Features

• Exclusively designed for use with Canon Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras
• 18-200mm focal length
• F3.5-6.3 maximum aperture
• High zoom ratio 11 - 1
• Compact and Lightweight construction3

Features

• Zooms from 15mm Ultra-Wide-Angle to 30mm Wide-Angle
• Focuses as close as 11.8 at all focal lengths and as far as infinity
• Auto-focus compatible
• May also be used with Nikon SLR Digital-Camera but zoom range will be 22.5mm-45mm wide angle zoom lens
• Includes a non-removable, petal-type lens hood that prevents extraneous light from effecting image quality

Amazon.com Product Description

Award-winning lens maker Sigma has designed another excellent autofocus SLR camera with the end user in mind. Similar to the Sigma SA-7 but with extras, including greater high-speed functionality, the dial-controlled SA-9 is a full-fledged SLR with a host of advanced features, including four exposure modes, three metering modes, single and continuous autofocus modes, built-in flash with TTL, self-timer, data back, built-in motor drive, LCD information panel, and more. The Sigma SA-9 also has a durable yet lightweight body that ensures great performance under demanding conditions. This kit comes complete with a quality 28-105mm UC-III Sigma AF zoom lens and a handsome Sigma camera bag. Please note that the SA-9 is only compatible with Sigma's SA mount lenses.

One of the camera's strongest features is its high-speed, high-precision autofocus system with hypersonic motor for ultrafast and noiseless operation. Combined with its high-speed shutter capabilities topping out at 1/8,000 of a second, you can accurately capture motion too fast for the human eye to track. For example, this allows you to freeze every drop of water as a dolphin splashes up out of the ocean, plus you can see excellent detail on the dolphin in midair. The SA-9 also offers a high-speed film advance of three frames per second for recording fluid motion--great for sports photography or breaking news events.

The SA-9's autofocus system employs a cross-sensor set at the center of the viewfinder to allow users to choose the point of focus. There are two focus modes for different purposes. In continuous-AF mode, press the shutter halfway and the camera maintains focus on a subject moving at up to 30 miles per hour. It even continuously calculates the distance the subject will cover while the shutter opens and adjusts itself to ensure sharp focus on the moving object when you take the shot. In single-AF mode, pressing the shutter button causes the camera to automatically focus on the subject and open the shutter. The camera signals you when focus is achieved with a light indicator in the viewfinder and an electronic sound.

The intuitive dial controls of the SA-9 offer the ability to go from fully automatic to manual mode with just a few quick adjustments. For manual operation, there is a shutter dial so you can set your shutter speed, either to bulb or anywhere from 1 to 1/8,000 seconds. A command dial controls various settings such as adjusting aperture when in aperture-priority auto mode. The drive dial controls fine adjustment functions, which include continuous shooting, autobracketing, mirror lock-up, and self-timer.

There are three metering modes: eight-segment evaluative metering, center metering, and center-weighted, averaging metering. Eight-segment metering mode divides the image into eight sections, measuring the light separately for each section and calculating an optimum exposure value for the whole scene. Center metering measures only about a 9mm circle in the center of the viewfinder so the photographer can make sure the immediate subject will be exposed correctly, regardless of surrounding light sources. Center-weighted, averaging is the most common form of metering. It measures the center, but also takes the brightness of the surrounding area into consideration.

The camera also boasts a diopter adjustment, preview button to confirm depth of field, midroll rewind, a total of three metering systems, four exposure modes, multiple exposure function for special effects, and integrated flash with red-eye reduction. ... Read more

Features

• Advanced 35mm autofocus SLR camera kit includes 28-105mm lens and bag
• Various command dials for simple functionality
• Four exposure modes, including manual
• Up to three frames per second with one press
• Compatible with all of Sigma's SA mount lenses

Reviews (11)

Best overall value for an slr
After doing a lot of research in trying to find the perfect entry level slr- I decided to go with this camera. The only thing that makes this camera entry level is the price. As far as features go- it is in a higher class. Despite it's large variety of features, I found this camera extremely easy to operate. It is a very cut and dry layout- and considering my overall lack of knowledge when it comes to manual exposure settings- I have found that this camera makes the whole process much easier than I would have originally thought. I think Sigma did a real good job with the users manual- one thing I thought that might be lacking on this. Sigma to most people is a "chance" buy- mostly because you are limited to purchasing only Sigma lenses, as well as Sigma Flash units. But how many people buy every single lense available for Nikon, or Canon? Sigma currently has 40 very good lenses for the SA-9, as well as 2 real good flash units, one of which can be used wirelessly. For Amateur photographers that want to save some money- you can't go wrong with this camera.

