all have been very positive. The lens is priced at $799 and will be available at the end of July for all major mounts (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma). Very detailed and favorable Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC […]

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