HELP! Sigma Lens DL Hyperzoom
Mar 13, 2019 20:05:20 #
Hope someone has a solution, because I am at my wit's end. Sigma DL Hyperzoom Macro 28-200mm f3.5-5.6. Bought it used. Appears to be functioning perfectly and cosmetically like new. One problem: I can't figure out how to get it to do macro. The closest it will focus now is about 16" with results not even close to what would be called "macro." The attached photo of the lens barrel fully extended (200mm) may help. PLEASE - I don't want to have to throw it out the window! MANY THANKS! >Alan
Mar 13, 2019 20:19:14 #
As I read the spec, the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm (19.7”). The term “macro” has historically been used pretty loosely by some manufacturers.
Mar 13, 2019 20:22:04 #
What focal length is it when only the lines for 1:12 are visible?
Mar 13, 2019 20:34:15 #
TriX wrote:
As I read the spec, the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm (19.7”). The term “macro” has historically been used pretty loosely by some manufacturers.
I think LongshDow is correct. Move your focal length to the macro mark and I bet your focus ring will be unlocked for extra rotation
Mar 13, 2019 20:35:10 #
SnappyHappy wrote:
I think LongshDow is correct. Move your focal length to the macro mark and I bet your focus ring will be unlocked for extra rotation
Gotta love typing on an iPad with spell check...sorry Longshadow
Mar 13, 2019 20:38:00 #
SnappyHappy wrote:
Gotta love typing on an iPad with spell check...sorry Longshadow
That's fin!Mar 13, 2019 20:42:39 #
Longshadow wrote:
What focal length is it when only the lines for 1:12 are visible?
35mm
Mar 13, 2019 20:43:17 #
SnappyHappy wrote:
I think LongshDow is correct. Move your focal length to the macro mark and I bet your focus ring will be unlocked for extra rotation
Thanks! Will try it!
Mar 13, 2019 20:44:37 #
aellman wrote:
35mm
Like SnappyHappy thought, do you get extra twist on the focus ring then?
What's the closest you can focus at 35mm?
Mar 13, 2019 20:53:22 #
SnappyHappy wrote:
I think LongshDow is correct. Move your focal length to the macro mark and I bet your focus ring will be unlocked for extra rotation
Absolutely right! It unlocks! Who knew? Thanks so much to both of you!
All the best,
>Alan
Mar 13, 2019 20:56:28 #
Awesome, sometimes I ate this iPad...sometimes I ove it. How close can focus now?
Mar 13, 2019 20:58:29 #
aellman wrote:
Absolutely right! It unlocks! Who knew? Thanks so much to both of you!
All the best,
>Alan
All the best,
>Alan
SnappyHappy came up with the answer...
Mar 13, 2019 21:01:05 #
SnappyHappy wrote:
Awesome, sometimes I ate this iPad...sometimes I ove it. How close can focus now?
Haha. YEARS, and years ago when spell chunkers first came into use, I wrote something for Barclay Woods Homeowners Assoc. It wanted to know if I meant "Broccoli Woods", Almost fell off my chair laughing!
Mar 13, 2019 21:01:23 #
From Imaging Resource review: ( https://www.imaging-resource.com/lenses/sigma/28-200mm-f3.5-5.6-aspherical-if-macro/review/)
“At the 200mm telephoto setting, the lens is capable of macro photography with a 1:3.8 maximum magnification. The minimum focusing distance is 48cm at all zoom settings. A magnification scale displayed on the lens barrel.”
“At the 200mm telephoto setting, the lens is capable of macro photography with a 1:3.8 maximum magnification. The minimum focusing distance is 48cm at all zoom settings. A magnification scale displayed on the lens barrel.”
Mar 13, 2019 21:04:20 #
TriX wrote:
From Imaging Resource review: ( https://www.imaging-resource.com/lenses/sigma/28-200mm-f3.5-5.6-aspherical-if-macro/review/)
“At the 200mm telephoto setting, the lens is capable of macro photography with a 1:3.8 maximum magnification. The minimum focusing distance is 48cm at all zoom settings. A magnification scale displayed on the lens barrel.”
“At the 200mm telephoto setting, the lens is capable of macro photography with a 1:3.8 maximum magnification. The minimum focusing distance is 48cm at all zoom settings. A magnification scale displayed on the lens barrel.”
Cool.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.