Great camera
The last time I purchased a 35MM SLR was 35 years ago: a Canon FTb-all manual. The only battery needed was for the light meter. This SA-9 does everything electronically and does it well. In program mode, the shutter speeds are "stepless", i.e.: the exact speed needed for the exposure. My first test roll was impressive. Night shots, day shots, sync flash in sun, etc. They all turned out great. The auto focus is just a tad bit slow, but I can live with it. I was reluctant about the proprietary choice of accessories, but Sigma makes great lenses and also a great flash (my next purchase). I'm shocked at all the features for the price. The new Sigma digital camera coming out has the new "X3" three layer CCD and is cutting edge. Sigma is a young company compared to the majors: only 40 years making lenses and 7 years making cameras. Amazon had a great price for a really good camera. Thanks again.

First SLR you need to buy if you want to learn photography
STUDENTS THIS IS THE BEST BET! DONOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ALL THOSE FANCY NIKONS,CANONS OR WHAT EVER!
Most of the reviewers miss the this camera as a good starting camera for a STUDENT! let me emphasize this, that you need to have some interest in learning photography. It is a simply NO NON SENSE camera for a budget user. I have seen rantings about the single AF sensor it has but, most often people use only 1 AF sensor, simply put that is what is pratically usable! most of the pros who have 45 of them (canon) find it painful that the AF is not on the subject but some thing of either nearer or brighter and all the cameras have only the center sensor more sensitive than others. why 4/5 its ability in low light is slightly on the lower side, but it will not limit a person with basic knowledge (just read the small user guide with it) on photography from taking good photos. No other camera at this price offers you more. i would love to see focusing screens but it is ok. i have had it for OVER a YEAR & HALF. sigma has enough lenses that you can afford and difference between 40-45 (sigma) and 50 (canon) lenses does not make any difference. if you want to use it as a point and shoot it is a NONO. the commads are very intutive and the alignment is classic. it may not have the fastest AF! but for the price you pay it is way beyond the canon rebels, N55,65,70 and may be even N80.Oh btw the viewfinder was the brightest that i could find (may be comparable to F100).and the camera feels solid! the flash is really powerful! Sigma lenses are very good too! i have not found any "short commings". I like the 2CR5 battery as it is more lighter than carrying arround 4-8 AAs and it lasts much longer. i thought of 'upgrading' to nikon F100 or canon EOS 3/7NE but really did not feel the need.Reselling value is low? i have no idea ! as long it is good why sell it anyway? i should also tell you that i am an advanced amateur and by no means a pro. but i have read extensively on photography through correspondense courses, books etc. a good review of it is at popphoto.com in the cams & lenses section

All you need is a certain practical frame of mind to like sigma products!

Sigma is always sigma
My friend gave me 35mm SLR (sigma SA-7 ) with standart 28-70mm lens and 70-300mm lens standart. I have used it for the purpose of the birding and environmental photography. some of it turned out perfectly but I could not get the best image of spoting birds using 70-300mm lens. I visited the sigma homepage and found no information of which lens (high performace telephoto lens) fit the sigma SA-7 or SA-9. I only read almost hidden message about the high performace APO 80-400mm ex (hsm) OS. do sigma SA-7 and SA-9 availabe for telephoto lens?
I live in Indonesia, Bali. I don't know where to find the sigma store in Indonesia so that I write to you. I am just amateur photograper but I trust sigma camera for my future workings.
I am desperate for your help.

thank you.

