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Just announced: Sigma APO 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM Lens

One of the tasks that I am far behind on is adding sample pictures to the site. To begin addressing this issue, I have added a batch of sample pictures to the site.
 
Many Canon EOS DSLRs and many lens brands and models are represented in this batch. I hope to add many more pictures in the near future.
 
Be sure to read the tips and other comments below each picture.

The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS Lens (press release) has been announced.

Sigma has announced that the new Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Lens in Nikon mount will be shipping at the end of this month.

The Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Lens (press release) has been announced.

The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens in Nikon mount is scheduled to ship at the end of this month (July 2011), according to Sigma.

The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens in Canon mount is scheduled to ship at the end of this month, according to Sigma.
 
Preorder the 150 OS at Adorama or Amazon.com.

In a noticed issued today, Nikon Corporation has indicated that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Sigma:
 
Nikon Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Japan
 
Nikon Corporation (KIMURA Makoto, President, Tokyo, hereafter referred to as "Nikon") filed a patent infringement suit against Sigma Corporation (hereafter referred to as "Sigma") to Tokyo District Court on May 25, 2011. Nikon's lawsuit seeks an injunction against Sigma's manufacture and sale of infringing interchangeable lenses with vibration reduction for single lens reflex cameras, along with damages for past infringement.
 
Nikon has invested considerable resources in the form of research and development over a period of many years. Such investments have created intellectual property that are important business assets of Nikon and have enabled Nikon to continuously provide the products and services that satisfy its customers requirements.
 
Although Nikon attempted to resolve Sigma's patent infringement through negotiation, a non-adversarial resolution could not be reached. Consequently, Nikon concluded that filing a lawsuit was the only way it could protect its intellectual property.

Sigma has today announced that the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens in Nikon-mount is scheduled to start shipping this month.
 
Adorama is taking preorders.
 
B&H is now accepting preorders for the Canon-mount version, so I expect this one to be available very soon.

Sigma has today announced that the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens " ... will be available for CANON mount soon."
 
I can't tell you what "soon" means, but Adorama and Amazon.com are taking preorders.

Sigma has announced that the Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens in Canon mount is "... scheduled to start shipping this month."
 
Preorder the new Sigma 120-300 OS at Amazon.com and Adorama.

In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Sigma USA has launched an anniversary site (press release) with tips, videos, giveaways and more.

Sigma Corporation of America Kicks Off Company’s 50th Anniversary at WPPI 2011 (press release)

Sigma Announces Pricing and Availability for Feb 2011 Lenses (press release).

While at least one in this list appears to be a re-announcement, Sigma has today announced four lenses:
 
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM Lens
Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens
Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens
Sigma 105m f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens

B&H has the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras in stock. (thanks Greg)
 
Note that the Nikon mount version of the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens is now scheduled to ship in November.

Ronkonkoma, NY, Oct. 14, 2010 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, is pleased to announce that the company’s 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens is now available for purchase in the United States for the MSRP of $1,400 and the estimated street price of $899.
 
I don't see this lens in stock yet, but expect that it will show up soon here: B&H and Adorama.

"SIGMA 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM will be available from the end of this month in Canon mount." [Sigma]
 
Adorama has the Sigma 85 available for preorder.

Sigma has announced a pair of new lenses and a pair of new flashes:
 
Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens
Sigma APO 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens
Sigma EF-610 DG SUPER Flash
Sigma EF-610 DG ST Flash

Sigma has announced the availability of the new Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens.
 
B&H and Adorama both have this lens in stock.

Sigma has announced the Sigma APO 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens APS-C Hood Adapter. This adapter will be provided with new lenses and will be provided at no charge to current owners of this lens.

Sigma has issued a Service Notice regarding the following lenses and serial number ranges:
 
APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM (10633051 - 10972000)
APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM (10574001 - 10972000)
APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM (10674301 - 10972000)
 
Details of the issue being resolved are vague: "possible autofocus defect".