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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.

Meet Sophia Chew, SIGMA’s First Student Ambassador

Many young photographers and filmmakers are familiar with SIGMA gear thanks to its creator-friendly pricing, while some just find SIGMA to fit their needs perfectly. For students like Sophia Chew, SIGMA is the lens brand of choice, and now she brings her enthusiasm and creative passion to SIGMA America as its first full-time student ambassador.

The Perfect Super 35 Combo: SIGMA Cine 18-35mm T2 and 50-100mm T2 Zoom Lenses

While full-frame has its advantages, the humble Super 35mm format has staying power with cinematographers. That’s why the SIGMA Cine 18-35mm T2 and 50-100mm T2 High Speed Zoom lenses are a great choice for all levels of Super 35 production. With this two-lens combo, filmmakers can shoot at a huge variety of focal lengths, all at a steady maximum T2, with outstanding resolving power and minimized flare and ghosting.

First Look: SIGMA 15mm F1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art Lens

From astrophotography to the stage, skateboarding to travel, a fisheye lens can take any situation and bring it to a whole new level. The SIGMA 15mm F1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE | Art is the pinnacle of fisheye lens design, with amazingly sharp optical performance, unbeatable low-light capability, and build quality that puts this lens in a class by itself.

SIGMA Cine Lens Buyer’s Guide

SIGMA’s line of professional-grade Cine lenses offers a full range of focal lengths, as well as several formats, styles, and mounts. We break down the entire selection to make it easier for cinematographers to find the lenses they need.

First Look: SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens

Introducing the SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, the world’s smallest and lightest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C cameras. Available for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X Mount and L-Mount, it’s the essential wide lens for crop-sensor systems.

Camera to Cloud On Location in Hawaii with SIGMA and Atomos

In this series of videos, SIGMA Ambassador Graham Ehlers Sheldon discusses the gear, process and workflow benefits of Camera to Cloud technology (C2C), and how Atomos products such as the Ninja V monitor and Connect module work seamlessly with the SIGMA fp and fp L cameras.

Snakes of Russia’s Award-Winning Music Video Filmed on SIGMA fp Camera

The award-winning “Summoner” music video by Snakes of Russia was shot entirely on the SIGMA fp camera. Director Kays Al-Atrakchi and cinematographer Curtis Davis discuss why they chose the fp for this exciting, surreal project.

SIGMA CINE Lenses Exclusively Used in Short Film “The Sperm Bank” Debuting at Tribeca Film Festival

The short film “The Sperm Bank” – which made its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival – deals with the main subject’s awkward reckoning with his own mortality after a stage four testicular cancer diagnosis. SIGMA had a conversation with Director of Photography Jack Schurman about his work on this project, which was shot entirely on SIGMA CINE lenses.

Step-By-Step Camera to Cloud (C2C) Tutorial

Join SIGMA CINE Ambassador Graham Sheldon as he demonstrates the potential of Camera to Cloud (C2C) for content creators at any skill level! Discover how to set up the SIGMA fp or fp L camera, and the Atomos Ninja V monitor, to seamlessly collaborate and streamline your creative workflow.

Unlocking the Power of Camera to Cloud Workflows

Learn how to streamline your production workflow with camera-to-cloud (C2C) technology using SIGMA fp mirrorless cameras, Atomos video recorders, and cloud-based platforms like Atomos’ Cloud Studio and Adobe’s Frame.io. Discover the benefits of C2C, its use cases, and what to expect from the future of this evolving technology.