Sigma has announced a firmware update for the Sigma DP2 to Version 1.04. The new firmware speeds up auto focusing and should be available for DP2 owners to download on March 26.
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Sigma SD15 Reintroduced at PMA 2010
At PMA 2010, Sigma has continued to tease us with another introduction of the SD15 DSLR. The SD15 will contain a revamped version of the 14MP Foveon X3 CMOS sensor found in the SD14. It captures 12-bit RAW files, has a continuous shooting speed of 3 fps, and a 5-point AF system.
No word yet on price or availability, other than “hopefully very soon” per a Sigma rep I spoke with at PMA.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Sigma DP1x
The Sigma DP1x was announced at PMA 2010 today. The DP1x is a refreshed version of the original DP1, freaturing the large CMOS sensor and the TRUE II image processing engine found in the DP2 and upcoming SD15.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM for Sony and Pentax Mounts
Sigma has announced the availability of the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens for Sony and Pentax DSLRs. The lens was previously announced for Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. [Read more…]
Sigma SD15 Release in February 2010?
The latest rumor surrounding the Sigma SD15 (a camera that has been officially “announced”) have it set for release in February 2010. That would make it roughly 2 years since the first rumors of this camera surfaced, and 1.5 years since the camera was officially announced by Sigma.
The Sigma SD15 replaces the Foveon-equipped Sigma SD14, which has been on the market since 2006. [Read more…]
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma has announced the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma mounts. The addition of optical stabilization and HSM focus motor will make the new 17-70mm an attractive carry-around lens for crop-sensor DSLRs.
No word on price or release date yet. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS for Sony and Pentax Mounts
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Lens Hands-on Review
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.
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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
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…]