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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM: A Fast, Full-Frame Prime
Steve Bedell  |  Aug 09, 2012  |  First Published: Jul 01, 2012  | 

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens (average price: $969 on various Internet sites) is designed for full-frame cameras; with an APS-C multiply by your usual factor. At about 25 oz, I’d describe the lens as substantial, but not hefty. One of the reasons for the weight is the build—11 elements in eight groups, including the use of SLD glass, Sigma speak for Special Low Dispersion. The big chunk of glass on the end requires a 77mm filter. As to handling, Sigma has gone from their black “crinkle” finish to a smooth black rubberized finish that feels great to the touch. It’s plastic, not metal, but based on my experience with previous Sigma lenses, I’ve found them to be built to professional standards and can take a lot of abuse.

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Sigma Announces 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens
Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 30, 2020  | 

Sigma just announced the new Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art lens, which the company says is the first prime macro lens designed by Sigma exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras, as the DG DN in the name indicates.

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Sigma Announces 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art Lens, “World’s First” F/2 Zoom for Full Frame Cameras
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 19, 2015  | 

The Sigma Corporation of America this morning announced the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art lens, which the company is calling “the world’s first” full-frame zoom lens with a constant aperture of F/2 throughout the zoom range. The company has not yet announced pricing or availability for this somewhat unusual piece of premium glass.

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Sigma Announces 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens and dp0 Quattro Camera
Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 09, 2015  | 

Sigma announced two new photo products ahead of the big CP+ Imaging Show in Japan: a new 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art lens and the dp0 Quattro camera.

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Sigma Announces 35mm F1.2 & 14-24mm F2.8 Art Lenses & 45mm F2.8 Contemporary Lens
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 11, 2019  | 

Sigma just announced the new Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art and 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art lenses and the 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.

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Sigma Announces 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens and 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens
Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 23, 2016  | 

Sigma announced two new APS-C format lenses this morning: the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens and the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens.

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Sigma Announces 500mm f/5.6 & 15mm f/1.4 Fisheye for Sony E and L Mounts
Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 20, 2024  | 

The long and the short of it, Sigma America just announced two new full-frame prime lenses designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. Joining the Sigma lens lineup are the world’s first f/1.4 diagonal fisheye and a rugged, lightweight Ultra-Tele.

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Sigma Announces 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art Lens
Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 26, 2024  | 

Sigma Corporation of America just announced the 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art Lens, an ultra-fast standard prime lens for L-mount and Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Featuring Sigma's first-ever 13-blade rounded diaphragm, Dual HLA-driven floating focusing design, plus dust and splash-resistant construction, the new 50mm f/1.2 is said to be the lightest weight in its class and is 30% smaller than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art lens.

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Sigma APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens; A Long Range Zoom with Image Stabilization
George Schaub  |  Jul 24, 2008  |  First Published: Jul 30, 2008  | 

The Sigma APO 150-50mm lens is a moderately fast, super-telephoto zoom designed to work with both APS-C and full-frame DSLR cameras. It offers quite useful close focusing (7.2 ft) and two modes of what they deem "optical stabilization" (OS.) Weighing in at 67.4 oz you always know its there, but then again this is one impressive piece of...

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Sigma Debuts 24mm F/1.4 Art Lens and 150-600mm Contemporary Lens (Hands-On Photos)
Dan Havlik  |  Mar 03, 2015  | 

We recently got some hands-on time with the two newest lenses in Sigma’s arsenal: the Sigma 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art lens and 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens. Both lenses, which will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts, go on sale this month at relatively decent prices considering their impressive specs.

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Sigma I Series Lenses for Full Frame Mirrorless: Outstanding Performance and Compact Size
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jul 22, 2022  | 

Sigma offers a series of seven compact prime lenses in their Contemporary lineup ranging from 20mm f2 to 90mm f2.8 that they designate as the I Series. Compatible with Sony E and Leica L mount systems, the lenses feature predominately metal construction, superb build quality and a high class look of a higher priced optic. They feel good in the hand and deliver outstanding results.

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Sigma Intros 3 New Lenses: 85mm F/1.4 DG HSM, 12-24mm F/4 DG HSM and 500mm F/4 OS HSM
Ron Leach  |  Sep 19, 2016  | 

Today at Photokina Sigma added three new lenses to its Global Vision Line: the 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art, a 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art and a 500mm f/4 OS HSM Sport.

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Sigma Intros I Series of Premium Compact Lenses for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Shutterbug Staff  |  Dec 01, 2020  | 

Sigma just unveiled a trio of new I series lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The three new prime lenses in the I series are the 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary, 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary, and 65mm DG DN | Contemporary lenses.

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Sigma Intros New 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Zoom Lens for Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 06, 2019  | 

Sigma just announced the launch of the new 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Zoom lens for full frame mirrorless cameras. The new Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN lens will be available in Sony E-mount and L-mount formats when it goes on sale in mid-November 2019.

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Sigma Intros New Clear Glass Ceramic Protective Lens Filter
Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 16, 2015  | 

Sigma has introduced the unique, new Water Repellent (WR) Ceramic Protector, an innovative lens filter that features new Clear Glass Ceramic material and provides enhanced protective qualities.

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