Category Archives: Sigma

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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What else is new? Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 lens for Sony/Pentax, Sony 4k projector, Canon medium format camera

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2011

Sigma announced a new 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM lens for Sony and Pentax DSLR cameras. The old 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens ($669) will be discontinued. Specification (for Sony mount): Lens Construction:17 Elements in 13 Groups Angle of View:79.7-31.7 degrees *Number of blades: 7 pcs (Rounded diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: f/22 Minimum Focusing Distance: […]

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Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens delayed

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2011

It seems that the Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens is delayed again. The lens was initially supposed to be announced in October, but according to an email from Sigma UK to a reader, the lens will not be released till 2012: “The latest we have from Japan is that they will not be […]

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When everything else fails, release a limited edition camera

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2011

If you were not sure weather to buy the Sigma SD1 for $7,000, maybe this limited edition will change your mind. Only 10 pieces will be produced for 9,999 EUR each (available only in Germany):

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

By PR admin | Published: September 29, 2011

According to an email from Sigma customer service to a reader, the APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens that was announced back in February will start shipping next month (October, 2011). No MSRP was given.

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Patents update (Canon, Sigma and Panasonic)

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2011

Canon patent for lens with aperture ring: Canon 100-400mm f/4-5.6 lens patent:

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Sigma SD1 can do LiveView, full frame Foveon sensor in development?

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2011

At a recent event in Japan, Sigma representatives confirmed that the latest SD1 camera can do LiveView without a physical change to the camera: “We can add the feature, however the hard part is to ensure that the camera operate in a stable manner with that addition. However, this is a high priority for us and […]

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