Category Archives: Brand: Sigma

2013 Sigma 120-300m F2.8 DG OS HSM (S) – Part 3

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Editor AL

Following our Part 1 & Part 2 Reviews of this excellent lens, the editorial team was contemplating to whether we should do up a Part 3 review. Then fated as it is, an avid reader & follower of this site … Continue reading →

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TIPA 2013 BEST ENTRY LEVEL DSLR LENS

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Editor AL

SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM/ 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO HSM receives TIPA 2013 BEST ENTRY LEVEL DSLR LENS Award. The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that the SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM/ 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO HSM has won the “TIPA … Continue reading →

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TIPA 2013 BEST EXPERT DSLR LENS

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Editor AL

SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM receives TIPA 2013 BEST EXPERT DSLR LENS Award. The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that the SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has won the “TIPA 2013 BEST EXPERT DSLR LENS” award. This wide angle lens with a large aperture F1.4 can achieve … Continue reading →

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2013 Sigma 120-300m F2.8 DG OS HSM (S) – Part 2

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Editor AL

30th April 2013 – following the feedback by one of our reader Shawn Quek, I would like to clarify that the below article (Part 2) is posted with the intention & experimentation of posting a raw review from an end … Continue reading →

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2013 Sigma 120-300m F2.8 DG OS HSM (S) – Part 1

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Editor AL

Photo: Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 & me | Photo Courtesy of Hayden Teo 26th April 2013, Singapore – 2013 Sigma 120-300m F2.8 DG OS HSM (S) Sigma’s long-awaited “S” (SPORTS) Lens was (finally) announced earlier this month. And with its expected … Continue reading →

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Define Your Photographic Style – with Hilarion Goh

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Editor AL

We had deleted this Article for No Reason. Here, have an Apple instead.    

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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro – A Performer

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Editor AL

As part of my Macro Lens Series, this round I took the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro for a walk recently. I have the lens mated to a Pentax K-X (x1.5 crop factor). At 50mm (75mm on 35mm format), … Continue reading →

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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM ART – No Kidding

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Editor AL

18th April 2013, GMT +8.00 1300hrs – A pair of photos were leaked yesterday on regards to the latest surprise from Sigma Corporation. A zoom lens that has a constant F1.8 Aperture made for APS-C cameras and many were questioning … Continue reading →

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Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro – Still Going Strong.

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Editor AL

Picture: Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro + Sigma EM-140 DG Macro Flash on a Nikon DSLR for this review. Many of my students tend to ask me about Macro Lenses – like which one to get, why so many … Continue reading →

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Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye – Extreme Perspectives Part II

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Editor AL

Picture: Pentax K-30 with Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye in Tokyo. Photo by: Ling. Further to my earlier review of the Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye during our trip to Cebu, Philippines – I have decided … Continue reading →

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2013 Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM ART Review

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Editor AL

Picture: Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM ART – A Closer Look. The new Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM ART was announced as the 2nd Sigma DC Lens to be re-branded under the Sigma Global Vision under the ART Line of … Continue reading →

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Sigma DP3 Merrill – First to Review in Singapore!

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Editor AL

Picture: Sigma DP3 Merrill (left) & Sigma DP2 Merrill (Right back) Photo by Allan LEE February 2013 – The Sigma flagship compact sees a 3rd incarnation – the Sigma DP3 Merrill, which is more than just a cosmetic update as … Continue reading →

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Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye – Extreme Perspectives

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Editor AL

Many of my students once asked me. Is it worth to invest in a fisheye lens for an APS-C size camera body? If yes, which one? That was a tough question. That goes into the equation of costs versus picture … Continue reading →

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My Lowepro Diary (Part 2)

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Editor AL

my trusty companion in photography, the Lowepro Pro Roller X300. Working trip working trip. Time to pack again. We got invited to Pentax’s Factory in Cebu, Philippines by Mr. Shinichiro Kuroda (better known as Kuroda-san) for an exclusive tour of … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Access with Sigma 17-70mm 2013 Edition

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Editor AL

The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C is the 1st Lens that is to be refreshed under the “C” category. The “C” simply stands for Contemporary, which is one of the 3 new line of lenses that … Continue reading →

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The Versatile Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Editor AL

Picture: The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO on a Sony 230. Picture by Allan LEE. We would like to be honest about this. This is our 2nd Sigma 105mm Macro. We used to have the previous version … Continue reading →

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My Lowepro Diary (Part 1)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Editor AL

my new companion in photography, the Lowepro Pro Roller X300. Photo: The Lowepro Pro Roller X300 arrives at my home. (Pardon the Photo Quality as this photo was shot with iPhone) As a photography instructor & commercial photographer, there are … Continue reading →

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The NEW Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM – Test Shots

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Editor AL

I was lucky enough to get the review unit for the latest Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM (EF Mount) from the local distributor (Sigma Marketing Singapore) for a test run and a review. This is like the biggest thing now … Continue reading →

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The New Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Editor AL

Comparisons were never (really) fair when it comes to photography gears. But when it comes to updating old models, manufacturers will always release another “better” version of the previous version, isn’t that all sounds too familiar to you? Earlier this … Continue reading →

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Apple iPhone with Carl Zeiss 17.5mm F1.5 Pancake (APSC Sensor)

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Editor AL

Picture: Apple iPhone with Carl Zeiss 175/1.5 Pancake (Taken From Internet, Source Unknown). Ever wonder what would have been the result had Apple decides to work more seriously with Camera Manufacturers? Can You imagine the next iPhone that probably comes … Continue reading →

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