Category: Sigma

New ZY Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f//0.95 Lens for L-mount

ZY Optics released a new version of their Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 version III for full frame L mount (Sigma FP, Panasonic S1 and S1H, Leica SL, SL2).

The price of the new lens is $799 and you can order with free international shipping. The bright prime lens is also available for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mounts.

The ZY Optics Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 M-mount lens weighs 1.38 lb. (675g). The lens is 3.46″ (88mm) long and has a maximum diameter of 2.95″ (75mm). The lens has a 75mm filter thread.  Other features include a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, an aperture range of F0.95 through F16 and a 100cm (3.25ft) minimum focusing distance. Continue reading “New ZY Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f//0.95 Lens for L-mount”

Sigma fp firmware update v3.00 adds EVF-11 compatibility

Sigma has released the new firmware update version 3.00 for Sigma fp  mirrorless camera. The latest firmware v3.00 update for the Sigma fp camera adds compatibility with the EVF-11 from the fp L and other new features.

$200 off on Sigma fp body: $1,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

You can download the Sigma fp firmware update v3.00 below. Continue reading “Sigma fp firmware update v3.00 adds EVF-11 compatibility”

Full list of 2021 TIPA World Awards Winners

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) announced all the winners of the 2021 TIPA World Awards. The Canon EOS M50 Mark II wins the“best APS-C entry level camera” while the Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM wins the“best prime telephoto lens”. Overall Best Full Frame Professional Camera is the Sony a1.

Here is the best photo gear of 2021 according to the TIPA World Awards 2021 winners list. Continue reading “Full list of 2021 TIPA World Awards Winners”

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Becomes Official

Sigma has announced the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens, re-designed from the ground up for mirrorless cameras for L-Mount and E-Mount.

The new SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, with a lightweight, compact form, premium construction, and outstanding optical quality. An evolution of a true classic, the new 35mm F1.4 DG DN | A updates SIGMA’s most popular Art prime to bring an unprecedented level of image quality to E-mount and L-mount camera systems.

Compared to conventional models, the new 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art offers improved optical performance, with minimal aberrations and exceptional sharpness from edge to edge, even at F1.4. A streamlined focusing system, featuring a stepping-type motor and a single focusing element, provide quick, smooth, accurate autofocus response while reducing the overall size and weight of the lens.

The US price of the SIGMA 35mm F/1.4 DG DN Art lens is $899, and it is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Key Features

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Full Press Text Leaked : Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens

Full press text of the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens have been leaked online. The lens will become official soon.

Designed for Sony E-Mount Cameras, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens will be smaller and cheaper than already released Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens (B&H Photo Video/Adorama). The US price of the lens will be $899.

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Specs Leaked, Priced at $899

Sigma will soon announce the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens. It will be the replacement for the current 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art version. The US price of the lens will be $899.

Nokishita confirmed that the previously rumored Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens will be available for Sony E and L mounts.

Designed for Sony E-Mount Cameras, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens will be smaller and cheaper than already released Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens (B&H Photo Video/Adorama).

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Specifications:

  • 15 elements in 11 groups
  • Minimum shooting distance of 30cm
  • Maximum shooting magnification of 1: 5.4
  • Number of aperture blades of 11
  • Filter diameter: 67mm
  • Size: φ75.5×109.5mm ( The E-mount version is 111.5mm)
  • Weight: 645g (E-mount version is 640g)
  • Price: $899

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens to be Announced Soon

It seems that Sigma will continue to announce the DG DN series lenses designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras. Recent rumors indicates that the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens will be announced soon.

As part of the Art line within Sigma’s Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve truly notable optical performance and is ideally suited for creative and artistic applications. The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens is suitable for APS-C models where it provides a 53mm equivalent focal length. Constant f/1.4 maximum aperture is particularly well-suited for working in available light conditions and provides extreme control over depth of field.

Designed for Sony Full Frame E-Mount, this Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens will be smaller and cheaper than already released Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens (B&H Photo Video/Adorama). Continue reading “Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens to be Announced Soon”

61MP Sigma fp L Mirrorless Camera with L-mount Priced at $2,499

Sigma has announced the new Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount. The new Sigma fp L comes with a 61mp Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, phase-detection auto focus and 10fps continuous shooting.

Sigma fp L can capture UHD 4K 30p video internally and can output 12-bit Cinema DNG Raw to an external SSD. It can also output a Raw video feed over HDMI that can be encoded as ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW, depending on what type of recorder you attach. High speed FullHD recording at up to 120 fps is supported, though with a crop.

Price and Availability

The Sigma fp L will be available in mid-April for $2499 body-only, or $2999 with the EVF. The EVF-11, as it is officially known, will be sold on its own for $699, and is compatible with the original Sigma fp.

  • Sigma fp L body: $2,499 USD
  • Sigma fp L with EVF: $2,999 USD
  • EVF-11 viewfinder: $699

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61MP Sigma fp L Mirrorless Camera with L-mount Coming

The 61MP Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount will be announced tomorrow, March 25th. According to latest reports the price of the Sigma fp L camera will be $2,499, the fp L EVF kit will be $2,999, and the EVF-11 will be $699.

The camera looks pretty much the same as the original Sigma fp. Here are a few more updates before the launch. Continue reading “61MP Sigma fp L Mirrorless Camera with L-mount Coming”

Sigma fp L to Feature 60MP Sensor, Coming on March 23rd

Sigma fp L camera will use a 60MP sensor and the full frame mirrorless model is reportedly to be announced on March 23rd.

Finally, we got confirmation that the upcoming Sigma camera uses a 60-megapixel full-frame sensor made by Sony. The model code of the sensor is IMX 513BQR.

The camera looks pretty much the same as the original Sigma fp. The question remains, of course, what the “L” stands for in the Sigma fp L name. The addition of a new letter on a product name often signifies a minor upgrade or feature swap, as opposed to a completely new model.

$200 off on Sigma fp body: $1,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

More Sigma fp L details after the break!

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