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Meet the Sigma Ambassadors!

The Sigma Ambassadors are a collection of talented, up-and-coming photographers who utilize Sigma gear in their respective artistic pursuits. The Ambassadors operate in a variety of arenas of photography and film including astrophotography, portraiture, concert photography, commercial filmmaking and more – a testament to just how comprehensive the ever-growing line-up of Sigma products is.

What is Back-Button Focus and Is it Right for Me?

Why to choose Back-Button Focus for sports and action photography.

Season of Sigma Holiday Giveaway 2018

We at Sigma Corporation of America want to show our appreciation for our loyal customers and supporters. This holiday season we’ve decided to put together the Season of Sigma Holiday Giveaway on Instagram and Twitter. 3 lucky winners will be…

Beginner’s Food Photography Tips and Tricks

With a little practice and some practical guidance, it is easy to make amazing food photographs of your own culinary creations. Whether you are a beginning food blogger, or an experienced chef who’s ready to move beyond the smartphone snap,…

Breathtaking Tulips with Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro Lens

Douglas Dubler created this series of tulip images with the Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro HSM lens paired with a Sony A7R Mark2. “I use this lens for one reason, it’s the best, period.  And it has a great working distance,…

To Zoom or Not to Zoom- Portraits with Primes

By Forest McMullin  As a photographer who specializes in environmental portraiture, lens selection is critical to the look of my work. Much of the time I choose to shoot with prime lenses. Let me explain why I made that decision…

Hands-On: Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter in Las Vegas

A hands-on first look at the Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter, which allows many of Sigma’s Canon-mount EF lenses to be paired with Sony e-Mount cameras.

Blue Angels Photography with the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports lens

Editor’s Note: The SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports lens has since been discontinued. However, it’s sister lens, the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary, is still in production along with the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS…

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.

Photos at the Aquarium: Tips and Tricks

Editor’s Note: This article primarily features the SIGMA 24-35mm F2 DG HSM | Art lens, which has since been discontinued from SIGMA’s Art lineup. Aquariums present a number of challenges for photographers hoping to make keepsake photos of a visit…