Category: Sigma

Sigma 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, 23mm f/1.4 Lenses Specs Leaked

Sigma will soon announce three new prime lenses: Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN, 50mm f/2 DG DN & 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses. New Sigma lenses will be available in L mount, Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount.

Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, 23mm f/1.4 Lenses. Continue reading “Sigma 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, 23mm f/1.4 Lenses Specs Leaked”

Officially Announced : Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art for L-Mount and Sony E-mount

Sigma announced an updated version of the popular 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art prime lens for L-Mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. This is the fifth lens in Sigma’s DG DN Art series lineup, joining existing 20mm, 24mm, 35mm and 85mm prime offerings.

Inside the lens, the 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has eleven rounded aperture blades to deliver smother and rounder bokeh. There are 14 elements in 11 groups, with 3 aspherical lenses and 1 SLD glass element.

The 50mm F1.4 DN DG Art is 110mm (4.3″) long, with a diameter of 78mm (3.1″), and has a 72mm filter thread. It weighs 670g (23.6oz). The current Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art model pales in comparison to the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, boasting a smaller filter size and a much lighter weight.

The 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art is expected in late February 2023 at a $849 MSRP. Check availability at BHPhoto and Adorama.

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Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Announced, Priced $1,999, Available for Pre-Order

Sigma has just officially announced the new Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts. It is the second full-frame mirrorless zoom lens in the Sigma Sports line, covering a vast 10x range and is well-suited for a wide variety of subjects, including sports, wildlife, portraiture, and fast-moving action.

Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Leica L): $1,999 at B&H, Adorama.

Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E): $1,999 at B&H, Adorama.

At a Glance

  • Lens construction of 27 elements in 19 groups (2 FLD and 3 SLD)
  • 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motors, compatible with high-speed autofocus
  • Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
  • Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element)
  • Newly designed “OS2” Optical Stabilizer function: 7 stops at the wide end and 6 stops at the telephoto end
  • Rotary zooming using the zoom ring, and zooming grasping the end of the lens
  • Minimum focusing distance at 60mm is 45cm, with a 1:2.4 maximum magnification at 200mm
  • Three AFL buttons for easy customization and operate in any orientation
  • Weighs 5.5 pounds
  • Technical specifications
  • Sample photos
  • Hands-on reports at Explora
  • First look
  • Press Text

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Here are the leaked Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports specs

According to the latest rumors, Sigma will announce a new 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS lens for Sony E-mount and their first lens for Nikon Z-mount in early 2023. Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports lens.

The previously rumored Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports lens will be the replacement for the current 60-600mm model.

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports Specs

  • Lens construction: 27 elements in 19 groups
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 45-260cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:2.4
  • Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Filter diameter: 105mm
  • Size: φ119.4mm x 279.2mm (281.2mm for E-mount version)
  • Weight: 2495g (2485g for E-mount version)
  • Hood: LH1144-02
  • Lens cap: LC-740E
  • Tripod socket: TS-121

If you’re not happy with the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3‘s telephoto reach, then Sigma’s new high-magnification telephoto zoom 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 could be just what you’re looking for – a perfect alternative to satisfy your photography needs!

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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X Announced, Priced $549

Sigma has just officially announced the new Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X mount. It is ideal for a wide range of photo and video applications including landscapes, protraits, street photography, architecture and events. It is a small, light and brand standard zoom lens for Fujifilm x mount.

The US price of the Sigma 18–50mm f/2.8 DC DN lens is $549 and set for release in December 2022.

First review is here at Sigma Adds FUJIFILM X-Mount Version of 18-50mm f/2.8 Contemporary Lens

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Adorama Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for 2023

Black Friday is live and here are the Adorama Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for 2023.

Adorama Camera is one of the top online stores for digital photography and camera gears. In 2023, the store announced their Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2023 shopping season including cameras, lenses, gaming, home electronics, lighting & studio, computers, video, drives, SSD & storage, camera Accessories, drones & sports, audio, musical instruments and more.

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Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Announced, Price $899

Sigma officially announced the new Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E-mount. The US price is $899 and it will be released in late June 2022. Now the new Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens is available for pre-order at  BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.

Designed for  full-frame Sony E mount, you can use this premium lens on mirrorless cameras such as the Sony A7 IV, Sony A7R IV.

Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Lens Key Specifications

  • Lens construction: 11 groups, 16 elements (5 FLD and 4 aspherical elements)
  • Angle-of-view: 107–75.4
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
  • Minimum aperture: F22
  • Minimum focusing distance: 25cm
  • Maximum magnification ratio: 1:5.6
  • Filter size: 72mm
  • Dimensions (max diameter x length): 77.2mm x 100.6mm Weight: 450g

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Sigma 50mm f/2, 50mm f/1.2 Art, 16-28mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE Lens Rumors

Here are the latest updates on the Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens,  Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens, and the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE lens for Sony E mount.

Sigma will announce the new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art and 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens in Q2 (April-June) of 2022 with the new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens. The latest rumor suggests that the new Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Lens for Sony E mount will be announced by the end of the year. The release of the 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE Lens could be early next year, this is because the semiconductor and supply issues haven’t been resolved yet. Continue reading “Sigma 50mm f/2, 50mm f/1.2 Art, 16-28mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE Lens Rumors”

Sigma fp Firmware Update Ver.4.00 Released

Sigma has released the new firmware update version 4.00 for Sigma fp  mirrorless camera. The new Sigma fp Firmware Update Ver.4.00 now available for download.

$400 off on Sigma fp body: $1,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sigma fp Firmware Version 4.00

[Benefits of the update]

  • ・It adds the “False color” function where the exposure status on the screen is displayed in different colors, allowing users to easily see the exposure status of any part of the frame.
  • ・It adds the “Focus Ring Control” function that allows users to change the movement of the focus ring to either linear or nonlinear.
  • ・It adds the “STILL / CINE Link Settings” function that allows users to select whether or not they want to link key exposure settings between STILL and CINE modes.
  • ・It allows the “Screenshot” and “False color” functions to be assigned to “Custom button functions”.
  • ・It changes the specification so that the countdown before a shot in self-timer mode (2 seconds and 10 seconds), and the exposure time for long exposures (bulb shooting and exposures of 1 second or longer) are displayed on screen.
  • ・It adds a function available in STILL mode where information from the attached lens (focal length and shooting distance) can be displayed on screen.
  • ・It adds a “Clip Numbering” function in CINE mode that allows users to change the clip numbering of the “File name / Number” in the “SYSTEM” menu.

【For Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G Series users】Blackmagic RAW recording using the HDMI output of SIGMA fp updated to Ver.4.00 may not perform correctly without updating the Video Assist firmware. This issue has been corrected in the “Video Assist 3.5.2 Update” released by Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd on February 16, 2022, so please update your software accordingly.

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Sigma fp Firmware Version 4.00

Hot Deal : Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM ART Lens for $699

Here is a very hot deal ! The price of Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens has just dropped. This is $700 off compared to the regular price $1,399. It is now for only $699. Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E mounts, Adorama is now offering the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for $699. 

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