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
For many, experience with a fisheye lens comes mainly from the peephole in a front door rather than a constantly-used piece of camera optics. This makes sense, as a fisheye lens gives a very bulbous view of the world, with distorted lines being a feature rather than the usual negative. However, a lens such as
Without diving into all the standout benefits of shooting through a prime lens, this type of glass can more than make up for the lack of zoom ability with their own zest of final image rendition. If you’re currently checking out the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II, you may have come from
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
Usually, when it comes to buying into a high-quality 70-200mm zoom lens, the first port of call is to check out the camera manufacturer offerings. But for the vast majority of us, price is always a big consideration, which is why the likes of the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 will always
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 want to capture images of the smallest subjects in sumptuous detail, you either have to be best buds with Marvel’s Antman or own a high-quality macro lens. Today’s rundown is going to cover the best Sony macro lenses under $500, which will be a mission in itself as Sony sticks all their main
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
The Nikon F-mount is a bayonet mount for lenses that has been in existence since the introduction of the Nikon F 35mm SLR camera in 1959 and has been adapted over the years to take advantage of new technologies in SLR cameras. Some of the more substantial changes involved how the camera and lenses “talk”
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
If you need an ultra-wide lens for the likes of landscapes or architectural images, Sony has managed to cram the majority of its offerings in the high price bracket range. But that doesn’t mean you can’t snag an affordable lens that contains highly usable optics. Sony ultra wide-angle lenses under $500 are fewer in number,
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
While you can use any lens to take close-up portraits or macro photographs, only macro lenses provide true 1:1 magnification. This magnification lets you capture every detail about your subject, giving you truly life-like photos. Fortunately, for Nikon users, there are some great options for macro lenses that are top of the line. Many lens
An ultra wide lens will provide the most wide-angle views possible, usually being the preserve of landscape and architectural photography. In reality, these lenses are only limited by your own creativity. If you want to dive into this area of photography, you will need some good quality glass to perform the job. But that doesn’t
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.
There’s nothing like the usefulness and versatility of a zoom lens and having a good wad of cash to throw at one. We are not going with “money is no object” today, but rather lenses under the $1000 price range. This will not just give us the choice between good lenses for a variety of
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
