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<p><strong>A new wide angle

</strong>We’re told that Sigma almost has a 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens ready.  An announcement could come this year or early next year. The build quality and performance will rival that of the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898831-REG/Sigma_340_101_35mm_f_1_4_DG_HSM.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM</a> we’re told. The lens will be a little more expensive, but Sigma hopes to keep it under $1000 USD.</p>
<p>We were also told that Sigma is planning something “big” for Photokina 2014 a year from now. It was hinted that it could be new super telephoto lenses.</p>
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<p><strong>From Tamron USA</strong>

Expanded Tamron repair technician and customer service staff at Tamron USA’s Long Island Headquarters makes the dream a reality</p>
<p>August 14, 2013, Commack, N.Y.- Tamron USA announced that the company now offers 3-business day repair service turnaround for photographic lenses. This achievement works to alleviate customer concerns that when they send in a product for repair service, they may be left without that product for some time. Now, all lenses received in our system by noon EST are estimated the same day and moved onto the next stage. Lenses under warranty (Tamron USA offers a 6-year limited warranty on its photographic lenses) are repaired and shipped back to the customer within three business days. Out of warranty lenses are repaired and shipped back within three business days of the customer’s approval of the repair estimate.</p>
<p>“We are thrilled here at Tamron USA to supply our customers with a 3-business day turnaround time,” stated Pat Simonetti, Director Technical & Customer Service/Distribution. “With the support of our parent company, we were able to take the necessary action to build upon our staff and make this dream a reality. This accomplishment was and continues to be a real team endeavor. I truly appreciate the efforts from all of those involved in this project,” said Simonetti.</p>
<p><strong>The Background</strong>

Customers may anguish about sending a lens in for repair, expecting that they could be without their favorite or workhorse lens for some time. Tamron Co., Ltd. recognized this and challenged its subsidiaries to reach a standard 3-business day turnaround service to make customers feel more confident that, in the unlikely event their lens requires service, they would not be long without it. “By speeding up the repair turnaround time, we can alleviate our customers’ anxiety about repairs and thereby increase their satisfaction of and confidence in Tamron products,” stated Tak Inoue, President and CEO of Tamron USA. Tamron USA took dramatic steps over the past year to increase the number of repair technicians that work on photographic lenses as well as customer service staff. Internal systems were changed to accommodate the inspection of lenses received by noon of each day and route the lenses to the proper technician for expert repair. Repaired lenses are then given top priority in the distribution center to ensure the product is on its way back to the customer within the established guidelines.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=tamron+canon&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Tamron at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>EISA 2013-2014 Photo Awards

</strong>The EISA awards for 2013-2014 have been announced and Canon won some awards.</p>
<p><strong>EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL LENS 2013-2014

</strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/973129-REG/canon_5176b002_ef_200_400mm_f_4l_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4x</a><strong></p>
<p>EUROPEAN SLR CAMERA 2013-2014

</strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/945057-REG/canon_8575b001_eos_digital_rebel_sl1.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS 100D/SL1</a><strong></p>
<p>EUROPEAN ADVANCED SLR CAMERA 2013-2014

</strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892349-REG/Canon_8035b002_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS 6D</a></p>
<p>As someone mentioned in our forums, it appears that “everyone is a winner”….. well, except for <a href="http://www.hasselblad-lunar.com/" target="_blank">Hasselblad</a>.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.eisa.eu/awards/3/photo.html" target="_blank">See all the winners here</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>This and that

</strong>A few people have written in to confirm that Canon is exploring the possibilities of entering into the medium format segment.</p>
<p>We’re told nothing is imminent, but things could change quickly in the next few months. How long this has been going on is unknown, but it does sound like it’s a real possibility.</p>
<p>No one has confirmed or denied that Phase One is the medium format company in question.</p>
<p>Over at <a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon_medium_format_2ff.html" target="_blank">NL</a>, they received an outright dismissal to the concept. However, a second source said Canon is going to be all in, and will announce in a big way some time in 2014.</p>
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<p><strong>From The-Digital-Picture

</strong>Bryan at TDP has completed his review of the highly anticipated Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens. His only knocks against it are the lack of OS (which isn’t a huge deal) and the limited range on APS-C. However, the uniqueness and performance of this lens should overcome both of those negatives if you’re looking for something in that range.</p>
<p><strong>Says Bryan

</strong><em>“It is easy to overlook any focal length range deficiencies when getting an f/1.8 max aperture available over the entire focal length range. Not only is this the widest aperture zoom lens, but it is also the widest aperture 18mm lens. Full frame sensor camera owners have typically enjoyed about 1 stop of high ISO noise benefit and background blurring capability over APS-C/1.5x/1.6x format sensor camera owners. But, full frame camera owners do not have a zoom lens wider than f/2.8 available to them. The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM “Art” Lens is a bit of an equalizer in this comparison.”‘</em><strong>

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<p><strong><a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-18-35mm-f-1.8-DC-HSM-Lens.aspx" target="_blank">Read the full review</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967344-REG/sigma_18_35mm_f1_8_dc_hsm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Preorder the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM $799</a> </strong>(Coming August 26, 2013)</p>
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