Getting the Shot with the “Sigmonster”

Guest post by Scott Bourne, founder of Photofocus.com

Here’s the story of my image “Cranes in the Fire Mist” Photo © 2008 Scott Bourne. All rights reserved. 1/4000 F5.6 ISO 800, Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM at 800mm on Nikon D3.

Around 20 years ago, I saw an image by a friend that contained a lake full of cranes and geese, backlit by a blazing, golden sun.

The image struck me to the point that I spent 12 years trying to re-create my own version of it.

In the image I pre-visualized, there would be one or two birds flying into the pond while the others waited to take off. It’s an almost impossible scenario because a number of factors have to converge in a perfect storm for it to work. Continue reading Getting the Shot with the “Sigmonster”

Sigma Lens Size Chart: Completely Updated for Holiday Season 2015!

We’ve completely updated our Holiday Season Lens Chart for 2015! Here, at a glance, is the current Sigma lens catalog for easy reference to each other and several wintry touchstones, like penguins, a cardinal and a 16 ounce cup of coffee! Click on the image to view it and download it in its full 7575 x 4200 pixels glory!

Click the poster to view and download at full 7575 x 4200 resolution!

We’ll also be posting this image to our Facebook Page,  Instagram and Twitter. Feel free to reshare it, and be sure to tell us what’s on your #SigmaLensWishlist between now and 11:59 PM EST on December 20th, 2015. We’ll be picking five winners to receive a Weather-Resistant Sigma Circular Polarizer (choice of filter size up to 86mm) and  Sigma goody bag across all social channels from postings using the #SigmaWishlist hashtag!

The Sigma Weather-Resistant Circular Polarizer.

Winners names below the jump!

Continue reading Sigma Lens Size Chart: Completely Updated for Holiday Season 2015!

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