What a great camera
I bought his camera just over a year ago for graduation i have shot nearly 50 rolls with it the only pictures to vcome out bad were pictures not meant to be. The functions are really easy to use, my favorite is the function to take rapid shots. great for taking pictures of my cousin's dog doing flybal then you can flip them like a animation. overall the best camera I have ever owned ... Read more

Features

• Lens features one Special Low Dispersion ( SLD ) glass element, and two Aspherical elements, resulting in excellent correction of chromatic aberration
• Inner focusing system features non-rotating front lens barrel for simplified use of filters
• Custom designed hood with bayonet mount included to prevent extraneous light from degrading image quality
• All materials used in this lens are lead and arsenic free
• Filter Size - 77mm

Features

• Exclusively designed for use with Nikon Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras
• 18-200mm focal length
• F3.5-6.3 maximum aperture
• High zoom ratio 11 - 1
• Compact and Lightweight construction3

Features

• Lens coating reduces flare and ghosting
• High zoom ratio (11:1) lens designed for Canon digital SLR cameras
• 18 to 200 mm focal length
• 2 Special Low Dispersion glass elements; 2 hybrid aspherical lenses
• Compact, lightweight construction

Features

• Specifically designed for SLR's
• 6.9 times high magnification zoom ratio
• Minimum focusing distance of 50cm (19.6in.)
• 18-125mm F3.5-5.6
• Compatible with most SLR's

Features

• Two optical stabilizer modes to compensate for image blurring
• 80-400mm focal length
• Aperture of F4.5-5.7
• Minimum focusing distance of 70.8 inches
• Zoom Lock Switch that eliminates "Zoom Creep"

Reviews (1)

Superb Lens
The Sigma 80-400mm Optical Stabilizer lens (Nikon F-mount) is a superb value in a telephoto zoom lens, especially when compared to its name-brand Nikon competition.Costing hundreds of dollars less, the Sigma gives up nothing in terms of performance and sharpness.Users who have handled both lenses sometimes give the edge to the Sigma in contrast and sharpness.

This lens has a built-in motor to aid in focusing, along with 3 optical stabilization modes:Off, mode 1 for general stabilization, and mode 2 for stabilization for panning.

I took this lens to the zoo, where its zoom range was useful for animals in the habitats.Despite an overcast day, I was able to get reasonably sharp handheld shots at the 1/60 to 1/125 range at 300mm with my Nikon digital SLR.With a non-optical stabilized lens, the images would have been completely blurry and totally unusable.Dimly-lit indoor shots came out as well, despite being handheld.

This lens also comes with a tripod mount which can be rotated for portrait orientation when mounted on a tripod.If you use a tripod, remember to turn the optical stabilization feature off and to mount the tripod to the lens, not the camera.

The lens itself is nicely finished, but a bit heavy.The tripod mount makes for a good carrying handle though.There's an included soft lens case, a hard plastic lens hood (it can be reversed and mounted on the lens without increasing lens length, making it easier to store when traveling), and front and rear lens caps.

The lens is a worthy alternative to the Nikon VR model.It's also a worthy alternative to Sigma's 50-500mm zoom, a model which is noteworthy for its zoom range, extreme telephoto capability, and sharpness.This Sigma 80-400 has nearly as useful a zoom range, good sharpness and contrast, optical stabilization and a price that makes it an incredible value.

If you're looking for a lens for nature shooting (think: bird watching, zoos, African safaris, etc.) or some sports shooting in reasonable light, then this is the lens to get.It won't stop action in dim light, but you can definitely handhold this lens.

If you need to be able to freeze action in dim light, you're going to have to shop for a different lens though--consider an 80-200 f/2.8 or 300mm f/2.8 lens, which have much wider aperture and let in more light.

Otherwise, run and get this lens! ... Read more

Features

• Dedicateed to Canon AF SLR cameras
• Ultra-telephoto, telephoto, and macro photography all in one lens
• High magnification of 1:2 (one half life-size) for macro photography
• Lens constructed of an ecological, lead- and arsenic-free glass
• Two special low-dispersion glass elements in the front lens group, in addition to a special low-dispersion glass element in the rear lens group

Reviews (1)

Great Value!
I bought this lens as a long range zoom for my Canon Digital Rebel. It is an excellent value for the money and gives you incredible range! It comes with a lens hood and also a very nice padded case too.

even though it does not state it here, the lens is actually the Macro Super II. this lens has a red ring around the top and comes in a gold box with a red stripe on it. make sure you get this version because it is the latest model.

there really is no better value for a long range zoom than this lens. ... Read more

Features

• It incorporates 2 pcs of Low Dispersion SLD glass.
• Italso has 4 pcs. Of Aspherical lenses to produce a high levelof optical performance.
• This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 19.7" (50 cm) in all focal lengths.
• euipped with a macro mechanism for close-up photography at 300mm telephto with a reproduction ration of 1:3
• this lens is eqipped with a "zoom lock" to prevent the zoom setting from being changed inadvertently.

