Category Archives: Sigma

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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Recap of the Impress Japan interview with various camera manufacturers

By PR admin | Published: December 19, 2011

A Xitek forum member translated he key points from the Impress Japan interviews with various camera manufacturers about their future plans – see previous post about Olympus, Pentax and Nikon (Google translation):

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What else is new? (Sigma PG-31, BenQ GH700)

By PR admin | Published: December 13, 2011

New power grip PG-31 for Sigma SD1 DSLR: The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Power Grip PG-31, specially designed for Sigma’s SD1 digital SLR, the camera that ensures high resolution and breathtaking image quality. The PG-31 is a specially designed battery grip which upgrades the battery power of the SIGMA […]

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The new Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens is MIA

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2011

The Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens was announced back in February, 2011. The lens was initially supposed to start shipping in October, 2011 but then it was further delayed till 2012. In September the Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM was still listed on Sigma’s website:

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Upcoming Sigma and Tamron lenses in 2012

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2011

Sigma is rumored to release the following new lenses in 2012L 24mm f/1.8 (full frame) 35mm f/1.8 (full frame) 300mm f/2.8 OS 500mm f/4.5 OS

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