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Nick Vrona
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Nick Vrona is an artist, photographer, video producer, local karaoke star and former pro wrestling ring announcer, and has been in the photographic retail biz since 2006. He works at SIGMA, too. His favorite subjects are his family, his chickens and the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Visiting SIGMA Japan with My Favorite Travel Lens: 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Visiting SIGMA headquarters in Japan is an eye-opening experience, and what better way to capture the memories than with a small, lightweight, do-it-all zoom lens? See how the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary was the perfect lens for this unique travel opportunity.

SIGMA 2022 “Gear in Review”

Take a look at the new lenses SIGMA revealed in 2022, from the latest Art line releases to the exciting introduction of X Mount to our lineup.

Bringing SIGMA Contemporary Lenses Into the Light

You know Art. You know Sports. But you might not know Contemporary. Learn more about SIGMA’s line of high-quality, compact lenses designed for everybody.

A Long-Awaited Day Out with SIGMA Prime Lenses for Fujifilm X Mount

It’s been a long time coming, but SIGMA lenses are arriving for Fujifilm X Mount. Now photographers can combine the quality of SIGMA glass with the unique features of Fujifilm X cameras… it’s a match made in APS-C heaven!

First Look: SIGMA 20mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens

The SIGMA 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary is the widest lens in the all-metal I series, perfect for astrophotography, landscapes, everyday snapshots, street scenes, vlogging, and so much more.

SIGMA 2021 “Gear in Review”

We take a look at the new SIGMA products that arrived in 2021, including six lenses designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, and the 61-megapixel SIGMA fp L.

Pairing SIGMA I series Lenses with Compact Mirrorless Cameras

The stylish, all-metal SIGMA I series lenses make good on the “smaller and better” promise that mirrorless converts have been looking forward to for years.

It’s the Little Things: The Simple Joys of Macro Photography

Sometimes, we photographers feel the need to see and capture things from a fresh, new angle. And nothing changes your perspective quite like macro photography!

Video: Shooting Graduation Portraits of Kids at Home

With a little time, patience and some basic equipment, you can shoot your own graduation photos (or traditional school pictures) at home.

Tiny Toy Photography with the SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art

With my SIGMA 70mm F2.8 Macro Art lens and an assortment of tiny toys on hand, I had one goal in mind… to make playthings look cool.