Reviews (1)

Overall good lens
I got this lens for about two months and tried in different lighting situations. My overall impression is that this is a vey convenient lens and saved you lots of trouble ccarrying around many lens. Two problems are obvious: barrel distortion at wide angle (under 40mm)is too serious (this I compared with Canon's 28-135mm); the squeaking sound of AF (even in one shot) is annoying. For me, this would be a transition lens. ... Read more

Product Description

The large angle of view (122 degrees super wide angle of view at 12mm along the diagonal axis) on Sigma's 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical Lens is ideal for shootings indoor as well as landscape photography. It has a variable angle of view from 122 degrees at 84.1 degrees. Four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements are provided for effective compensation of color aberration, which is a common problem with super-wide angle lenses. Two pieces of Glass Mold and one-piece hybrid aspherical lenses offer excellent correction for distortion as well as all types of aberration. By effective arrangement of lens elements and advanced technology this lens has Super Compact dimensions of 3.9 inches full-length, and 3.4 inches maximum diameter. The 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical lens is equipped with Inner focusing system that will keep the length of the lens unchanged while controlling aberration. The models, which are equipped with HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor, available for Sigma, Canon and Nikon camera mount lens) system offer Full Time Manual Focusing. It has a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches (28cm) at all focal lengths. This lens is equipped with an integral Petal-type hood to block out extraneous light. ... Read more

Features

• Variable angle of view from 122 degrees to 84.1 degrees
• Equipped with 4 pcs SLD glass elements and 3 pcs Aspherical lenses producing a high level of optical performance.
• Inner focusing system ensures the length of the lens remains unchanged whilst controlling aberration.
• HSM system (only for Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts) with Full Time Manual Focus.
• Minimum focusing distance of 28cm at all focal lengths.

Features

• Dedicated to Nikon AF SLR cameras
• Extra-wide aspherical lens provides higher optical performance
• Antiflare features and crisp-to-the-edges images
• World's shortest, nonfisheye, wide-angle focal length AF lens
• Accepts rear slip-in gelatin filters

Reviews (2)

Good on a digital SLR
My copy of this lens gives good image quality, though it does have slight barrel distortion (things near the edge of the field of view bulge out very slightly). This is typical for this wide of a lens, and isn't noticeable unless viewing something with lots of straight lines near and parallel to the edge of the frame.
I like the lens, but do make sure you really want a lens with a field of view THIS WIDE. It's nice for landscapes, but they will all have everything but the kitchen sink in each shot. You can't use this lens to isolate a particular feature of interest like you can with a standard or a telephoto lens.
One feature nobody seems to pay much attention to on this lens is that it can focus very close! You can do a sort of wide-angle macro work with this lens, if the light is good.
I recommend it as a relatively affordable alternative to the Canon or Tamron equivalents, if you are sure a 14mm lens is something you really want. I like mine, but occasionally have second thoughts about needing a lens this wide. Finally, I should mention that I use a digital SLR which only uses the central 2/3 of the lens. I've seen reports from others saying that edge distortion on this lens is unacceptable with a full-frame film camera.

What a wonderful piece of glass
To echo what is said about the new release SIGMA lenses - WOW.

Canon look out. I was shopping for a new toy for XMAS and settled on the CANON 14mm F2.8L lens. It was very nice but for the price hard to justify. I asked for an eval of the Canon and this, the Sigma alternative at 1/3rd the price. Head to head testing of the lenses on my Canon EOS 50 (ELAN) using ISO 200 film resulted in the Sigma producing a crisper image with better definition and colour saturation. Both lenses have a little "flattening" of the image at the edges as they try to compensate for curvature but the Sigma in my opinion is closer to true. Neither lens had any trouble Auto-Focusing during the day (Canon felt a little faster). The Sigma was a little unsure of itself on when I went for a night/bulb exposure of the starscape. Switched to Manual, set for infinity and away we went. My only other issue with the Sigma is the lens hood is not quite big enough where the Canon is spot on. Still you have to be looking really hard for faults to find them.

