It’s fine and dandy to cart around a bag full of prime lenses all day long to cover every conceivable need. But if you only want or need one zoom lens to cover everything from the wide-angle to super-telephoto, then the likes of the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary lens can fit
When you start to get really serious about long-range photography, there’s nothing like owning a super-telephoto prime lens. There are zoom lenses out there that can cover the same focal length as a 500mm, but a prime lens will always give you that extra zap of quality. However, a 500mm prime is going to be
Most people know Sigma for its range of lenses, but if you dig a little deeper the company also produces a range of cameras, with today’s focus being on the Sigma fp. On the surface, it’s an unusual little camera that houses a full-frame sensor, is equally capable in both stills and video mode, and
There always seems to be a common route taken when working up to owning a long telephoto prime lens. The journey usually starts with some sort of cheap and cheerful zoom lens, which may get you to your chosen focal length, but doesn’t quite doodle do. We then eventually stumble across images taken with a
Up until recently, the fastest Sigma 35mm prime lens for the general populace was the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art. Now, the company has come out with an even faster lens in the form of the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art. This huge chunk of glass is built specifically for the mirrorless format, geared toward
Huge telephoto lenses seem to always make other photographers envious. Before you start getting all Freudian about this point, large telephoto lenses do usually imply high quality, which is no different a point with the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8. For those times in life when you need to capture far-off wildlife, action shots, or fast-moving events,
If you’re looking for a different perspective on things, then the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye might be the perfect lens for you. If you tire of the straight lines afforded by longer focal length lenses, yet don’t want to produce completely circular images, the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG is a good
Once you’ve taken the jump from the average kit lens to more refined optics, there is a whole world that opens up. One area where high-quality glass can be found outside the Nikon camp is with third-party lens makers, which is why today’s focus is on finding the best Sigma lenses for Nikon crop sensor
The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens has a name almost as long as its maximum focal length, but is it worth dropping some of your hard-earned dollars on? Sigma has a lot of experience in making long focal length zoom lenses, and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM is one of
Investing in high-quality glass should always be your number one priority for either full-frame or crop sensor cameras. As we are looking at the best Sigma lenses for Canon crop sensor cameras today, we have the full gamut of lenses to play with. Sigma, just like the rest of the third-party lens-making brigade, produces highly-capable
One of the standard zoom lenses that is always touted to cover the short to medium telephoto range is the 70-200mm. This zoom lens has been a great solution for everything from portrait, wedding, events or wildlife images, with a fast enough aperture for low light scenarios. Most will look at the same-as-camera-make versions as
To capture the smallest of subject matter and detail, a macro lens is the most likely option for us photographers. This type of lens generally doubles up as a regular high-end prime or zoom, which also features a macro mode. Macro lenses are generally, but not always, linked to certain focal lengths. This means, when
If you’ve decided to dive into the sharp and detailed world of a prime lens, then the Sigma brand has some great options currently available. Since the initial release of their Art and Contemporary range, the company’s prime and zoom lenses have been viable alternatives to similar camera brand offerings. This is why we are
There’s no denying that a 24-70mm lens is one of the most versatile zooms you can have in your kit bag. This particular zoom covers the standards of 35mm and 50mm, while also covering the relatively wide angle of 24mm and the longer length of 70mm. This means you’re essentially using the equivalent of a
One of the most useful telephoto zooms you can ever own is the 70-200mm. This type of zoom lens covers the short to medium telephoto range and has been the number one solution for anything from portraits to wildlife photography. Without waxing lyrical for days about the usefulness of a 70-200, the end solution for
The 85mm focal length has always been a great solution for portrait shots, which is why every lens maker has an option somewhere in their lineup. Sigma, just like the rest of the third-party lens makers, has its own versions, which do not get released very often. This is mainly due to this focal length
Capturing images of the tiny things in life is a specialist area that requires equally specialist optics. In today’s roundup, we will be looking at the best Sigma macro lenses under $500. Simply because Sigma, like many of the other high-quality third-party makers, offers very budget-friendly and affordable glass, which expands the options from the
It has always been the case that when you need a little extra length in an image, a telephoto lens is the first option. As we have been tasked today with finding the best Sigma telephoto lenses under $500, we have to discount Sigma’s well-respected Art series, as the options here are not exactly cheap.
Sigma is one of the top third-party lens manufacturers. Included in their range is a great choice of ultra-wide lens options. In this guide, we have chosen five of the best Sigma ultra wide-angle lenses under $1000 to help narrow down your choices. Sigma makes very good lenses but they have several features and models
Sigma is one of the best third-party lens manufacturers. It has a range of good lenses for Nikon, Canon, and Sony DSLR cameras. In this guide, we look specifically at the best Sigma wide-angle lenses under $1000. When choosing a Sigma lens, always check for the features. For example, Sigma’s Art range offers superior image
The Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art lens is part of the mirrorless range of Sigma Art lenses, identified by the ‘DN’ specification. It used to come in either a Sony E-mount or Micro Four-Thirds mount, but the Sony E-mount version has been discontinued. The equivalent focal length on micro four-thirds is 120mm, and on Sony
Digging through the vast array of optics out there to find the best Sigma ultra wide-angle lenses under $500 can be quite a chore. When it comes to the widest of the wide of lenses, which generally means glass under 10-12mm, the options are far fewer. Sigma has put all their widest, i.e. fisheye lens
A circular fisheye lens such as the Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG is generally considered a specialist solution. This is mainly due to the nearly 180-degree viewpoint and the distorted lines in an image which are a feature rather than a discrepancy. Fisheye lenses give a rather bulbous look to all subject matter, which is
Sigma is one of the best third-party lens manufacturers and has a similar range of lenses to top contender Tamron. It has a good choice of wide-angle lenses too. In this guide, we look at six of the best Sigma wide-angle lenses under $500. In this list, we have included a selection of prime lenses,
Sigma is a top manufacturer of third-party lenses for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras. It has a good range of zoom lenses under $500 that are compatible with both full-frame and APS-C sensor cameras. In this guide we specifically look at four of the best Sigma zoom lenses under $500. When looking at Sigma lenses,
The usual course of events when eyeing up a prime lens is to check out the same-as-camera-brand offerings. This route makes sense for ultimate compatibility and peace of mind, but the third-party manufacturers like Sigma have really stepped up their game in recent years. Sigma offers lenses that are equal or better in optics and
Generally, photographers follow the third-party telephoto lens path as the same-make versions are out of their budget range. Third-party lenses can also offer features, functionality, and focal lengths not covered by the same-brand variants. Even though third-party versions are very cost-effective, many top-end models still come in at a high price point. This is why
Prime lenses have a fixed focal distance as opposed to the variable focal distance of zoom lenses. This makes them less flexible, but they usually have superior quality for that fixed focal distance. In this guide, we look at the best Sigma prime lenses under $1000. Having a few affordable prime lenses in your kit
Zoom lenses are essential items for any photographer. This type of lens provides flexibility and allows you to capture excellent detail. Sigma consistently offers good lenses and has a large range of zoom lenses available including a selection of wide-angle zoom lenses that are great for landscape shots. Sigma also has some of the best
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is part of Sigma’s Contemporary range which aims to offer compact and lightweight general-purpose lenses that are also high performance. This range produces consumer lenses rather than professional ones, and the affordable prices are reflected in that. This particular lens is made for Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount,
