Solar eclipses, especially where the sun is entirely blocked, are rare occasions. So if you want to capture the moment with incredible photos, you need to be prepared! SIGMA Ambassador Jim Koepnick explains it all — from lenses to settings to location planning — to help you take eclipse photos that will make the occasion that much more memorable.
Adapting SIGMA Lenses to Nikon Z Cameras at Grand Teton National Park
Got a Nikon Z camera? SIGMA offers some direct mount options, but adapting lenses is both a practical and affordable option for mounting your favorite SIGMA lenses on your Nikon mirrorless camera body. Landscape and wildlife photographer Kristen Ryan brings her SIGMA lenses to Grand Teton National Park, with two different adapters in her kit.
Disc Dog Challenge with the SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens
Few things are quicker than a frisky dog, and canines that specialize in “disc dog” are even trickier to photograph. Thankfully, with the SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports lens, pro photographer Anabel DFlux has no trouble focusing on the high-flying action, capturing one-of-a-kind moments, and creating beautifully sharp images that wow her clients.
First Look: SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports Lens for Sony E-mount
For outdoor photography, there’s nothing quite like a telephoto prime lens to achieve ultimate clarity and overall performance. Thanks to its lightweight and portable build, the SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports is not just incredibly sharp, it’s also perfect for the photographer on the move. SIGMA Ambassador Liam Doran gives this lens a thorough test run on his Sony mirrorless camera in the Colorado backcountry.
First Look: SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports Lens for L-Mount
The SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports lens is designed to provide extreme telephoto performance without the usual telephoto bulk. SIGMA Ambassador Jim Koepnick gave this lightweight lens an early test run exclusively on L-Mount cameras, and found out why this long-range prime is destined for the backpacks of many wildlife and sports photographers.
Unique Astrophotography Opportunities in 2024
If you love photographing the night sky and want to be ready for unique astrophotography opportunities, now is the time to start planning. This handy guide can help you plan your 2024 calendar, so you’ll be prepared to take your most amazing astro photos ever!
5 Tips for Charming Winter Portraits in Any Conditions
Winter can be a tough time for outdoor portraiture, but with a little creativity and your favorite SIGMA lenses, you can bring out the best in even the frostiest environments. Join SIGMA Ambassador Meg Loeks for some tips on how to create heartwarming storytelling portraiture, whether you’re literally surrounded by snow or simply yearning for sunnier days.
First Look: SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Sony E-mount
After years of waiting, the SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports lens has arrived! SIGMA Ambassador Liam Doran was the first in the US to give it a try on a Sony E-mount camera, and he immediately took this rugged lens out to photograph darting dirt bikes, snowy landscapes, and even a few frigid scenes from the Antarctic coastline.
First Look: SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens for L-Mount
Leica, Panasonic Lumix and SIGMA camera users have lots of lenses to choose from thanks to the L-Mount Alliance, but until now, a lightweight, compact 70-200mm lens was nowhere to be found. That has all changed with the remarkable SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports lens! This professional workhorse lens is now available for L-Mount, and SIGMA Ambassador Jim Koepnick puts it through its paces for the first time.
Brown Bear Photography in Alaska with the SIGMA 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports Lens
Photographing majestic brown bears in their natural habitat is an adventure that calls for the very best, but also requires one to pack light. When faced with this rare opportunity in the wilds of Alaska, outdoor photographer Liam Doran reached for the versatile SIGMA 60-600mm DG DN OS | Sports lens, our latest and greatest 10x telephoto zoom.