There are no rules when it comes to travel photography, but packing light is *always* a good idea. For Canon EOS R users, there’s no smaller, more versatile travel zoom than the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, which accompanied ambassador Michelle Harris on a trip to Kingston, Jamaica, capturing every memory along the way!
Tips & How-Tos
Great advice on photography from leading voices. From the photo studio to the farthest reaches of the globe, learn about gear selection, lighting, shooting techniques, editing, and more.
Unexpected Compact Creativity with SIGMA DC DN Contemporary Lenses
Normally, photographer Jack Fusco captures the night sky with a full-frame camera and equally full-sized SIGMA lenses. But sometimes, traveling light makes more sense than packing a bag full of heavy gear, and it can even lead to unexpected creative opportunities. For those moments, Jack reaches for SIGMA’s selection of compact DC DN Contemporary lenses for APS-C format mirrorless cameras.
Under the Stars with the SIGMA 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art Lens
While night sky photographers often choose more traditional rectilinear lenses for their work, fisheye lenses offer a unique, exceptionally wide angle of view that can result in truly special images. Astrophotographer Babak Tafreshi put the SIGMA 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye | Art lens to the test under the stars to see how it performs.
Capturing Cosplay with the Versatile SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art Lens
Cosplay is fun and all, but without photography, all that hard work of getting into character – physically and emotionally – would be lost to time! Capturing those amazing costumes in images is a big part of the appeal, so it’s best to use a lens you can trust in any situation. To fully capture the people, places and excitement of each amazing personification, photographer Anabel DFlux shoots with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lens.
Iceland: Chasing Light – A Travel Series by B&H, Sponsored by SIGMA
B&H and SIGMA are pleased to bring you an outdoor photography video series, Iceland: Chasing Light. Maria and Matt from B&H photograph all that this bucket list destination has to offer, such as landscapes, environmental/travel portraits, astrophotography, the Northern Lights, and more. You’ll learn tips for not just photographing in the extreme cold, but techniques you can apply to your work any time you shoot!
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.
Studio Essentials for Creative Portraits: SIGMA 85mm, 50mm & 35mm DG DN Art Prime Lenses
Photographer Brandi Nicole is always trying something new, pushing her creative limits to make unique and beautiful portraits. But while her art is ever-changing, her gear of choice is steadfast – SIGMA Art prime lenses. In particular, Brandi relies on the 85mm, 50mm and 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lenses to make her vision into reality.
Tips for Photographing a Solar Eclipse with SIGMA Telephoto Lenses
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.
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!