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AAB World organizes Photographer’s Bazaar

AABworld_photographer_bazaarAAB World is the organizer and main sponsor of the first event of its kind in Kuwait Photographer’s Bazaar. An open day to buy and sell used gear and equipment.

This event will gather many photographers and videographers from all over Kuwait and give them the opportunity buy and sell used photo and video gear and equipment among themselves. It will also be a great chance to meet fellow photographers/videographers to socialize and chat with them and benefit from their experience and advice. In addition, you can also listen to their opinion in regards to buying and selling your equipment. All attendees will be provided with free coffee, refreshments, and sweets as well providing special discounts on many brand new products in our Symphony showroom. (more…)

Sigma unveils the new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens

Sigma has announced the release of its new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens, a fast maximum aperture, prime wide angle lens. This lens is the first of its new branded “Art-Series product line up, which by itself helps to redefine and unleash the expressive and unbeatable performance to bring in the artist in you. Sigma has recently decided on rethinking their range of interchangeable lenses into three product lines. Each line has its own clearly defined concept, and every lens developed here on will be assigned to one of these lines. Sigma’s new product lines are going to redefine the way you relate to photography. The lens is available for Sigma, Nikon, Canon & Pentax DSLR’s and is compatible for both full frame and APS-C camera. The lens has a sporty look with a silver “A” badge on the barrel.

Sigma have developed a special software (SIGMA Optimization Pro) that can update the lens firmware and adjust parameters such as focus . Using special USB Dock, the user will be able to connect the lens to their PC, and, using easy-to-operate on-screen controls, fine-tune focus and adjust other parameters to suit their personal preferences at the luxury of sitting at home.

Sigma reveals this lens at low apertures, for example can perform like a wide-angle lens, while if it’s opened up to f/1.4, it will give the background a pleasing bokeh effect and make the subject pop like a mid-range telephoto lens. What makes this lens so desirable is the wide scope it provides for artistic expression.

You can read more on the lens construction and technical specs here [link]. Sigma US announced the price tag of $899.

The good news is this remarkable lens will be available in Kuwait by the beginning of December exclusively in AAB stores at a truly competitive price of 239.950 KD.

Deal on Tamron Lens

AAB Deal on Tamron lensAAB International Photographic Co. is coming up with yet another offer on DSLR Camera lens and this time it’s the Tamron. Tamron is a Japanese company famous for thier optical lens and provides cheaper 3rd party solutions to most camera brands. AAB has been giving photographers a real treat and value for thier money, their last offer was on Sigma lens and they ran out of stock due to huge popularity and tempting offer. AAB is yet again having a 1 day deal offer on Tamron lens on Thursday 3rd May 2012. I would advice you to visit thier Shamiya outlet as they tend to have more collection.

I have never owned a Tamron lens, so wouldn’t be able to comment on the optics of the lens. Please check the link below from dpreview.com on couple of popular Tamron lens to have an idea of these optics.

Tamron SP AF 10-24 F3.5-4.5 Di II  [link]

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC [link]

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD [link]

You can check AAB facebook page for more information [here]

Image Credit: AAB

Update: Price List and Comparison

 

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