Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR Camera

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR Camera Review



Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR Camera Feature

  • Front & Rear Caps
  • Lens Hood
  • Lens Hood Adapter
  • Soft Case with Strap
  • Tripod Collar

Sigma's APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is the second generation of this large aperture telephoto zoom lens now incorporating Sigma's Optical Stablization function, OS, our own anti-shake system which makes viewing a stabilized image in the viewfinder possible for Sony and Pentax users if chosen. Two FLD glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass have also been added along with three SLD glass elements, all which provide excellent correction of color aberration. In spite of the additions of all of these features, Sigma has managed to make the lens more compact than its predecessor, measuring only 7.8" in length. For any serious photographer where the 70-200mm focal range is often the most important second lens to own after the initial standards lens or mid range zooms. The fast aperture is extremely useful and important in low light environments or when shooting fast moving situations where a higher shutter speed demands maximum lights thru the lens. HSM ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus capability. Super Multi-Layer lens coating reduces flare ghosting and assures high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. It has a minimum focusing distance of 55.1 inches throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:8 The rounded 9 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out of focus images. This lens is equipped with a petal-type hood. Its exceptional versatility as an all-around lens is perfect for journalists and wedding photographers. This latest version of the Sigma 70-200mm is well regarded for its outstanding image quality, light weight and ease of operation.


Monday, March 26, 2012

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Review



Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Feature

  • Large aperture standard zoom lens
  • ELD and SLD glass provides excellent correction of all types of aberrations
  • Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting
  • Equipped with HSM ensuring quiet and high speed AF
  • The rounded 9 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur
This large aperture standard zoom lens covers focal lengths from 24mm and is housed in compact construction. The latest optical design provides an overall length of 94.7cm /3.7inch. It is ideal for general photography such as snapshots, portraiture and landscapes. The Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass, two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction of all types of aberrations. Superior optical performance is ensured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full time manual focusing capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 38cm/15in and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.3. The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur. It is possible to attach the included petal-type hood to block out extraneous light.


Sunday, March 25, 2012

Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Nikon Mount Lenses

Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Nikon Mount Lenses Review



Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Nikon Mount Lenses Feature

  • Teleconverter lens for Nikon SLR cameras
  • Increases the focal length by the power of 1.4
  • Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting
  • Includes lens case
The Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is a dedicated APO teleconverter that can be mounted between select lenses and the camera body to increase the focal length by the power of 1.4. The multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras. The lens also offers maximum magnification without any variation in the minimum focusing distance. Compact and lightweight, this teleconverter can convert your lenses into longer focal-length lenses, so you don't have to do a lot of unnecessary footwork. A case for the lens is included.
The dedicated APO teleconverter can be mounted between select lenses and camera body to increase the focal length by the power of 1.4x. The new multi layer coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras. They demonstrate best performance with DG series lenses. They also offer maximum photography magnification by 1.4 x, without any variation in the minimum focusing distance. Compact and lightweight, these teleconverter convert your lenses into longer focal-length lenses, so you don't have to do a lot of unnecessary footwork.


Thursday, March 22, 2012

Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Canon Mount Lenses

Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Canon Mount Lenses Review



Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Canon Mount Lenses Feature

  • Teleconverter lens for Canon SLR cameras
  • Increases the focal length by the power of 1.4
  • Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting
  • Includes lens case
The Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Canon Digital SLR Cameras is a dedicated APO teleconverter that can be mounted between select lenses and the camera body to increase the focal length by the power of 1.4. The multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras. The lens also offers maximum magnification without any variation in the minimum focusing distance. Compact and lightweight, this teleconverter can convert your lenses into longer focal-length lenses, so you don't have to do a lot of unnecessary footwork. A case for the lens is included.
The dedicated APO teleconverter can be mounted between select lenses and camera body to increase the focal length by the power of 1.4x. The new multi layer coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras. They demonstrate best performance with DG series lenses. They also offer maximum photography magnification by 1.4 x, without any variation in the minimum focusing distance. Compact and lightweight, these teleconverter convert your lenses into longer focal-length lenses, so you don't have to do a lot of unnecessary footwork.


Saturday, March 17, 2012

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras Review



Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras Feature

  • Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4
  • The most appropriate coating for digital SLR cameras
  • Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and an hybrid aspherical lens, provides the utmost correction for all types of aberrations
  • Fully compatible with all Pentax Digital SLR cameras
Fully compatible with all Pentax Digital SLR cameras, this large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration. Glass mold aspherical lens at rear group of lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 40cm (15.7") minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast. Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4 can perform superbly in a great range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting and landscape photography. Please Note: Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.


