Lens Guides

Hands-on reviews, technical information, and advice on SIGMA Art, Sports and Contemporary lenses for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.

Flexible, Fast and Beautifully Sharp: SIGMA 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art

While prime lenses are her bread and butter, portrait photographer Meg Loeks occasionally adds a zoom to her camera bag, but it needs to be something special. The SIGMA 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art is just the kind of zoom lens that not only offers versatility, but the type of image quality that a professional like Meg requires to make her images truly memorable.

Behind the Scenes: New D&D Show Filmed with SIGMA Lenses for Fujifilm X Mount

With limited space to work but tons of reactions to capture, Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode was filmed entirely with a set of compact Fujifilm mirrorless cameras and a selection of SIGMA lenses made specifically for X Mount. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop from director of photography Graham Ehlers Sheldon!

First Look: SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount

SIGMA’s selection of lenses for Canon RF Mount continues to expand with the ultra-wide SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, now for Canon EOS R cameras. Designed for APS-C cameras like the EOS R7, R50 and R100, this tiny zoom lens captures expansive views, ideal for landscapes and interiors, video and stills. Not to mention it’s the perfect lens for content creators and vloggers who need close focusing and excellent low-light performance.

First Look: SIGMA 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens

For outdoor photographer Darren White, optical performance is crucial for creating large prints of detailed landscapes. But in the field, a versatile lens is also extremely important to capture a variety of compositions. Thankfully, the SIGMA 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art zoom lens checks both boxes, with outstanding sharpness and a convenient focal range. Join Darren as he puts this lens to the test for the first time!

The Zoom Lens that Replaced My Favorite Portrait Primes: SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

For years, photographer Keydrin Franklin swore by his fast primes for portrait work. But now, the SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports has become his new go-to lens, from basic headshots to beautiful, flattering outdoor portraits with amazing bokeh.

Why I Choose SIGMA Zoom Lenses for Studio Photography

Zoom lenses are often considered workhorses out in the field, but they can be just as essential in the studio as well. Photographer Jillian Lenser demonstrates how she puts her SIGMA 24-70mm and 14-24mm F2.8 Art lenses to work capturing product images and other in-studio scenes for her commercial clientele.

Vertical Street Photography with SIGMA’s All-Metal I series Lenses

From skyscrapers to the subway, SIGMA I series lenses are the perfect street photography primes. With all-metal build and amazing image quality, these lightweight, full-frame lenses bring out the best in city scenes, as New York photographer Yu Shi shows in these gorgeous vertical format shots of the city that never sleeps.

First Look: SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount

After years of waiting, SIGMA lenses have finally begun to arrive for Canon EOS R System cameras! The first lens to drop is the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, an extremely handy standard zoom for crop format cameras like the EOS R7, R50, and R100. Check out the 18-50mm for Canon RF Mount, and see what makes it a great choice for a growing number of photographers and video creators.

Wild Things Within Reach: SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Nature Photography

Photographer Martina Abreu loves all things wild and free, and of course, photographing them in their natural habitats. And thanks to the SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports lens, getting ultra-sharp images of wildlife is within reach (and surprisingly portable) for the nature photography enthusiast. Join Martina at the beaches and swamps near Tampa, Florida as she seeks out birds and alligators with the amazingly lightweight SIGMA 500mm by her side.

A New Concert Photography Staple: SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports Lens

Whether you’re shooting from the pit, the crowd, or the stage, a telephoto zoom is practically a necessity when photographing concerts. That’s why music photographer Brent Goldman uses the SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports lens to capture exciting, sharp images of artists on tour or right in his hometown.