Category Archives: Brand: Sigma

Facebook Stunt for Sigma Lens Gets A Winner!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Editor AL

It all started out innocently as I wanted to find out how many of my peers uses Sigma lenses and their views on it. This is more of a consolidation exercise for information for this site ( for future uses … Continue reading →

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“10,000 LIKES” Stunt on Facebook for Sigma Lenses

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Editor AL

The Editor posted a Facebook Status Update today on his personal Facebook Wall. “Like This if You are using Sigma lenses & cameras, used before, touch before, play before and you like it.” And the Editor Followed up with this … Continue reading →

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Gawai Festival with Ricoh GXR & Sigma Lenses.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Editor AL

Gawai Festival or Harvest Festival is celebrated by the Dayaks tribes of East Malaysia. During Gawai, every household prepares a feast and open their doors to anyone who might visit – yes, anyone – even strangers. This is the spirit … Continue reading →

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Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Editor AL

High-performance wide-angle lens, designed exclusively for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. This high-performance standard lens has the equivalent angle of view as a 38mm lens (35mm equivalent focal length) on the Micro Four Thirds system and 28.5mm (35mm equivalent focal length) … Continue reading →

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Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Editor AL

Large aperture telephoto zoom lens, designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabilizer function. This large aperture telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function which offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 … Continue reading →

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Shhh… Sigma’s “Whisper” DN Lenses.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Editor AL

Sigma’s answer to the current crop of mirrrorless cameras in the current market came in the form of 02 new DN lenses. Announced today, these 2 fast aperture lenses are made to “Whisper” and it operates quietly but retained the … Continue reading →

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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM – Wise Business Decision

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Editor AL

The words “Fast F2.8 Standard Zoom” describing a lens may not have the same instant mystique and cachet as say,  “ultrawide” and “supertelephoto.” But for many a breed of photographer–wedding and location portrait specialists, for example–there’s no mistaking the importance … Continue reading →

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Sigma Corporation of America announces new name, pricing for flagship SD1 camera

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Editor AL

– World’s first full color image sensor: Foveon X3 46 Megapixel image sensor – Splash proof design prevents dust and water from getting inside the camera body – 46 megapixel – True II Image processing engine – CFcard – A … Continue reading →

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“Dear Sigma” Contest will fulfill photographer’s holiday wishes for photo gear

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Editor AL

Visit Sigma Corporation of America’s Facebook page to win up to $2,500 in lenses, cameras   Ronkonkoma, NY,  2011 – Photographers: Have you been good this year? Sigma Corporation of America wants to check some photography gear off your wish … Continue reading →

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Notice to Sony a77 and a65 Owners using Sigma’s Sony Mount Lenses

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Editor AL

After thorough investigation, Sigma Corporation have ascertained that auto focusing does not work properly when some Sony fitting Sigma lenses are used with Sony α77 and α65 interchangeable lens digital cameras. To overcome this, Sigma Corporation will be supplying a free update to theirs customers. … Continue reading →

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SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Editor AL

*Petal-Type Hood (LH680-01) supplied The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM. This 11.1x high zoom ratio lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical … Continue reading →

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Sigma Corporation’s 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Named ‘European Lens for 2011-2012’ by EISA

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Editor AL

Stabilized Telephoto Zoom Lens is honored with second international award in 2011   Ronkonkoma, NY, 2011 – Sigma Corporation of America(www.sigmaphoto.com) is pleased to announce that its 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens has been chosen for yet another award … Continue reading →

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Sigma Launch 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM II

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Editor AL

Following the recent update by competitor Tokina with their ATX12-24mm F4 PRO Mark II, Sigma had just launched a new lens unit into this segment with it’s new Mark II of 12-24mm with HSM. I am sure landscape photographers will … Continue reading →

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Sigma SD1 DSLR Firmware Upgrade (Version 1.02)

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Editor AL

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that firmware Ver.1.02 for the SD1 is now available for download. SIGMA SD1 firmware [Ver.1.02] Benefits of the firmware update Corrects various bugs to achieve more stable operation. Corrects the phenomenon of camera freeze … Continue reading →

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SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM receives TIPA Best Expert Lens Award

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Editor AL

The Sigma Corporation (COO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce that the SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM, a large aperture telephoto zoom lens optimized for use with the latest digital SLR camera and incorporating Sigma’s original OS … Continue reading →

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SIGMA Photo Pro 5.0 software – is now available for download

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Editor AL

June 10, 2011 The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that SIGMA Photo Pro 5.0 (Ver.5.0.0.1) for Windows and SIGMA Photo Pro 5.0 (Ver.5.0.0.2) for Macintosh is available for download. Users of DP series and SD series cameras can now … Continue reading →

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Sigma Corporation of America to ship SD1 camera in early June

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Editor AL

May 20, 2011 – Sigma Corporation of America to ship SD1 camera in early June 46-megapixel DSLR creates new market for medium-format photographers Ronkonkoma, NY, May 20, 2011 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service … Continue reading →

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The Best Sigma DSLR Lenses That I Will Personally Pick.

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Editor AL

Welcome back! This is the 5th article in this series about me sharing what are the lenses from the various manufacturers that I will pick & use on a personal basis. The last article was about the Pentax Lenses that I will buy for a … Continue reading →

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SIGMA APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Editor AL

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM. The successor to the APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM, introduced to market in July 2005, this new lens offers the latest optical … Continue reading →

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Canon EOS7D + Sigma 50mm F/1.4 Video Test

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Editor AL

Frankly speaking, after I watched this video, I am glad I didn’t bought the Sigma 50mm F/1.4. Though the lens’s build is good, I find the quality of the photo to be average, I will recommend the Canon EF 50mm … Continue reading →

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