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Pricing and Availability of new Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 Announced
Earlier today Sigma Corporation announced the pricing and availability for their new 120-300 F2.8 lens. The new 120-300 is the first in their sports line of lenses to become available so far. The new lens will be available starting in early May for a street prince of $3,599. The lens will only be available in Sigma and Canon mounts at launch, with Nikon mounts to follow.
New Sigma USB Dock Offers Level of AF Adjustments Never Before Seen
Part of Sigma’s new Global Vision initiative was the introduction of the new Sigma USB Dock, a device that allows you to update lens firmware and AF micro adjustments from your computer via a USB connection. This is going to revolutionize how we update our lenses and tweak auto focus with our cameras.
Panasonic Announces new Lumix G6 featuring 7fps and Wifi
Panasonic just announced a new mid-range micro four thirds camera, the Lumix G6. The new mid-range camera sports a 16MP sensor, 7fps, Wifi, NFC and ISO 25,600 capability. The camera will likely be a hit with video shooters who like the look the GH2/GH3 models produce.
“Make Me a Meme” Design Contest! Win $100 SLR Lounge Gift Credit
We love our talented SLR Lounge community and we know that your talents expand beyond just photography. So, we have a new type of contest for you all.
Sony Announces New 30x Optical Zoom Camera
If you are in the market for a nice compact camera you may want to hold out for a little while. Sony just announced the new Cyber-Shot DSC-HX50V compact super zoom camera that boast 30x optical zoom while weighing in at only 9.6 oz.
Tamron 24-70 2.8 Di VC USD takes Top Spot on DxOMark Rankings
It’s been a while since the release of the Tamron 24-70 2.8 Di VC USD, and a lot of the hype has died down. But the fact remains that the performance of this lens has professionals talking. I have heard basically nothing but good things about this lens, which makes the latest DxOMark rankings a unsurprising.
Kickstarter Highlight: The Focus Buddy
Today I came across a video on Youtube featuring this neat follow focus system that is currently on Kickstarter with about 7 days to go. The “Focus Buddy” is hoping to get $2999 in backing within the next 7 days, it’s currently about 1/3 of the way there.
Beginners Guide to Old Nikkor Lenses
One of the biggest reasons that I chose Nikon back when I was deciding what system to buy into was the fact that many of Nikons oldest lenses are still able to be used on new bodies. This meant that I could buy older glass that is still optically really good for cheap(ish). The only caveat to using these old lenses is that they require special settings on your new bodies, as well as certain body’s only work with certain lens types.
Sunday Rumor Mill: Sigma to bring new 135mm & 24mm lenses to market
Just this last week a rumored Sigma lens, the 18-35mm 1.8, turned out to be true. This weekend a few more rumors coming out of Sigma popped up, this time regarding a new 135mm F1.8 DG OS and 24mm 1.4 DG both would fall into the Art category of Sigma’s new Global vision.
Third Party D7100 Battery Grips on the Horizon
One of the first things I always buy after getting a new DSLR is a battery grip. I just like the extra heft that it gives my camera, and the extra battery power is nice as well. As silly as it is, people look at you differently too if you are shooting with a battery grip on, un-knowledgeable people assume because its bigger it’s better.
NAB 2013 : Tech and Hijinks From This Year’s Conference in Las Vegas
Some of the tech from this year’s NAB conference in Las Vegas is likely to find its way onto your Christmas list. Take a look.
Sigma 1.8 Zoom Sample Images Hit the Web
Sigma made waves earlier this week with the announcement of the new Art 18-35 F1.8 zoom lens. This is making history as the first ever 1.8 Zoom lens ever mass produced for public consumption. A lot of questions about the lens remain, mainly about how it will perform and its build quality.
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