Category: Sigma
A Metal Ball Bounces off The SIGMA WR Ceramic Filter; Said To Be 1000% Stronger Than Other Filters
A few years ago I broke the filter on my 24-70 2.8 Nikon lens. I felt quite the lucky guy, as that lens is about $1,800. The comments on the usefulness of that filter were mixed. I think the comments on how the new Sigma filter protects a lens will be different. On December Sigma announced that […]
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Deal: Sigma dp0/dp1/dp2/dp3 for $699
B&H has the Sigma dp0, dp1, dp2 and dp3 Quattro cameras for $699 each (reg. $999). Check them all out here at B&H Photo.
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5 Best Primes for Photojournalism
All things held constant, prime lenses are far sharper at any given focal length than their zoom counterparts. The trade off, of course, is that you don’t have the convenience of changing the composition of an image with only a twist of the wrist. One field where zooms seem to make the most sense is […]
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New Sigma Lenses on Sale for the First Time
A trio of Sigma’s new lenses are on sale for the first time… The widely-praised Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is $849 after a $100 instant rebate and includes 4% rewards and free next day delivery. The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens is $989 after $100 instant rebate and includes […]
Sigma Unveils Durable & Water Repellent Ceramic Lens Filters
The new Sigma Water Repellent (WR) Ceramic Protector is a shock- and scratch-resistant Clear Glass Ceramic filter that is 10 times stronger and a conventional protective filter and three times the strength of a chemically strengthened filter. It also features a WR coating that repels water, dust and oil, allowing fingerprints to be easily removed. […]
Sigma’s new lens protector uses heat-treated ceramic glass
If you’ve been looking to get a new protective filter for your newest lens, you can go ahead and stop looking now. Sigma has unveiled the WR (Water Repellant) Ceramic Protector, a lineup of protective lens filters claimed to be the ‘world’s first highly shock-resistant and scratch-resistant clear glass ceramic protective filter.’ Said to be […]
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Nikon D5 Photos Leaked; Why Is It Using A Sigma Lens?
The long-anticipated Nikon D5 flagship camera has finally shown itself in the first leaked photos, posted by Nikon Rumors. Since most of the recent rumored specs are very similar to the originally rumored specs, the most interesting aspect of the photos might be the fact that attached to it a Sigma lens. It’s one thing […]
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2015 DIYP Gift Guide – Lenses
With our camera gift guide taken care of, we’re on to the next piece of gear you’ll be needing – lenses. For part two of our round-up, we’ve gathered some of the best glass from both first party and third party manufacturers. From smartphone lens attachments to the classic ‘Thrifty Fifty,’ we have you and […]
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