New lens advice
Mar 23, 2012 07:33:15 #
I'm thinking about buying the Sigma 150mm macro for some close ups of insects and small critters. I also want to use this lens for a medium tele. I know the reviews on this lens have been really good but would really like some input from my hedgehog friends. I have a Nikon D300. Any advice/comments would be greatly appreciated.
Mar 24, 2012 05:26:49 #
While the Sigma is a good lens I would suggest spending the extra money and get The Nikon 200mm F4 macro.You will not be dissapointed.
Mar 24, 2012 06:12:04 #
A very good place to get the low down on lenses is one of two places:
Ken Rockwell for the specs.
Fred Miranda for the user reviews.
From those two sources you can usually get all the info you need to make an informed purchase.
Ken Rockwell for the specs.
Fred Miranda for the user reviews.
From those two sources you can usually get all the info you need to make an informed purchase.
Mar 24, 2012 12:30:37 #
I recently picked up two macro lenses. A Tokina 100 2.8 and a Sigma 180 3.5. Both lenses are very sharp and I could recommend either for macro work. The 180 is very limited though. It is too large and heavy to use as a carry around lens and needs a tripod. The 100 is useful as both a macro and good as a protrait lens.
Mar 24, 2012 13:58:37 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
While the Sigma is a good lens I would suggest spending the extra money and get The Nikon 200mm F4 macro.You will not be dissapointed.
I concur. I have shot Sigmas and Tamrons, and NEVER have I seen any of these third party lenses compare in quality to the Nikkors. Usually, the overall performance is not even in the ballpark.
The 200mm macro is a good idea, as the extra distance it allows from the subject can often be very important.
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