Tooling around with the lens has been lots of fun. I had never considered using the lens for indoors shots but it is magic. Architecture photography is going to be a new thing for me I think. ... Read more

Features

• Canon EOS mount; telephoto zoom lens
• 4.5x magnification
• 55 to 200 mm focal length
• f/4 maximum aperture
• 43.3-inch minimum focusing distance

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX macro lens gives you superb, distortion-free images across the entire focal range, from infinity telephoto to 1:1 (life-size) macro. You can get as close as 12.3 inches to your subject--without accessories--making this an ideal lens for shooting nature photography. The "focus free" mechanical design lets the lens focus automatically without any interference from the manual focus ring, making it easier to hold the lens without affecting the speed or other normal operations of the autofocus feature. The nonrotating front lens group makes it easy to work with polarizing filters. This model is dedicated to Canon AF SLR cameras. ... Read more

Features

• Dedicated to Canon AF SLR cameras
• 1:1 (life-size) macro magnification
• Nonrotating front lens group
• Superb, distortion-free images across the entire focal range
• Ideal lens for shooting nature photography

Reviews (3)

Essential Buy !
This 105mm Sigma macro lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture satisfies you in every department. First of all it gives you a 1:1 true life size macro and these macro images comes out truly amazing... extremely sharp, good color saturation and contrast(on Pentax ZX-7). The 105mm focal length is also suitable for taking portraits. Portrait results have also come out extremely well. The EX finish is aesthetically pleasing, scratch proof and has a metal alloy body for sturdiness. The hood which is provided along with the lens matches well with it. One can also use a 77mm dia lens cap which fits perfectly on the hood, so that the hood can remain permanently on the lens (hood is threaded so that it can screw on the lens like filters.)

A bit of a bother is the clutch mechanism which on has to engage/disengage while changing between MF/AF. But on the positive side, the focus ring doesn't move (in AF mode) and one is more at ease while holding the camera. The other thing is the long rotational travel of the focusing ring while focusing a subject and in AF mode this could sometimes take a while. This could be somewhat solved by using the focusing limiter switch.

Definitely, a well made lens optically and structurally and should satisfy one and all.

Excellent Lens
I bought this lens when they had a sale. It was [price] without shipping charge, and I think the price was the lowest anywhere.
I love this lens. It is a lot sharper than EF 28-135mm IS, which I use most of the time. Now I can take good pictures of teeth from my patients and also good portraits for my baby.
Overall it is very versatile and overall quality is excellent, and I would recommend to anyone interested in macro photography.

Close to be excellent
Sigma 105 EX macro is considered one of the best primes for its optical quality. MTF tests, which determine how sharp the lens is, place it just below the famous Canon 100mm Macro. The EX sign tells that the build quality of the lens is higher than that of a consumer-grade product. The big plus is a price. It is almost twice cheaper than Canon 100mm. ALso, it comes with the case and a hood and Canon does not. The drawbacks, however, include potential incompatibility with the future Canon camera bodies. I would highly recommend this lens for advanced amatures on a tight budget. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

With Sigma's 15mm f2.8 EX diagonal fisheye lens, you can fill an entire 35mm negative with a full 180-degree diagonal field of view. This feature lets you create unusual and unique compositions out of ordinary subject matter or landscapes. Add color or deepen the contrast of your photographs by adding any number of gelatin filters to the slide-in holder near the rear of the lens.

The unusually large maximum aperture of f2.8 gives you high-definition close-ups and more detailed nighttime shots. The optical material used in this new lens is constructed of lead-free and arsenic-free ecological glass. This model is dedicated to Minolta AF SLR cameras. ... Read more

Features

• Dedicated to Minolta AF SLR cameras
• Full-frame fisheye autofocus lens
• Lets you create a variety of unusual compositions
• Optical material used in this new lens are lead and arsenic free ecological glass
• Accepts removable gelatin filters

Features

• 80-400mm focal length
• Aperture of F4.5-5.6
• Minimum focusing distance of 70.8 inches
• Zoom Lock Switch that eliminates "Zoom Creep"
• Two optical stabilizer modes to compensate for image blurring