Category Archives: Sigma

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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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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