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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Lens Hands-on Review

October 24, 2009 By Chris Gampat

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS lens is a consumer-oriented lens and is available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma DSLRs. This lens is one that is relatively compact for its abilities. It feels very light in your hands and should be very enjoyable for amateurs, enthusiasts, etc. Granted, the lens is not an EX (Sigma’s top of the line) and it surely shows it. I received some brief hands-on time with the lens and was able to judge the Canon version’s abilities vs. something like my much older Canon 80-200mm F2.8 L.

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Sigma DP1s

October 2, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Sigma DP1s is a 14-megapixel compact camera with a DSLR-sized imaging sensor. The DP1s is a refreshed version of the DP1. The DP1s adds Quick Set functions to the digital zoom buttons and, according to Sigma, performs better when shooting backlit subjects. [Read more…]

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS

September 5, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Sigma has announced the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS lens for Sigma, Sony, Nikon, Pentax and Canon mounts. Sigma claims that the Optical Stabilization system will help you achieve an additional 4 stops of hand-holdability. The new lens should be available at an initial retail price of $499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the news release below. [Read more…]

Sigma DP2 Review at Trusted Reviews

June 14, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the Sigma DP2.

Picture quality at low ISO settings is simply breathtaking, especially when viewing the X3 Raw files using the supplied Sigma Photo Pro software.

Sigma DP2 Review at Gizmodo

June 7, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Gizmodo has posted a review of the Sigma DP2.

Push aside all of the uncool characteristics, focus on what it can do—shooting relatively still objects at relatively close range—and you get some seriously attractive photo work.

Sigma DP2 Review at The Online Photographer

June 4, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Online Photographer has posted a review of the Sigma DP2.

True to Sigma’s marketing claims the DP2 is capable of producing a high-quality low-to-moderate-ISO image file very comparable to that of a DSLR with an APS-C sensor. Indeed the DP2’s images can often best those of other cameras in the DP2’s size/price class.

Sigma DP2 Review at Photo Review

May 24, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Photo Review has posted a review of the Sigma DP2.

Low-light performance was only marginally better than we found with the DP1, with a severe loss of colour in long exposures that was reflected in both JPEG and raw files. Noise and colour shifts became increasingly obvious from ISO 400 on and 15-second exposures shot at ISO 800 were almost unusable.

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

March 16, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM (above middle) is a new consumer-level telephoto zoom lens for crop-sensor DSLRs like the Nikon D60 and Canon Rebel XSi.

The optical stabilization helps to reduce camera shake induced blur and allows you to use slower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible. The hypersonic focusing motor makes for quicker autofocusing.

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM will be available for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs.

More details from Sigma’s press release below. [Read more…]

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM

March 15, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Announced at PMA 2009, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM (at left in above photo) is a welcomed addition to its ever-growing line-up of crop-format lenses.

Two features really make this lens stand out. Optical stabilization helps reduce camera-shake induced blur and allows the steady-handed photographer to use slower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible when shooting hand held. Sigma’s hypersonic focusing motor is known for its speed and, in my experience, rivals the real world use of Canon USM-equipped lenses of similar max aperture ranges.

The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM will be available in Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax mounts.

More details from Sigma’s press release below. [Read more…]

Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

March 14, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM builds upon Sigma’s popular 10-20mm f/4-5.6 lens with a brighter f/3.5 aperture. The new lens continues with the same EX build quality and speedy hypersonic autofocus motor. The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM will be available for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs.

More details from Sigma’s press release below. [Read more…]