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Sigma 8mm f/1.0 and Sigma 15mm f/1.2 Patents Found

A Patent was filed for a Sigma 8mm f/1.0 and a Sigma 15mm f/1.2. The Sigma 15mm f/1.2 is full frame, while the Sigma 8mm f/1.0 is either m43 or APS-C.  These lenses probably won’t come out anytime soon, but you can see renderings of them above or read the patent below: overview [Publication number] […]

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Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art Shortages Announced

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Apology regarding the supply status of the “Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art” Thank you for your patronage of Sigma products. We have received more orders than we expected for the “Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art” which is scheduled to be released on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and production […]

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Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art Announced

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma Corporation Announces the Versatile, Professional-Grade 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art Lens, Pushing the Boundaries for Both Photography and Video Ronkonkoma, NY, June 17, 2025 – Sigma Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki. Headquarters: Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, […]

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Sigma 400-800mm f/8 and 180-800mm f/5.8-8.4 Patents Found

Sigma patent filings for a Sigma 400-800mm f/8 and Sigma 180-800mm f/5.8-8.4 were found and you can read them below: overview [Publication number] P2025085984 [Release date] 2025-06-06 [Name of invention] Telephoto zoom lens [Application date] 2023-11-27 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326 [Name or company name] Sigma Corporation To provide a telephoto zoom lens that reduces the […]

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ePZ: Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary Review – Good to Excellent Sharpness

Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama ePhotozine published its full review of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpts below: Pros Good to excellent sharpness Minimal distortion Fast, accurate and virtually silent AF Excellent flare resistance CA well controlled […]

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Sigma Announces Price Increases Coming Due To Trump’s Tariffs

We knew these increases were coming, but we still do not know how high prices will go. Sigma is giving us until May 31st to lock in order pricing before prices go up so do not delay if a purchase is in your future. Sigma lenses can be found at B&H Photo and Amazon. US Pricing Adjustments Starting […]

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