Sigma Corporation

Digital Camera Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Key Points: 
  • The global digital camera market growth rate is expected to decline over the forecasted period, owing to shifting consumer preference toward smartphone cameras.
  • Most of the major digital camera manufacturers have also recorded a decline in fluctuating sales in the past few years.
  • However, increased digital camera prices are also expected to affect the studied market negatively.
  • Furthermore, in February 2022, Canon announced the EOS R5 C digital camera, aimed at professionals who want high-performance video and still capture.

SIGMA America announces 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Lens

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary redefines the standard zoom for mirrorless cameras by combining outstanding optical performance, an F2.8 constant aperture, and a lightweight and compact body.

Key Points: 
  • The SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary redefines the standard zoom for mirrorless cameras by combining outstanding optical performance, an F2.8 constant aperture, and a lightweight and compact body.
  • The design of the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is based on the existing 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, but with a focal range starting at 28mm, making the lens body significantly smaller and lighter while maintaining superb optical performance.
  • The 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary introduces another fast, high-performance, large-aperture zoom lens to SIGMAs mirrorless line-up, offering a more compact alternative to the existing 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art.
  • With the addition of the new 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, SIGMA now provides two optimal solutions of standard F2.8 zoom lens for mirrorless cameras the new 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary achieves remarkable portability and offers the same optical performance, as the existing 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art which is for pro-use with the highest levels of performance throughout its focal range.

SIGMA Introduces Full-Frame Mirrorless I series Premium Compact Prime Lenses

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Key I series Lens Features:

Key Points: 
  • Key I series Lens Features:
    All I series lenses feature an all-metal body, with high-precision metal internal parts, and a metal lens hood.
  • The SIGMA I series introduces compact, beautifully designed, high-performance optics for mirrorless camera systems.
  • In its first collection, SIGMA introduces a 24mm wide-angle prime lens to the Contemporary lens line-up that offers excellent portability and versatility.
  • 1.I seriesA new photographic experience, Premium Compact Primes for mirrorless users
    The SIGMA I series features full-frame-compatible lenses that offer mirrorless users a new and better alternative, both in the experience of shooting with the lens and in the impressive results it is able to achieve.

Sigma Launches I Series with New 24mm, 35mm, and 65mm Lenses; More Info at B&H

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

These three new lenses are part of the I Series, along with the previously announced 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.

Key Points: 
  • These three new lenses are part of the I Series, along with the previously announced 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.
  • Its optical design incorporates low-dispersion and aspherical elements, which help to reduce color fringing and distortion for high clarity, sharpness, and accurate rendering.
  • Also, this 24mm has the unique trait of a 4.25" minimum focusing distance with a 1:2 maximum magnification for close-up shooting.
  • With hundreds of products on display, the B&H Photo SuperStore is the place to test-drive and compare all the latest gear.

Sigma Announces 2020-2021 Photo & Cine Ambassadors

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

In 2012, the company introduced Sigma Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and Sports.

Key Points: 
  • In 2012, the company introduced Sigma Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and Sports.
  • In 2016, the Sigma Cine lens lineup was launched, further cementing Sigma as an innovator in imaging engineering.
  • Embodying the core optical DNA that has defined the Sigma benchmark of excellence, Sigma cine lenses meet the needs of advanced 6k and 8k cinema production.
  • For information about Sigma Corporation of America, please visit sigmaphoto.com and Sigma Blog for helpful information about our products.

Sigma Announces the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art Lens, Redefining Mirrorless Macro Performance

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Focus Limiter switch for macro, portrait, or full range autofocus

Key Points: 
  • Focus Limiter switch for macro, portrait, or full range autofocus
    RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art lens is the first prime macro lens designed by Sigma exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras, as the DG DN in the name indicates.
  • The L-Mount version of the 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art lens is compatible with the SIGMA Teleconverter TC-1411 and TC-2011, increasing the maximum magnification to 1.4:1 and 2:1, respectively.
  • "In order to capture the minute details of small subjects, macro lenses must meet an extremely high standard of optical precision, and the new SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art lens truly delivers," says Mark Amir-Hamzeh, President of Sigma Corporation of America.
  • The Sigma Art line has been consistently redefining both imaging excellence and satisfying handfeel, and this new lens continues that journey.

Sigma Teams with Photo Dealers to Donate Over $93,000

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

It is a manufacturer supporting its dealers, and those dealers' communities, resulting in three-way partnership to help those impacted in the most significant ways."

Key Points: 
  • It is a manufacturer supporting its dealers, and those dealers' communities, resulting in three-way partnership to help those impacted in the most significant ways."
  • In 2016, the Sigma Cine lens lineup was launched, further cementing Sigma as an innovator in imaging engineering.
  • Embodying the core optical DNA that has defined the Sigma benchmark of excellence, Sigma cine lenses meet the needs of advanced 6k and 8k cinema production.
  • For information about Sigma Corporation of America, please visit www.sigmaphoto.com or follow the company on Sigma Blog , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Sigma Corporation of America Announces Grand Prize Winners of #SigmaShotAtHome Photo Contest

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

The Grand Prize winners were chosen from this pool of monthly and weekly winners.

Key Points: 
  • The Grand Prize winners were chosen from this pool of monthly and weekly winners.
  • Prizes throughout the contest ranged in value from $500-$2,100 and, in total, Sigma awarded nearly $23,000 worth of prize money and Sigma products.
  • - Mark Amir-Hamzeh, President of Sigma Corporation of America
    Heres what the creators had to say about being the Grand Prize Winners and taking home the SIGMA fp + 45mm F2.8 DG DN lens:
    Winning the #SigmaShotAtHome contest grand prize has been a truly amazing experience.
  • For information about Sigma Corporation of America, please visit www.sigmaphoto.com or follow the company on Sigma Blog , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Sigma Announces the 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art Lens, the Definitive Portrait Prime for the Mirrorless Age

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redefining the portrait lens category, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens is a completely new design for full-frame mirrorless cameras, as the "DN" designation indicates.

Key Points: 
  • RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redefining the portrait lens category, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens is a completely new design for full-frame mirrorless cameras, as the "DN" designation indicates.
  • Announced today by Sigma Corporation, this is a complete reinvention of the definitive fast-aperture portrait prime that pairs class-leading optical performance with a compact, dust-and splash-proof design.
  • The 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens is handcrafted to the most exacting optical and mechanical tolerances in Sigma's Aizu, Japan production facility.
  • "This vision is finally realized with the new 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens."

SIGMA Releases Major Update for SIGMA fp: Firmware Ver. 2.00

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigma Corporation of America , a leading camera, photography lens, cine lens, flash and accessories manufacturer, today announced that SIGMA fp firmware ver.

Key Points: 
  • RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigma Corporation of America , a leading camera, photography lens, cine lens, flash and accessories manufacturer, today announced that SIGMA fp firmware ver.
  • 2.00, the first major update that widely expands the functionality of the camera, is now available to SIGMA fp users on the SIGMA Global Site.
  • New Functions and Capabilities in SIGMA fp Firmware Ver.
  • 2.00:
    Still image capture from movie files (CinemaDNG, MOV) shot with the SIGMA fp
    *Requires firmware update of Video Assist 12G models using Video Assist Update 3.3.