SEIN Online is an original web magazine created by SIGMA, manufacturer of digital cameras and interchangeable lenses for creative artists. The magazine’s aim is to share with its readers our passion and respect for visual culture and the art of photography, highlight our unique approach to manufacturing and introduce the challenges along with innovative ideas involved in our continuous quest to create the world’s best optical instruments. Regular updates & new Instagram account SEIN Online will be updated with new content four to five times a month, consisting of both… read more →
Introduction I was able to field test the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens (Sigma 100-400C) extensively for 25 days on a recent birding trip through South Africa. The lens was challenged by varied shooting conditions from the dry, dusty Northern Cape, the cold uplands of Lesotho and the moist savannahs and forests of KwaZulu-Natal. What appealed to me about this lens the most is the versatile focal range in a compact form. For most of my shooting (and being an avid birder), mobility is often key, and… read more →
Introduction There is no lens manufacturer that has done a better job than Sigma at combining incredibly build quality with an affordable price tag. With their introduction of the Art Series in 2013, Sigma has gained many new fans including myself! The spectacular Sigma 35mm Art and the Sigma 85mm Art are the lenses that open peoples eyes to the incredible quality of the sigma range. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art is Sigma’s new standard zoom lens, and I was very excited to get my hands on this… read more →
When I was asked to test the new Sigma AF 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM, I thought to myself why would someone buy this one from Sigma if major brands have their own lenses in this range? With Sigma’s good success on the 150-600mm lens, I was definitely curious about this one. The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a relatively compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras and APS-C sensor cameras with an effective increase in focal length. For bird, wildlife and sports photography, a… read more →
Over the past year or so I have had the privilege of being equipped with the 120-300mm F/2.8 DG OS HSM | SPORTS amongst some other fantastic sigma products. Over the past 13 months I have been faced with a number of different situations in the field and been able to really put this lens through its paces. I have decided to do a short write up on my general thoughts on the lens. First Impression: Taking this lens out of its case for the first time and attaching it… read more →
To say that my anticipation for this lens was fever pitch would be a mild understatement! I have been using the new generation of Sigma Lenses (Art & Sport) for the last four years, one of the greatest missing elements in the Sigma range was without doubt a fast and fancy prime, the bread and butter of Wildlife & Sport Photographers across the globe. Enter the 500mm F4… Overview So, looking at the release pictures of the 500mm had me salivating at the mouth and having the lens in my… read more →
Date: 19-22 November 2015 Venue: The Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg Tickets: R50 – R200 per person available online (webtickets.co.za) or at the door For more information: info@photofilmexpo.com | 011 326 2257 | www.photofilmexpo.com The 7th annual Photo & Film Expo, Africa’s largest photographic and film event, is all geared up and ready to entertain the crowds later this week. Showcasing an impressive range of photographic brands and offering an inspiring line-up of free workshops, exciting competitions and interesting live demos, this event is a must-see for professional and amateur photographers… read more →