Category Archives: Sigma

Up to $200 instant saving on selected Sigma lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2012

Those are latest instant rebates from Sigma – up to $200 on selected lenses.

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Sigma DP1 Merrill and DP2 Merrill 46MP cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill

In addition to the SD1 price reduction, Sigma also announced the DP1 Merrill and DP2 Merrill compact cameras that will have the same 46MP APS-C X3 sensor from the SD1. Now, this is something interesting. Pricing was not announced. The DP1 has a 19mm f/2.8 lens (equivalent to 28mm), the DP2 has a 30mm f/2.8 lens (45mm […]

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Sigma slashes the price of the SD1 to $3,300, I still doubt someone will buy it

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2012

When Sigma announced the $9700 price tag of their 46MP SD1 DSLR camera in 2011, many people didn’t get the joke. Well, there was no joke, the SD1 street price was set at $6899. Even their “limited edition” did not help and now Sigma is reducing the price of the SD1 to $3,300 MSRP in the US. This means […]

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Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens to start shipping in Spring

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

Sigma “confirmed” on Twitter that their APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens will be available this Spring. Any believers?

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New Sigma cameras to be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

Shinzo Fukui (Brand director at Sigma Corp.) posted this on Twitter: “Announcement of new models will be presented at the CP + scheduled for 4:00 tomorrow afternoon.”

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Few Canon EOS-7D and Sigma deals

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2012

You will get some extra savings on the Canon EOS-7D if you use coupon code S1234567 (expires 02/15/2012): Canon EOS-7D for $1299 (regular price: $1,699.00) Canon EOS-7D with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens kit for $1469 (regular price: $1,999) Canon EOS-7D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens kit for $1579 (regular price:$1,899) And three more deals on […]

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Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN and 19mm f/2.8 EX DN lenses for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras announced at CES

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2012

In addition to the APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens for DSLR cameras, for CES Sigma also announced the previously rumored 30mm f/2.8 EX DN and the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN lenses for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras:

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New: Sigma 19mm f/2.8 and 30mm f/2.8 EX DN lenses for Micro Four Thirds camera

By PR admin | Published: January 9, 2012

Two new Micro Four Thirds lenses from Sigma will be announced tomorrow: Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN: When used on a Micro Four Thirds format mirrorless camera, Sigma’s new 19mm f/2.8 EX DN has the effective FOV of a 38mm lens on a full-frame DSLR, which should appeal to street photographers and photojournalists.  Regardless of your choice of camera, the […]

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New Sigma products to be announced on January 10th, 2012

By PR admin | Published: December 25, 2011

Sigma has a banner on their website promising new products being unveiled on January 10th, 2012, which is also the first day of the PMA/CES 2012 show in Las Vegas.

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Better translation of the interviews with camera manufacturers about their future products

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2011

Here is a better translation of the key points from the interviews with several camera manufacturers about their future plans (thanks Erik): Olympus Working on a new mirrorless camera that is very “Olympus-like”, but not PEN. The viewfinder is the key. E-5 replacement is in the works. Canon Does a mirrorless camera really need exchangeable lenses? Can […]

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