Technical Image Press Association Honors Sigma Corporation's New 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens

RONKONKOMA, NY, May 18 (MARKET WIRE) --
Sigma Corporation of America (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher,
developer, manufacturer and service provider for some of the world's most
impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, has received the award
of Best Entry Level Lens by Technical Image Press Association for its
newly available 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM.

The 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM, extended range zoom lens, currently
available for Nikon and Canon mounts, incorporates Sigma's exclusive
technology, the Hybrid Optical Stabilizer, an anti-shake system providing
image stabilization in both the camera body and the viewfinder. In
addition to the unique OS system, this DC lens is a dedicated digital SLR
camera lens suited for APS-C format, and incorporates Hyper Sonic Motor
(HSM) functionality to ensure quiet and high speed auto focus (AF).

"Sigma's new 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens provides all levels of
photographers with smooth zoom action, best-in-class image quality, and
innovative OS technology," said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, general manager of Sigma
Corporation of America. "We're thrilled that the Technical Image Press
Association has recognized our continued commitment to providing our
customers with excellent products and unparalleled quality, at reasonable
prices."

The 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM was selected for the TIPA award by a
panel of 25 editors of leading European photography publications. Judges
cited the lens' exclusive optical stabilization (OS) system, along with
four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and three aspheric
elements as key factors in their decision process, all of which they said
ensure "high quality" results.

Each year, TIPA editors vote for the best photo and imaging products
introduced in Europe during the previous 12 months. The judges consider
innovation, the use of leading-edge technology, design and ergonomics,
ease-of-use, and the price/performance ratio while making their decisions.

The lens has 13.8 times zoom ratio capabilities, exclusive to digital SLR,
making it ideal for close-up photography. In addition, an inner focusing
system eliminates front lens rotation, making it suitable for use with
circular polarizing filters and the supplied petal-type hood.

The 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is currently available for Nikon and
Canon mounts for $800 MSRP in a number of stores nationwide. Within the
next few months, the lens will be also be available in Sigma, as well as
Sony and Pentax mounts, the first-ever optically stabilized lens offered
for those manufacturers' digital cameras.

To locate an authorized Sigma dealer nearest to you, visit
www.sigmaphoto.com/where/where.asp. For information about Sigma
Corporation of America, visit www.sigmaphoto.com.

About Sigma Corporation of America

For more than 50 years, Sigma Corporation's expertise and innovation has
driven the company's core philosophy of "knowledge, plus experience, plus
imagination," with an emphasis on producing high-quality, high-performance
photographic technology at moderate prices. This family-owned organization
is the largest, independent SLR lens manufacturer in the world, producing
more than 40 lenses that are compatible with most manufacturers, including
Sigma, Canon, Minolta, Sony, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax. Sigma Corporation
also produces digital SLR cameras and high-definition digital compact
cameras. The company is headquartered in Japan, with offices strategically
located throughout Europe, Asia and North America. For information, please
visit www.sigmaphoto.com.

Contacts:
Christine Moossmann
Sigma Corporation
631-585-1144
www.sigmaphoto.com

Marisa Carullo
Matter Communications for Sigma Corporation
978-499-9250 x 320
Email Contact

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