Category: Sigma
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New tele-zoom at Sigma
The Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM will allow Sigma to offer second generation image stabilization (with the ability to reach 4 EV improvements) on a wide aperture tele-zoom lens (f/2.8). Now, this is usually the realm of the very best lenses (the f/2.8 aperture at 300mm is normally associated in our mind…
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Three new Sigma lenses
Sigma announces the launch of three new lenses in its EX series (high-end and pro lenses). Sigma 12-24mm f/4-5.6 EX DG HSM II is a new improved version of its widest zoom lens Sigma Macro 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM is both stabilized and Macro 1:1 Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM…
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Sony opens the NEX lens specification
Sony has announced officially and publicly that they are going to completely share the specifications for NEX series lenses. It will become possible for third-party lens manufacturers to create optical products for the Sony NEX hybrid mirror-less photo cameras. Here is very good news for the Sony customers. But it’s even better when we read…
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Sigma SD1: Foveon sensor
Sigma surprised nearly everybody when they announced the Sigma SD1 camera, a few hours in the Photokina show. This is a high-end DSLR photo camera for the enthusiast or the (nearly) pro photog. One of the most prominent features of the Sigma cameras is the famous Foveon X3 digital sensor where the color pixels are…
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Sigma SD1
YouTube link By WhatDigitalCamera.com
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Sigma SD1, first pictures
A few images of the future Sigma SD1. Important features: The Sigma SD1 will use the new (future?) 48 MP Foveon sensor It will include an anti-dust filter closing completely the mirror cage 3″ LCD screen with 420.000 pixels 11-point AF system Optical viewfinder with 98% coverage Most of the body structure comes from a…
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Photokina, it’s started! (continuous update)
Of course, when the doors of the Photokina opened in Köln, Germany this morning, we found the recently announced new products, including: Canon EOS 60D Nikon D3100 Nikon D7000 Olympus E-5 Pentax K-5 Pentax K-r Sony SLT-A33 Sony SLT-A55 Sony Alpha 560 Sony Alpha 580 But, let’s also see what the camera and accessories manufacturers…
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Sigma lenses: not for the Sony Alpha SLT
Sigma issued a press release to inform users that their Minolta-Sony-compatible lenses may have issues in handling the aperture when used on the newest Sony Alpha SLT (Semi-Transparent Mirror) Alpha 33 and Alpha 55. Be warned.
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Photography, so many failures!
photo credit: davidgsteadman When buying a photo camera, we often research in order to decide if this is the best camera, if its features will be goo enough, but will it be robust enough? Will it be useful or necessary to purchase a warranty contract extension? Will it fail very soon? When somebody asks me…