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Sigma APO 50-500mm Hood Adapter For APS-C dSLRs

July 3rd, 2010 Joe No comments

Sigma APO 50-500mm Hood Adapter For APS-C dSLRs

Sigma today rolled out the APS-C Hood Adapter HA1030-01 for the Sigma APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS lens. This adapter extends the length of the lens hood and provides more effective shading when used with digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. This new hood adapter will be supplied with all APO 50-500mm DG OS HSM lenses. Good news for those who have already purchased the APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS lens, because the adapter will be available for free. [dcviews]

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Sigma SD15 Now Available Stateside

July 1st, 2010 Joe No comments

Sigma SD15 Now Available Stateside

You are lucky if you are living in the US, because Sigma SD15 digital SLR camera is now available in US stores. The Sigma SD15 has a Foveon sensor with 4.7×3 megapixels, a 3-inch rear screen with a resolution of 460,000 dots, a TRUE II processor, a large buffer that holds 21 RAW files and a 77-segment metering sensor. The camera’s shutter is rated for 100,000 actuations. The Sigma SD15 comes equipped with the company’s new Sigma Photo Pro 4.0 software, which features user-controlled noise sliders that allow for greater control over detail rendering in images taken at ISO 400 and higher, and special algorithms that were specifically developed for processing SD15 RAW files. The Sigma Photo Pro 4.0 also contains the X3 Fill Light function, allowing you to easily add light to shaded areas of an image, without overexposing highlighted areas. The Sigma SD15 retails for approx. $989 a pop. [Sigma]

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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens

May 30th, 2010 Joe No comments

Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens

After releasing the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM lens, the company comes back with the new Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens. This compact lens features an Optical Stabilization function, allowing the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. The lens also has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm (11-inch) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. The Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 lens is currently available for $669 a pop. [dcviews]

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The Widest Angle Zoom Lens On The Market Today

April 26th, 2010 Joe No comments

The Widest Angle Zoom Lens On The Market Today

Sigma has finally released the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM lens, which is actually the widest angle zoom lens on the market today. The Sigma 8-16mm lens was first introduced at PMA 2010 in February. Designed specifically for APS-C size image sensors, the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM lens is also available in Canon mount for $1,100. It will be available in Sigma, Nikon, Sony and Pentax mounts in the near future. [PhotographyReview]

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Sigma 50-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Released In UK

April 12th, 2010 Joe No comments

Sigma 50-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM

The Sigma Corporation has proudly released the new Sigma APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM in the UK market. Available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon fittings, the Sigma 50-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a 10x high zoom ratio ultra telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabiliser function. This lens covers a wide range of focal lengths from 50mm to 500mm ultra telephoto. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function provides the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The Sigma 50-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM has a suggested retail price of £1399.99 ($2,151). The Pentax and Sony versions will be available in the near future. [ePHOTOZine]

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