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The end of an era: the Sigma APO 200-500mm f/2.8 (Bigma) lens is already discontinued

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Par : PR admin
19 mai 2024 à 23:56


It seems that the Sigma APO 200-500mm f/2.8 (Bigma) lens is already discontinued:

Update: When some random editor emails the Sigma Public Relations person, who has no clue what is going on in Japan, and tells you that the lens is not discontinued, you have to ask yourself: why are all those stores not willing to a list and sell a $25k lens? Do you think B&H will remove the listing of a $25k lens if they have the chance to sell one? But this is what happens when you get random people who have no clue how the industry works and make them "editors". How clueless you must be to believe what a company's PR person is telling you? Remember Olympus?

The lens was initially announced in April 2008. The end of an era (the DSLR era).





Via Asobinet

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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lens for E/L mount officially announced

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Par : PR admin
16 mai 2024 à 13:21



The previously rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lens for E/L mount is now officially announced:

  • High optical performance across the entire image and zoom range
  • Incorporating 5 aspherical lenses
  • Excellent close-up capability
  • Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
  • Minimal focus breathing
  • Highly portable lens body
  • Excellent build quality
  • Equipped with an aperture ring
  • Equipped with two AFL buttons
  • Incorporating a linear motor HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
  • Dust and splash resistant structure and water and oil repellent coating
  • Equipped with a zoom lock switch at the wide end
  • Includes a petal-type hood with lock
  • Compatible with AF assist (for Sony E only)

The SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art is SIGMA's flagship lens that has evolved significantly from the previous model by incorporating the most advanced technologies available to SIGMA from design to production. Compared to the previous SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has improved resolving power throughout the entire zoom range, and also benefits from functional enhancements such as the addition of an aperture ring and high-speed AF with a redesigned AF motor, HLA (High-response Linear Actuator). The lens is also approximately 7% smaller and 10% lighter. This 24-70mm F2.8 Art zoom is a versatile and high-performance tool that will help photographers and filmmakers unlock their creative potential.

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Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki on the latest Foveon sensor development

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Par : PR admin
16 avril 2024 à 18:13


Here are some quotes from a recent interview with Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki on the latest Foveon sensor development:

  • "Unfortunately, we have not made any significant progress since last year"
  • "We made a prototype sensor but found some design errors. It worked but there are some issues, so we re-wrote the schematics and submitted them to the manufacturer and are waiting for the next generation of prototypes."
  • "We are still in the design phase for the image sensor"
  • "When it comes to the sensor, the manufacturing process is very important: we need to develop a new manufacturing process for the new sensor. But as far as that’s concerned, we’re still doing the research. So it may require additional time to complete the development of the new sensor."

The Sigma full-frame camera with Foveon sensor is not coming anytime soon, Sigma’s President: “not much progress has been made”

Via Dpreview

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Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens announced: “the lightest in its class”

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Par : PR admin
26 mars 2024 à 15:05


The previously rumored Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount is now officially announced and it is "the lightest in its class":


Lens details and video:

  • High descriptive power takes advantage of F1.2 brightness
  • Lightest weight lens body in its class, suitable for a wide range of applications
  • Dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) for high-speed autofocus
  • 13-blade rounded diaphragm for beautiful bokeh expressions
  • Suppressed focus breathing for natural-looking focus shifts in video recording
  • Advanced optical design minimizes flare, ghosting, and aberrations
  • Dust/Moisture resistant body that repels water and oil from the optics

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