Category Archives: Sigma

Japanese magazine Nippon Camera predictions for 2013

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2013

The Japanese Nippon Camera published their predictions for 2013. Similar to the article published by the Impress magazine few months ago, those forecasts are often based on information from rumors blogs:

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Sigma DP-3 available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2013

The new 46MP Sigma DP-3 Merril camera (50mm f/2.8 lens) is now available for pre-order with a price tag of $999. The estimated shipping date is early March, 2013. Sample images taken with the DP-3 can be found here.

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Sigma: new 19/2.8, 30/2.8, 60/2.8 lenses for NEX and MFT; 30/1.4 for APS-C DSLRs

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2013

Here are the details on the four new lenses from Sigma – the three new mirrorless lenses (MFT & NEX) explain why the previous versions were 50% off in the past few weeks: Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM (see full press release) – Sigma’s new USB Dock, which will enable firmware updates and focusing adjustments, […]

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Sigma 25mm f/1.4 Micro Four Thirds lens patent

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2013

Sigma filed a patent (2013-3324) in Japan for a 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Sigma currently has a 19mm f/2.8 and 30mm f/2.8 lenses for MFT. Both models are currently on sale at 50% off (two lenses for the price of one).

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The new Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 and 120-300mm f/2.8 lenses are now available for pre-oder

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2013

The two new Sigma lenses are now available for pre-order in various mounts: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

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Sigma DP3 Merrill camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2013

     The previously leaked Sigma DP3 Merrill camera is now officially announced (pre-order link). The key specs are:

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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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