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Sigma Puts DP-series on Steroids, Re-brands and Re-prices SD1
The re-branded and re-priced Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sigma Corporation today announced the re-branding and re-pricing of their flagship DSLR camera, the SD1. The camera will henceforth be known by the name SD1 Merrill, in honor of the inventor of the three-layer Foveon sensor technology (more below) used in Sigma’s cameras, Dick Merrill. The SD1 has also been re-priced, now estimated to sell for a street price as low as US-$ 2,299 — roughly one third of the camera’s original Medium Format-like price tag.
Also today, Sigma Corporation announced a complete reinvention of their famous DP series cameras, the DP1 and DP2. Being the first compact cameras to include almost DSLR-size sensors when they were first presented back in 2006, the DP1 and DP2 have now received a complete overhaul that makes them competitive again on the camera market. Read more after the jump.
Review: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon lists six lenses on their site under the macro section and Nikon lists 10, so is it even worth looking into 3rd party companies like Sigma? In the recent past, the popular answer was no, but as time keeps on ticking, the 3rd party companies are really upping their game. Sigma’s new 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens is one of lenses that hopes to draw people from the “big” companies. Continue on to see how it stacks up.
Using a Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX With Kodak Portra 400
Before I unhappily sent the Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX back to the company, I affixed it to Nathan Blaney’s Canon 1N and loaded up some Kodak Portra 400. Why? I wanted to see just how well the lens did when shooting film instead of digital. Though I loved the look of the lens on my 5D Mk II, it needed to be tested on a film camera.
Hands On: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
Handheld, 1/10th of a second, awesome bokeh
Holy lens acronyms Batman! EX DG OS HSM, what a mouthful. Sigma recently sent me one of these bad boys for review. As I currently own the older Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens
Lead Reviewer Mike Pouliot’s Personal Favorite Items from 2011
I’ve been part of The Phoblographer for most of 2011 and during this time, I’ve had the opportunity to test all types of photographic equipment. In this post, I’m going to list my personal favorites from 2011.
Very Quick Test: Sigma 85mm f1.4 vs Canon 85mm f1.2 L (First Impressions)
Canon 85mm f1.2 ISO 800 f2.2 1/160th
Not long ago, Sigma’s reps called me up to ask about my comparison of the Sigma 85mm f1.4 vs the Canon 85mm f1.8. While they thought the comparison to be fair and informative, they were curious to know why I didn’t compare it against the Canon 85mm f1.2; a lens that it is often compared to. After some talks, I decided to go ahead and do it.
This post is the first of a two part series and was conducted very quickly using my friend Katie in Midtown Manhattan.
