Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We would like to announce the update in the lens firmware of the SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Canon and SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art Canon on the SIGMA Optimization Pro. The latest firmware update makes it fully functional with the Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C300 Mark II. For those customers who own the following products, please update the firmware of the lens via the SIGMA Optimization Pro. Applicable products ・SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art–… read more →
By Sigma ambassador Rudi Hulshof As camera enthusiasts, we are bombarded by reviews and spend hours on the internet scrolling through specifications and sample images taken with the lens that we are interested in buying. The “lens haze” descends, and we are sold on the most expensive, out of this world lens, that eventually becomes, just a dream. We promote the incredible capabilities of this lens, rattling off specifications to all those that are willing to listen to our “knowledge”. We defend certain brands, and highlight their advantages, while convincing… read more →
I had the good fortune of being able to borrow three wonderful Sigma lenses while I co-presented a photographic workshop at Klein-Aus Vista, Namibia, together with Wicus Leeuwner and JJ van Heerden in June 2016. All photos shown here were shot with my Canon 40D, which has a 1.6x crop sensor. Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM This is the widest rectilinear lens available for crop-frame sensors, and it can be used to produce wonderfully exaggerated perspectives: Cartoon Horse, Sigma 8-16mm @8mm, f/5.6, 1/320, ISO 400 I found the lens a… read more →
Often when speaking to people about lenses, especially the bigger telephoto lenses, their first question is “How is the quality?”. Now quality is the most important aspect of a photograph, nobody wants an image that isn’t pin sharp or lacking amazing vibrant colors. If we were to just be satisfied with that then there would be no market for high end camera equipment, especially lenses. As I have discussed previously, lenses are where the magic happens and this is where the new range of Sigma Global Vision lenses stands out… read more →
I spent 9 days with the epic 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary in the Kruger National Park earlier this year and I was blown away. My personal lens I use for wildlife is the beautiful 120-300mm f2.8 Sport. I love this lens and was quite apprehensive about leaving it behind and going away with a lens that is affectively aimed at consumers. I thought I wouldn’t get the sharpness I am used to and thought I’d miss the low light capability I have with my 120-300. How wrong I… read more →
We have found that some SIGMA interchangeable lenses for CANON are not fully compatible with CANON EOS-1DX Mark II, which was released on April 28th. When certain lenses are attached to this camera, exposure of the image may not be accurate. We are sorry for the inconvenience, and we will make a further announcement on our website when specific details are finalized. In addition, please also refer to the below usage notice related to this announcement. Phenomenon When the lenses listed below are used and either “Evaluative Metering” or “Center-weighted Average Metering” is selected in… read more →
If you’re in the market for sharp, cost-effective zoom lenses designed with the wildlife and sports photographer in mind, then you need look no further than Sigma’s 150 – 600mm Contemporary & Sports lenses! With both options sure to meet your needs with ease, the release of these premium lenses was highly anticipated by reviewers and users alike. Now, I won’t spend this blog post merely telling you about the images you can expect these lenses to deliver – you may draw your own conclusions in that regard – but… read more →
I have been privileged enough to be given a selection of lenses by Sigma South Africa to use and help promote the brand. Had they not allowed me the use of their lenses, I would still have promoted the brand, and used it, they are that good. I have been lulled into the trap that I got comfortable with smaller focal length lens – the 120-300mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens. To assist with certain focal length “inadequacies” I started using this lens with a 1.4x converter giving me… read more →
Thank you for your patronage to SIGMA products. We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E and SA-E. The latest firmware update improves the phenomenon, detailed below, that occurs when some lenses that are not compatible with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 are attached to the MC-11. This firmware update is not necessary for customers who are only using compatible lenses, as this phenomenon does not occur when compatible lenses are attached and the LED lamp on the MC-11… read more →
Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We have found that some SIGMA interchangeable lenses for Pentax mount could leave a small scratch on part of the camera body when they are attached to the PENTAX K-1, released by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. on April 28th, 2016. In this circumstance, please do not use the following lenses for Pentax mount on the PENTAX K-1. We are planning to provide a repair service to replace a part of the lens for this issue. We will make a further announcement on… read more →