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.

SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art: First Impressions

A hands-on review of the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 | Art lens with image samples and observations on sharpness, bokeh, and hand feel.

SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary Versus SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary

The Sigma 100-400mm C is the newest super telephoto zoom lens in the Sigma lineup. With a 4X zoom ratio, this lens is designed for full-frame cameras and offers a lot of reach in a very compact and lightweight package thanks to the variable aperture design. In total specs, features, build, and focal range, it is most closely related to the slightly larger 150-600mm Contemporary lens, and it ships at a slightly lower cost. We are going to do a run through of the shared features and points of differentiation between these two great supertelephoto zoom lenses.

SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C: First Look | Sneak Peek | Quick Review

The Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary is a super-sharp 4X super telephoto zoom lens in a very compact package for it full-frame reach and range. And at $799 street, it is a whole lot of lens for the money.

The Elephants of Myanmar

Hi! I’m Molly Ferrill, a National Geographic Explorer with a focus on documenting wildlife and environmental issues. This week I’ll be taking over Sigma’s Instagram account with some photos from my recent project in Myanmar. People and elephants have had…

SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art: First Impressions

For photographers craving Art lens sharpness in a fast tele that delivers creamy bokeh—the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art lens is a recipe for success!

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art: On-mountain field report

Sigma Pro Liam Doran gives a first-look account at the new Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art lens for on-mountain winter sports photography. Check out the video to hear his thoughts and to see a sampling of his first shots with this great new ultrawide full-frame constant-aperture Art zoom lens!

Negative Space for Editorial Photography using Sigma Lenses

Action sport photographer, Liam Doran, shows how he uses Sigma lenses when he shoots editorial photos with negative spaces.

Breck Epic 2016

I spent the better part of last week chasing some of the best mountain bikers in the country all around my hometown trails of Breckenridge Colorado for the Breck Epic 6 Day bike race. The Breck Epic is a six…

Photographing an aviation legend

When the noise of the airshow is over but the creative bug is still nudging you to express yourself, there isn’t a better subject than heading to a small grass strip and focusing in on a legend. I’m speaking of…

Panning Outdoor Action: Showing Motion in Sports Photography

Panning is a photographic technique to bring a sense of motion to a scene by following a moving subject through the frame. Learn from Sigma Pro Liam Doran