This standard zoom lens has a large aperture of F2.8 at 28mm focal length and yet it is compact and lightweight, with an overall length of 62.5mm (2.5») and weight of 255g. (9oz.). This digitally opti

The Sigma DP1 is unique in that it houses a 14-megapixel digital SLR sensor in a compact camera body with high-quality 28mm (equivalent) fixed lens. The X3 Foveon sensor is the same used the Sigma's S

The Sigma DP1 is unique in that it houses a 14-megapixel digital SLR sensor in a compact camera body with high-quality 28mm (equivalent) fixed lens. The X3 Foveon sensor is the same used the Sigma's S

The large angle of view is ideal for indoor shooting as well as landscape photography.

Aperture range: f/4.5-22

Min focus: 11 in. / 28cm

Super Compact: 3.9 x 3.4 inches

Rear gelat

Aperture range: f/2.8-32

Min focus: 40cm/15.7in

Petal-shaped lens hood included

Available for: Sigma SA, Minolta(D), Nikon (D), Pentax, Canon

It can be used with wide variety of subjects and it is an ideal large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor.

This standard zoom lens has a large aperture of F2.8 at 28mm focal length and yet it is compact and lightweight, with an overall length of 62.5mm (2.5») and weight of 255g. (9oz.). This digitally opti

This compact, large and constant F2.8 aperture zoom lens and is ideal for digital SLR cameras. Two SLD elements and four aspherical lenses provide the ultimate correction against distortion as well as

At Photokina 2008, one also got to see the Sigma DP2 compact camera. The 14 megapixel high definition digital camera uses a FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2,652 × 1,768 × 3 layers) which is also used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR. The Sigma SP2 s equipped with a 24.2mm F2.8 lens and also incorporates TRUE II" which is an improved version of "TRUE" (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine). Other features found on this DP2 include; support for RAW, a 2.5 inch TFT color LCD monitor, a pop up (manual) built-in flash and three metering modes. No word on price or availability

Sigma during Photokina 2008, announced the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC CIRCULAR FISHEYE HSM lens and the 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM diagonal fisheye lens. Both lenses have been designed for the APS-C size Sony and Pentax cameras. The autofocus circular fisheye lens has an angle of view of 180 degrees in all directions and a minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm/5.3inch. Where as the 10mm F2.8 EX lens has a diagonal angle of view of 180 degrees and a minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm/5.3inch.

EX series, compact and lightweight large aperture zoom lens designed specifically for use with digital SLR cameras. Ideal large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size s

The Sigma DP1 is unique in that it houses a 14-megapixel digital SLR sensor in a compact camera body with high-quality 28mm (equivalent) fixed lens. The X3 Foveon sensor is the same used the Sigma's S

This compact, large and constant F2.8 aperture zoom lens and is ideal for digital SLR cameras. Two SLD elements and four aspherical lenses provide the ultimate correction against distortion as well as

EX series, compact and lightweight large aperture zoom lens designed specifically for use with digital SLR cameras. Ideal large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size s

Ultra-compact, versatile, all-purpose zoom

Aperture range: f/3.5-22

Min focus: 19.7 in. / 50cm

Available for: Sigma SA, Minolta (D), Nikon (D), Pentax, Canon

In a press release, Sigma has announced that their EF-530 DG SUPER EO-ETTL II, EF-530 DG ST EO-ETTL II, EM-140 DG EO-ETTL II, EF-500 DG SUPER EO-ETTL II and EF-500 DG ST EO-ETTL II flashguns don't operate properly with Canon EOS 50D D-SLR camera. To overcome this, they are now offering a free-upgrade service. Upgrade will be required to overcome the following problems: 1. The Autozoom function does not work properly. 2. Exposure is not correct.

The SIGMA DP1 Firmware Ver.2.00 is now available for download. This firmware update should be applied to any DP1 camera that has firmware Ver.1.04 and lower and it brings the following benefits: 1. It is possible to allocate different functions to each of the Digital Zoom buttons. 2. When the image is magnified in the review display, the magnification ratio will appear.

In a press release, Sigma Corporation announced its acquisition of Foveon Inc. which had developed the original three-layer image sensor. Foveon will continue its sensor development operations in San Jose, CA, USA. Interestingly, Foveon had supplied their technology to Sigma and all Sigma digital products are equipped with Foveon image sensors. More information about Sigma Corporation can be found at www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english

Lens maker Sigma Corp. said Tuesday that it has acquired Foveon, a three-layer high-resolution digital-camera sensor maker.

This magnificent superzoom encompasses all popular focal lengths from the 50mm "normal" to 500mm ultra-telephoto; a 10:1 zoom ratio, providing tremendous versatility.

It combines a fast F2.8-4 maximum aperture with ultra wide angle zoom lens of 17-35mm. It incorporates aspherical lens elements in the front, as well as rear lens groups, to correct spherical aberrati