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ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, December 29, 2011

Adorama Photography TV presents Sigma Lenses for Nikon and Canon DSLRs.

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TAGS: photography,  DSLR,  sigma,  D-SLR,  Digital photography,  Lens advice,  products,  lens hood,  lens,  Product Review,  lens cap,  Product Profile 

FAQ: What does a more expensive lens really buy you?

A case study of a bargain vs. a pro lens with the same focal range

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Bob Atkins, December 5, 2011

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Everyone likes a bargain, so price is always a factor in choosing a lens. However, there can be very significant differences in prices between lenses which on first glance may appear to be very similar. 

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  sigma,  lenses,  Lens advice,  lens,  Canon EOS 7D 

The best lenses for Photojournalists

Buying tips: When it comes to glass, get the finest you can afford

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 10, 2011

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Just is there’s no best camera for photojournalists, there is also no best lens. But there is a range of lens types that will give you a better chance at getting the shot.

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  buying guide,  sigma,  tokina,  lenses,  buying tips,  Lens advice,  Tamron,  lens,  focus on photojournalism 

Portrait Lenses We've Fallen in Love With

Hitting the "like" button on a wide range of portrait options

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 14, 2011

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We asked our Facebook and Twitter friends which lenses were their favorites for portrait photography. Here's what we learned.

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  pentax,  portrait,  sigma,  tokina,  lenses,  sony,  Tamron,  focus on portraiture 

ZAP the ZAPPERS 5: Falling for IR

Here's another ZAP the ZAPPERS shot by Jack Howard.

ArticlePhotoZAP Techniques and How-Tos - by Jack Howard, October 25, 2010

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Go ahead, give Jack your honest opinion about this IR+visible spectrum shot taken with the Sigma SD15 with its IR Cut filter removed!

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TAGS: photography,  infrared,  sigma,  photography tips,  photography tip,  PhotoZAP,  photo critique,  ZAP the ZAPPERS 

Product Review: Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM Zoom Lens

An ultrawide that takes it all in

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, August 4, 2010

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I consider ultrawide zoom lenses to be primarily special-effects tools and the Sigma 8-16mm  certainly falls into this category. Let’s take a close, undistorted look at its features and abilities.

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TAGS: sigma,  wide angle,  zoom lens,  ultrawide 

Product Review: Sigma DP-2s

It's souped up, but can it compete?

ArticleProduct Reviews Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 17, 2010

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Sigma's DP compact cameras are built on the same 14MP APS-sized Foveon sensor found in Sigma's DSLRs and have great image quality. Is the DP-2s a significant enough upgrade? Let's find out.

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TAGS: street photography,  sigma,  system compact,  Foveon,  APS,  Sigma DP1,  Sigma DP2,  Focus on Street Photography 

Product Review: Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 lens

For this long zoom lens, the Optical Image Stabilization is the star

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, April 28, 2010

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In 2005, Sigma introduced a monster 10x zoom lens, the 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM, which offered flare-reducing lens coating, a HyperSonic motor and SLD glass.

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TAGS: zoom,  sigma,  telephoto,  zoom lens,  tele-converter 

Product Review: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens

A step-up lens for enthusiasts gets stabilization

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, March 22, 2010

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Whether you’re a hobbyist looking to upgrade from that cheap kit lens or an aspiring photojournalist seeking a versatile lens within a tight budget, the Sigma 17-70 is worth your attention.

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Product Review: Sigma 150-500mm f/5.6-6.3 lens

Does this super tele-zoom have what it takes to win on the gridiron?

ArticleProduct Reviews Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mark Lent, October 16, 2009

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A professional sports photographer takes this $1,000 lens on assignment to a football game to see if can capture the action.

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TAGS: zoom,  sigma,  zoom lens,  Lens advice,  lens 

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