Category Archives: Sigma

Rumors: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens delayed due to manufacturing defects

I received some information that all Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lenses for Nikon mount have been delayed – apparently Sigma corporate pulled back all units that are currently in transit due to a defect that was discovered in the first batch of lenses. The shipments are expected to resume in 45-60 days. […]

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The latest patents from Sigma, Canon and Panasonic

→ Sigma filed a patent for a 17-55mm f/2.8 OS lens. → Canon filed a patent for a 11-24mm f/3.5-4.5 lens. → Canon got a new patent for a Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens. → Canon filed another half-mirror/translucent mirror patent.

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What else is new?

→ DJI announced Inspire 1: a new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting the HD video signal to multiple devices straight out of the box (check pricing, specs and availability at Adorama and B&H). → The Sigma dp1 Quattro camera is now in stock. → Spend over $450 on a Gitzo tripod by 12/31/2014 […]

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What else is new?

→ Canon announced EOS C100 Mark II cinema EOS camera with dual pixel CMOS AF (press release): Super 35mm 8.3MP CMOS sensor + EF mount 1920×1080 60/50i, 24/25p, PF30, PF23.98 Built-in dual pixel CMOS AF hardware AVCHD + MP4 recording Dual SDHC/SDXC media card slots HDMI output with timecode & Canon log ISO 320 to […]

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What else is new?

→ The Lomography Cine400 film is now in stock. Only 4,000 rolls will be produced (via Popphoto). → MindShift Gear has just released two new rotating backpacks –  Rotation180° Trail and Rotation180° Travel Away: With the rotation180° Trail you can hike, mountain bike, ski, and birdwatch without breaking stride. No more removing a cumbersome backpack to access […]

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Sigma’s future plans (new 24-70mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses and more)

Focus Numerique talked to Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma, during the 2014 Photokina show. Here are the main points from the interview referring to upcoming new Sigma products:

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The new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens is now available for pre-order

Adorama is currently taking pre-orders for the new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens (more information on the lens is available here): Nikon mount Canon mount Sigma mount

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