DxOMark has recently tested the Sigma 120-300mmm DG OS HSM, and as part of our ongoing collaboration we’ve added the test data to our lens widget. We’ve also added a range of Nikon telephoto lenses including the AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR, which can be compared with each other and their Canon counterparts. Click through for more details and analysis.
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Sigma has released updates for its SD1 and SD1 Merrill cameras – as well as for its Photo Pro software – to add support for the recently released 18-35 F1.8 DC HSM lens. On the camera side, the SD1 firmware update improves color in peripheral areas of the image when the aperture is wide open. As for software, Sigma’s Photo Pro v5.5.3 is now optimized for Raw (X3F) images taken with the SD1 camera and 18-35 lens.
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Buried among all of the cameras announced last week was a new 24-105 F4 DG OS HSM lens from Sigma. The company has announced pricing and availability for this full-frame ‘Art lens’, which will be available for Canon, Nikon, Sigma, and Sony mounts (in that order). You’ll be able to pick one up for yourself starting next month at a retail price of $ 899.
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Sigma has announced the 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM – an image stabilized normal zoom for full frame DSLRs. The 24-105 becomes the latest addition to the company’s ‘Art’ series of lenses designed to offer high image quality. The lens features a 19 element/14 group design including Sigma’s FLD glass and both single- and double-sided aspherical elements which the company says will minimize aberrations. It has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm throughout its range, giving a maximum magnification of 1:4.6. Prices and availability have yet to be announced.
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Sigma has announced the 24-150mm F4 DG OS HSM – an image stabilized normal zoom for full frame DSLRs. The 24-105 becomes the latest addition to the company’s ‘Art’ series of lenses designed to offer high image quality. The lens features a 19 element/14 group design including Sigma’s FLD glass and both single- and double-sided aspherical elements which the company says will minimize aberrations. It has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm throughout its range, giving a maximum magnification of 1:4.6. Prices and availability have yet to be announced.
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Sigma USA has announced availability of the Nikon-mount version of its 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art fast zoom for APS-C DSLRs. The Nikon version will retail for around $ 799, the same price as the Canon version, and will be available from November. We’ve been shooting with one for the past few days, and have put together a sample gallery of images showing what it’s capable of.
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Sigma has announced firmware updates for two of its most recent lenses, the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A012 (Canon mount) and 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C013 (Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts). The lenses must be updated using Sigma’s USB Dock, and owners should download the latest Version 1.1 of Sigma Optimization Pro software first. At the moment it’s unclear what benefits the lens firmware updates bring. Click through for more details and the download link.
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Sigma has announced firmware updates for two of its most recent lenses, the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A012 (Canon mount) and 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C013 (Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts). The lenses must be updated using Sigma’s USB Dock, and owners should download the latest Version 1.1 of Sigma Optimization Pro software first. At the moment it’s unclear what benefits the lens firmware updates bring. Click through for more details and the download link.
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Sigma’s 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM has generated a lot of excitement since its announcement in April, as the fastest zoom ever made for SLRs. Designed for use on APS-C / DX format cameras, it offers a 28-54mm equivalent zoom range, and promises similar depth of field control to an F2.8 zoom on full frame. But can an F1.8 zoom really work? Read our detailed review to find out.
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It’s an open secret that many compact cameras are produced by OEMs – companies that produce large numbers of products that are then sold under other brand names. There are also consumer-grade zooms from big name manufacturers that look much alike (we know for a fact that third-party makers commonly create lenses for the bigger brands). But we were still surprised to read about Sigma’s latest patent for a 75mm F1.8 prime lens…
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