Friday, March 16, 2012

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review



Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Feature

  • Designed to fit Nikon digital SLR cameras
  • 30mm Focal length
  • 2 Low-dispersion glass elements; glass mold aspherical lens element
  • 45-Degree angle of view
  • 15.7-inch minimum focusing distance
Designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of Nikon digital SLR cameras, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting, and landscape photography. The 30mm lens relies on two special-low-dispersion glass elements and a glass-mold aspherical lens. Combined, the construction details correct for all types of chromatic and color aberrations. Other features include a maximum aperture of f/1.4, a 62mm filter mount, and a one-year warranty.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 30mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.4
  • Lens construction: 7 elements in 7 groups
  • Angle of view: 45 degrees (SD format)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 8
  • Minimum aperture: f/16
  • Minimum focusing distance: 15.7 inches
  • Maximum magnification: 1:10.4
  • Filter size: 62mm
  • Corresponding AF mounts: Nikon
  • Dimensions: 2.97 inches in diameter and 2.3 inches long
  • Weight: 15.2 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year
Fully compatible with all Nikon Digital SLR cameras including the D40 and D40X, this large aperture 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM lens is designed to match the APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. Two SLD glass elements are especially effective in the compensation of magnification chromatic aberration. Glass mold aspherical lens at rear group of lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 40cm (15.7") minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast. Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4 can perform superbly in a great range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting and landscape photography. Please Note: Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.


Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM SLD Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital DSLR Camera

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM SLD Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital DSLR Camera Review



Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM SLD Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital DSLR Camera Feature

  • Construction 16 Groups /22 Elements Angle of view 46.8° - 5° F stop range 22 Closest Focusing Distan

Sigma?s NEW APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM is an advanced optical design of this 10x power high-performance zoom lens that covers the standard-to-super-telephoto range, now with the added advantage of Sigma?s own Optical Stabilization which offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. Sigma is the only one to offer OS for Sony and Pentax mount where the image is stabilized in the viewfinder if chosen.


Sunday, March 11, 2012

Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Review



Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Feature

  • Fast f/2.8 telephoto zoom
  • Excellent macro magnification of 1:3.1
  • Includes case and lens hood
  • Removable lightweight Tripod Holder
  • 6 Year manufacturers warranty

Tamron’s SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens delivers a multi-featured lens with internal focusing while holding the physical lens dimensions to the minimum. With full-size format SLR cameras, this tele-zoom lens covers the full focal length of 70-200mm, and for DSLR cameras with  APS-C sized imagers its focal length is equivalent to 109-310mm (with 1.55X approximation).

The lens allows a minimum focusing distance of only 37.4” over the entire zoom range and a maximum macro magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at 200mm.

Items Included:
  • Tamron SP AF70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro Lens for Canon
  • Lens hood
  • Case
  • 6 year Tamron warranty


Saturday, March 3, 2012

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Review



Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Feature

  • Macro lens designed for Canon digital SLR cameras
  • 50mm focal length
  • f2.8 maximum aperture
  • Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting common to digital SLR cameras
  • Screw-in lens hood included
Sigma launched its first standard 50mm macro lens in 1990, and followed it up with an improved model in 1998. The advent of digital SLR cameras, however, required updated optical technology and a better imaging performance. Enter the latest incarnation of the 50mm macro lens, with an improved design that corrects for various aberrations. Designed exclusively for Canon SLR cameras, this macro lens is specially coated to get the best possible color balance while cutting down on ghosting caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. The lens also includes a floating focusing system, which allows you to precisely photograph objects throughout the entire focusing range. Most importantly, this standard macro lens makes it possible to enjoy better communication with your subject. When viewing through the camera's finder, you'll be able to move the subject and make precise adjustments. For example, the lens offers a close working distance of 7.4 inches, making it extremely convenient to take close-up pictures of a fossil or other inanimate objects.

Other details include a minimum aperture of f/45 that provides a greater depth of field than most lenses, a screw-in lens hood that makes it easy to attach circular polarizing filters, and a 46.8-degree angle of view. All Sigma lenses carry a one-year warranty.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 50mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.8
  • Lens construction: 10 elements in 9 groups
  • Angle of view: 46.8 degrees
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 7
  • Minimum aperture: f/45
  • Minimum focusing distance: 7.4 inches
  • Maximum magnification: 1:1
  • Filter size: 55mm
  • Corresponding mount: Canon
  • Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
  • Weight: 11.3 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year
Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting that tends to occur when using digital SLR cameras.