Sigma is launching a new mount conversion service for its line of Sport, Contemporary and Art lenses. The service will allow customers to have lens mounts converted to/from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma mounts. Current eligible lenses include the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS Sport (shown above), the 35mm f/1.4 DG Art and the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC OS Macro Contemporary, among others. Additionally, Sigma lenses for mirrorless cameras can be converted between Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount options.
The mount conversion service will launch on September 2, and will range in cost from $80 to $250, plus shipping. Mount conversion requests will be taken at your local Sigma subsidiary. US customers should visit Sigma’s US website for conversion requests.
In addition to the new mount conversion service, Sigma is also extending the warranty of all cameras, lenses and flashes purchased after July 1, 2013 – to 4 years.
Samyang has announced a new cine lens based on its 16mm f/2 lens, which will feature geared focus and aperture rings for smooth control using follow focus systems. The Samyang V-DSLR 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS lens should arrive in early September for most DSLR and mirrorless mounts with APS-C or smaller sensors.
Retail price will be EUR 419. No word on US pricing yet; however, based on the price of other Samyang cine lenses, I would guess it will be in the $500-$550 range.
Adorama has a number of Lensbaby lenses, kits and accessories on sale up to $200 off right now. Free shipping on all these deals too. Check them out below. [click to continue…]
B&H has the new Rokinon 16mm f/2 lens in stock for Canon, Nikon and several other mounts priced at $449 with free shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Rokinon 16mm f/2 AS UMC CS Lens Key Specs
- For APS-C Sized Image Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.0-22
- 25.6mm Equivalency in 35mm Format
- Two Aspherical Lens Elements
- One Extra-low Dispersion Element
- UMC Lens Coating
- Manual Focus
Available Mounts
- Canon EF-S
- Nikon F
- Canon M
- Fujifilm X
- Micro Four Thirds
- Pentax K
- Samsung NX
- Sony Alpha
- Sony NEX
