A compact, high-zoom ratio lens, designed to suit the special characteristics of digital cameras.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DG Macro lens. This compact, high-zoom ratio lens is designed to suit the special characteristics of digital cameras. The new multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting, and creates an optimum color balance throughout the entire zoom range.

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Check the lates price on Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens

A guy in Oregon (nick: DreamU) has posted some images from his Canon EOS 350D and Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM at Image Event

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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro reviews, sample shots, full specifications, and forum discussions

Telephoto zoom lenses with tele-macro function, optimized for digital cameras.

The high performance telephoto zoom lens is ideal for digital SLR cameras. This lens has two SLD glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group It is able to shoot with maximum magnification 1:2 at the focal length of 300 mm. It’s the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro reviews (last update: 04.09.05)

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Tamron SP AF28-75/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro reviews, full
- Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR Di or Tokina 28-70 f/2.8 AT-X ProSV
- Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX DG Macro & Tamron 28-75 f2.8 XR Di

Tamron SP AF28-75/2.8 XR Di LD Related Documents:

- Download Depth of Field Chart based on 35mm (PDF File)
- Download PDF Catalog

Tamron SP AF28-75/2.8 XR Di LD Specifications:

Model : A09
Lens Construction (Groups/Elements) : 14/16
Angle of View: 75°-32°
Type of Zooming: Rotation
Diaphragm Blade Number: 7
Minimum Aperture: F/32
Minimum Focus: 0.33m (13″) (entire zoom range)
Macro Mag. Ratio: 1:3.9 (at 75mm)
Filter Diameter: ø67
Weight: 510g (18.0oz.)
Diameter x Length: ø73mmx 92mm (2.9in x 3.6in)
Accessory: Lens hood
Mount: Canon, Minolta, Nikon-D, Pentax

Tamron SP AF28-75/2.8 XR Di LD Sample Pictures:

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No longer rumors, Please visit Canon 24-105mm F/4L IS USM Press Release

Another rumor from Canon that they will release a new standard zoom lens to join their famous L line up.

The new Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM product information:

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Sigma 18-125mm F/3.5-5.6 DC reviews, sample shots, and full specifications

The Sigma 18-125mm F/3.5-5.6 DC sharpness is very consistent through out the aperture range. Lens is sharpest at f5.6 and f8 at full wide angle and full telephoto respectively. The difference of sharpness between widest aperture and optimal aperture is minimal. The lens says f3.5-5.6 and it is really good at f3.5-5.6, Unlike the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 and Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II that says f/3.5-5.6 and f/1.8 but you wouldn’t really want to use them at those appertures.

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Product Information

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM is highperformance L-series telephoto zoom lens offering excellent image quality, lightweight and compact design, Fluorite element + UD elements for high quality at all zoom focal length through effective correction of secondary spectrum.

This lens applies inner focusing and ring USM for silent and high speed AF with non rotating front element during focus, making it possible to use circular polarizing without additional adjustment.

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One of the spin-offs of the increasing popularity of digital SLRs has been the realisation that some lenses simply weren’t up to the job of imaging onto the ultra-fiat surfaces of CCD or CMOS sensors. The up-shot is a whole new generation of digitally optimized Lenses which incorporate the very latest in optical design and technology, The Great news is that You can benefit from these developments regardless of whether you shoot with a 35mm or a digital SLR.

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There’s nothing like an overseas trip to force you to think long and hard about what camera equipment you’ll take with you. The first thought, of course, is to travel as Light as possible and avoid all the hassles of lugging around a heavy camera bag and constantly worrying that something will be Stolen. But then you panic that you won’t be able to adequately cope with the variety of subjects you’re likely to encounter… Sod’s Law of photography states that the Dens you need right now is always the one you’ve Left at home.

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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM L Product Information:

High magnification 70-300mm zoom lens with Image Stabilizer
Image Stabilizer gives equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster during hand-held shooting
Three-layer type DO (Diffractive Optics) lens optimised for zoom lens optics
DO design offering more compact size than other zoom lenses with equivalent focal lengths and aperture
Optimised lens coating to minimise ghosting and flare
Zoom ring locking mechanism that locks the lens at its shortest total length
Circular aperture producing attractive background defocus
Rear focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing
Manual focusing enabled even during the AF mode
Only lead-free glass used in lens

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