Constant aperture zoom lenses aren’t anything new and, until now, the record holder was Olympus with two f/2.0 Four Thirds lenses (14-35mm and 35-100mm) launched more than eight years ago. But now the honor goes to Sigma, with its f/1.8, 18-35mm DC HSM Art lens. Sure, f/1.8 is only about 1/3 of a stop faster… Continue reading »
Feb
13
Sigma Puts Its Huge DSLR Sensor Into Small Digital Cameras
You probably know Sigma for its inexpensive alternatives to brand-name lenses, but the company also makes some fine digital cameras. The newly rebooted DP-series compact cameras pack the same sensor technology as the company’s excellent $3300 SD1 DSLR. The new DP Merrill cameras feature the company’s proprietary Foveon x3 46-megapixel, APS-C sensor, which sounds like… Continue reading »
Jan
27
Sigma Corporation of America announces the passing of Michihiro Yamaki
Imaging manufacturer’s pioneering CEO, founder led company for more than 50 years RONKONKOMA, NY, Jan. 27, 2012 – With great sadness, Sigma Corporation of America today announced the passing of Sigma Corporation’s founder and CEO Michihiro Yamaki. He died of liver cancer in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 18 at the age of 78 “We are… Continue reading »
Aug
11
Sigma Debuts High-performance 105mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma Corporation of America (Ronkonkoma, NY, www.sigmaphoto.com) is shipping the newly upgraded 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens. With a MSRP of $1,400, the new 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens features the company’s proprietary Optical Stabilizer (OS) technology, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quiet and high-speed autofocus, and a… Continue reading »
Jun
01
Sigma Corporation of America Celebrates 50 Years with Anniversary Website
Sigma Corporation of America (Ronkonkoma, NY, www.sigmaphoto.com) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new online community where Sigma users can interact and learn about the company’s history. The frequently updated website features videos about the company and its products, advice from Sigma Pros, links to social media channels, and photo sharing and tagging via… Continue reading »
May
09
Sigma Corporation Prices New Weather-resistant Lenses
Sigma Corporation of America (Ronkonkoma, NY, www.sigmaphoto.com) has announced the pricing for three lenses that incorporate the company’s new, weather-resistant design. The currently available Sigma APO 120–300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM has a MSRP of $4700, while the APO Macro 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM and 12–24mm f/4.5–5.6 II DG HSM are expected… Continue reading »