Sigma 105mm f2.8: Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro? I want to get into macro photography and wonder if any of you have used this lens or if...

augieg27 Loc: Central California

Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro?
I want to get into macro photography and wonder if any of you have used this lens or if there is other better alternatives.
I use a Nikon D3300 - Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 and Nikon 50mm f1.8 primarily for landscapes and some portraits.
Thanks.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Is the Nikon 105mm 2.8 a contender?

travisdeland Loc: deland, FL

augieg27 wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro?
I want to get into macro photography and wonder if any of you have used this lens or if there is other better alternatives.
I use a Nikon D3300 - Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 and Nikon 50mm f1.8 primarily for landscapes and some portraits.
Thanks.

I bought one last fall-albeit for my Canon 7D2, but absolutely love it. I find I use more than I expected. The AF can be slow, and slightly noisy, but I find it(AF) to be very accurate. For the price, I think it's a great deal.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

augieg27 wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro?
I want to get into macro photography and wonder if any of you have used this lens or if there is other better alternatives.
I use a Nikon D3300 - Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 and Nikon 50mm f1.8 primarily for landscapes and some portraits.
Thanks.

At the current price of $669 it's actually a great
macro lens.

augieg27 Loc: Central California

I was also looking at the Nikon 85mm f3.5 - The Nikon 105mm is much more expensive.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

augieg27 wrote:

I was also looking at the Nikon 85mm f3.5 - The Nikon 105mm is much more expensive.

The 85 is a DX lens, shorter, slower.
You might pose your question to the macro section as well:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
If price is an issue (it is with me) consider used.
I've had great experiences with Fred Miranda http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/10
And KEH Camera: https://www.keh.com
In both cases, equipment I have purchased were better than described.

Jim Bob

augieg27 wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro?
I want to get into macro photography and wonder if any of you have used this lens or if there is other better alternatives.
I use a Nikon D3300 - Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 and Nikon 50mm f1.8 primarily for landscapes and some portraits.
Thanks.

Extraordinary lens.

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

I also suggest you ask this question in the Macro section, many experienced macro shooters reside here and are extremely knowledgeable and helpful particularly to those wishing to take up macro photography. I have noticed that they speak well of this lens.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

augieg27 wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro?
I want to get into macro photography and wonder if any of you have used this lens or if there is other better alternatives.
I use a Nikon D3300 - Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 and Nikon 50mm f1.8 primarily for landscapes and some portraits.
Thanks.

If you want the best, get this one https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nikon%20105mm%20micro&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

Archiefamous Loc: Manhattan

I have the sigma 150mm. Nice lens

RSQRD Loc: SW Florida

Look at the Sigma 150mm the older version (s) are sharp don't know about the latest version

toughmandave Loc: The Villages, Florida

I had a Sigma 105 macro but just sold it. It was a fine lens and I got great results. However, I have read so many good things about the Nikon 105 macro I decided to buy a Nikon to complete my collection of other Nikon macros, a 40mm, a 90mm and a 200mm. I shoot with a D7200 and shoot a lot of flowers. The new 105mm G model with VR is pretty expensive but the 105mm 2.8 and 105mm 2.8 D lenses I understand are very sharp. I usually buy used after a lot of research and the Nikon 105mm 2.8 I just bought was $275.00 in mint condition.

bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.

augieg27 wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro?
I want to get into macro photography and wonder if any of you have used this lens or if there is other better alternatives.
I use a Nikon D3300 - Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 and Nikon 50mm f1.8 primarily for landscapes and some portraits.
Thanks.

It's an excellent lens. I have on and like it a lot. They also have a Macro 150mm lens that is also very good....Rich

Machinedoc Loc: Yorktown Heights, NY

I bought that lens, for macro work, about 2 months ago to use with my D7200. I really like the performance. Yes, the autofocus is a little noisy, but otherwise, the lens is sharp and the stabilization is superb, although for really good macro work, you need to put it on a tripod. A great portrait lens as well. IMHO, at $669, it's a great buy!

augieg27 Loc: Central California

Thank you all for your input. I appreciate it.
BTW, what IMHO stands for?