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Since 1961, SIGMA has worked towards a single, simple goal: to imagine and develop the technologies that will allow the attainment of the perfect image. In addition, we do our best to provide photographers with the information and inspiration they need to bring their creative endeavors to the next level.

BMX Riders with the 18-35mm F1.8 Lens

With it’s introduction back in 2013, the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM | Art lens took the photography world by storm as the first wide angle zoom with a 1.8 aperture. A wide angle has it’s place in sports photography, albeit on a more limited scale than my go to sports lens, the Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 DG OS HSM lens.

Mantis Macro: Behind the Shot with Robert Lopshire

The impressive Mantis portrait is being featured on our site this month was captured by photographer Robert Lopshire of Frenchtown, NJ with his Sigma 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens. We asked Rob for some details of how he wrangled this eye-catching close-up of this insect.

Sigma Ceramic Protector Filter Drop Test demonstration video

Just how tough are Sigma’s new Ceramic Protector filters? This video demonstrates the incredible performance of these exclusive filters for DSLR camera lenses.

Getting the Shot with the “Sigmonster”

Guest post by Scott Bourne, founder of Photofocus.com Around 20 years ago, I saw an image by a friend that contained a lake full of cranes and geese, backlit by a blazing, golden sun. The image struck me to the…

Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 for Classic Winter Sports

The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 is field tested in snowy, cold, conditions for luge at Lake Placid, New York.

Top 5 Posts of 2015!

It has been another banner year here at Sigma, between product announcements, awards, and events from coast to coast! Here are the most popular blog postings in 2015!

Sigma WR Ceramic Glass Filter Video demonstration!

We have just announced the world’s first highly shock-resistant and scratch-resistant clear glass ceramic protective filter, the WR Ceramic Protector! Check out this video to get a feel for just how strong this new glass protective filter is!

Adirondack landscapes with Sigma lenses

By John DiGiacomo This year while photographing fall foliage in New York’s Adirondack State Park, I added two versatile Sigma lenses to my arsenal: The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG Art lens and the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG lens. This…

Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | A in the field

By Stan Trzoniec As an outdoor writer / photographer working for close to a dozen monthly publications and books, I’m always looking for new equipment to do my job better.  One of the newer items to cross my path is…

Shot with Sigma: The Last Year’s Living Room Sessions

The Last Year, an alternative rock band out of Baltimore, MD, recently launched the Living Room Sessions on their YouTube channel in advance of their new self-released album, coming soon!