Sigma has announced pricing and availability for its 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens. The optically stabilized version of the lens, originally announced back in February, is available now with a recommended selling price of $ 1,400. The 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM offers true 1:1 macro reproduction, and uses a floating focus system to maintain high optical performance at all distances.
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Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro now available
04
Jul
Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 vs Sigma 70-200 2.8 Which to buy Part 1
20
May
When it comes to purchasing a lens what is the most important thing to look at, the f stop. The large the f stop the more light you are going to let in. The more light you let in the better your image quality tends to be. In Part 1 I am helping Gizzy decide between the Nikon 70-300 f4.5-56 and the Sigma 70-200 2.8 II apo dc so on so forth. Watch part one to see which way I am steering him. FroKnowsPhoto.com Launching June 1
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Making of-video from a photoshoot of german Photojournalist Stefan Simonsen, located in Hanover (Lower Saxony, Germany), done in an abandoned house near Hanover. Shoot with a Nikon D3 with Nikkors 14-24 2.8, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 85 1.8, SB-800, PocketWizard Plus II and Lastolite Ezybox Hotshoe. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. This is my first video, don’t expect to much! 😉
Battle of the Bokeh: Nikon 85mm f/1.4 D vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4
18
May
After a couple of weeks without a Battle of the Bokeh, we’re back with some more bokehlicious action. In this episode, we’re comparing the bokeh quality of the recently reviewed Sigma 85mm f/1.4 (www.youtube.com which we thought was quite decent for the money with a Nikon 85mm f/1.4 D, a true classic portrait lens. The Nikkor lens is now superseded by something more modern but it still holds its own and at a decent price. Which one has the better bokeh? You decide in a vote here: www.digitalrev.com Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com For the latest updates, visit our Blog: blog.digitalrev.com For more reviews, opinions, helps and tips visit: www.digitalrev.com In this Video: Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.4 D – www.digitalrev.com Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM – www.digitalrev.com Canon EOS-1D Mark IV – www.digitalrev.com Canon EOS 5D Mark II – www.digitalrev.com Nikon D700 – www.digitalrev.com Visit our online store: www.digitalrev.com
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Sigma announces SD1 pricing and availability
05
May
Sigma has announced details of the pricing of its SD1 APS-C 15x3MP DSLR, saying it is aiming at users currently shooting medium format. The camera, based on the technology of Sigma’s sensor development company Foveon, captures information about three colors for each of its 15 million pixels, rather than just one color per pixel in conventional, ‘Bayer’ designs. This gives 46 million pieces of color information. It is the company’s first move away from the 4.7x3MP sensors used in its existing DSLRs and DP-series fixed lens large sensor compacts. The SD1 features the ability to shoot at 5 frames per second, offers a 3.0" 460,000 dot LCD screen and an 11-point AF system. It is based around the company’s own SA lens mount. Cameras will available from the end of June at a price of ,700 in the US and £6,199.99 (inc VAT) in the UK.
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Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG OS Lens Unboxing (for my Nikon D7000 and D90)
04
May
artoftheimage.blogspot.com – Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG OS Lens Unboxing (for my Nikon D7000 and D90).
SIGMA 120-400mm 120-400 LENS KIT for Nikon D5000 D3X D80 D300 D300S D3000 F6
27
Dec
Buy @ www.amazon.com Technical Details:Telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function * New Sigma 120-400mm APO DG OS OPTICAL STABILIZER * With set of 3 filters : UV Polarizer , FLD , Filter case , Hood , Cleaning kit , Cap keeper , Extended warranty * NEW With Free shipping For all nikon Cameras Including D3x D3 D300S D300 D5000 D90 D3000 D80 , D60 D40 D40X .. * This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. It offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with the rear focus system that minimizes fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. It provides optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The minimum focusing distance of 150cm (59.1″) throughout the entire zoom range and has a maximum magnification of 1:4.2 make it useful for close-up photography. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The addition of the optical 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 168-560mm F6.3-8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 240-800mm F9-11 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively
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Buy @ www.amazon.com Technical Details:Sigma 120-400mm OS APO DG With 2X converter For Nikon Digital cameras * Telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function * Sigma 120-400mm With set of 3 Filters , Case , pouch , Cap keeper , cleaning kit , Extended warranty * New sigma 120-400 2x 120-800mm Auto focus * This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. It offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with the rear focus system that minimizes fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. It provides optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The minimum focusing distance of 150cm (59.1″) throughout the entire zoom range and has a maximum magnification of 1:4.2 make it useful for close-up photography. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The addition of the optical 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 168-560mm F6.3-8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 240-800mm F9-11 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively
Sigma posts firmware update for SD15
26
Dec
Sigma has released a function enhancing firmware update for its SD15 digital SLR. Firmware v1.01 adds a second Quick Set (Qs2) option for additional access to commonly used functions. It also adds a Key Sound cancellation function and improves the display quality of the LCD. The firmware is available for immediate download from the company’s website.
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM for Nikon D60 – Update
20
Dec
After having this lens for 4+ months, I want to report some issues I have had with this lens. Also the repair experience I have had with Sigma.
I got the EasyCap D60, everything works fine besides sometimes my USB ports do not recognise it and when I record it works out alright then it goes all weird and freezes as you can see in this video. So any help would be great thanks 🙂
Sigma issues DP1x firmware update
24
Oct
Sigma has announced a firmware update for its DP1x large-sensor compact camera. Version 1.01 promises improvements to the camera’s speed of operation. The update is available for immediate download from the company’s website.
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Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens now available
15
Oct
Sigma has announced its 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens is now available at a retail price of ,400. Announced at PMA 2010, the large-aperture short telephoto lens features a hypersonic focus motor with full-time manual focus override. It includes a lens hood adapter for APS-C/DX users and is available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma and Sony DSLR mounts.
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