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 →
Sigma lenses proudly handcrafted in Japan – Made in Aizu Mastery is a result of rigor and discipline. We abide by that conviction with no compromise—nearly every component of every last Sigma lens is handcrafted in Japan. Sigma’s Superlative Craftsmanship A good artist lets raw creativity reign but a legendary artist knows that dedication and practice are cornerstones of a true masterpiece. Nearly Every Component is Small-Batch At Sigma Photo, problem-solving and improvements happen on micro levels. We take communication back to the basics: think face to face. Our… 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 →
There are a lot of macro lenses out there, what makes this one stand out from the crowd? Sharpness? Of course it’s sharp – tack sharp. But then again, pretty much all macro lenses are sharp, and my poor old 10 megapixel sensor won’t be able to distinguish between them. The focal length is a bit unusual – most macros are in one of three focal length ranges: 50-60mm (“normal lens” range), 90-105mm (short telephoto) and 180mm (telephoto). The longer lenses typically have the advantage of a longer working distance,… read more →
One of my first lenses that I received from Sigma South Africa was the Sigma 8-16mm DC HSM f4.5-5.6. I have been using it almost exclusively for interior and architectural work. Now many photographers out there do not like the ultra wide lenses for interior or architectural use due to extreme effects they tend to have on perspective. That however, is the beauty of these lenses in my opinion. They create space and have the ability to create a feeling of open space in what might otherwise be perceived as… read more →
Eager to try the new Sigma 500mm Sports lens? While stock won’t be available for a few more weeks in South Africa, Sigma Japan has launched their new “Impression” page for the lens (access the page here) with some amazing photos taken by photographer Satoru Korenaga. See a few of the new amazing sample photos below or access the Impressions page for more high resolution photos. From these photos you can see just how sharp this new lens is, as well as its excellent colour and contrast rendition. We can’t… read more →
We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports in SIGMA and Canon mount, and the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary in SIGMA and Canon mount. The firmware can be updated using SIGMA Optimization Pro. The lens firmware update improves the AF accuracy and reduces the operating sound of the diaphragm blades when it is attached with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11. For customers who own the following applicable products and the SIGMA USB… read more →
By Sigma Ambassador Keith Connelly If you missed it, please read Part 1 of this series here. So this post is merely a guideline from my own perspective. I will be using Photoshop and Nik Software as these are the two programs I use mainly in my conversions. Of course there are very effective ways of producing these images in Lightroom as well. So before getting into the detail I want to reiterate some of the points from my last post: Start with a quality raw image Look for Images… read more →
SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports The SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the flagship lens of the Sports line, SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports which has both outstanding functionality for challenging shoots and top-level optical performance. The SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports incorporates SIGMA’s latest technologies and delivers a full range of advanced features and functions: enhanced dust- and splash-proof construction, Optical Stabilizer (OS) system, SIGMA Tele Converter compatibility, AF function switch, SIGMA’s latest-generation Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), and more. Combining… read more →
Alan van Gysen has been a professional surf photographer for 16 years and is the Zigzag photo editor. Follow him on Instagram @alanvangysen Mastering the Namib mirage Google ‘Skeleton Bay’ and rows and rows of awe-inspiring photographs will appear on your screen of the worlds best wave. Stacked up in digital rows just like the real-life scene, rolling tubes appear seemingly out of nowhere through the fog of the Namibian desert. It’s the definition of perfect. A high school surfers textbook sketch brought to life. At 2.1km-long, this freakishly perfect… read more →