Sigma 105mm macro
Jul 14, 2019 13:00:14 #
josquin1
Loc: Massachusetts
I have owned this lens now for about 2 years when it went on sale and I have to say that it is excellent. I get beautiful finely focused close ups of whatever I decide to shoot. Excellent lens and the price can't be beat.
Jul 14, 2019 14:48:28 #
GregoryF
Loc: Bella Vista, AR
Up until I lost it in the Camp Fire, it was one of my favorite lenses. I am thinking about getting another one. You can't go wrong with it imho.
Jul 14, 2019 17:11:20 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
Thank you all for your comments, it does help me to chose a macro lens.
Augie
Augie
Jul 14, 2019 18:34:01 #
augieg27 wrote:
Does anyone have used this lens:
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM macro
and if so, what's your experience?
Thank you for your advise.
Augie
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM macro
and if so, what's your experience?
Thank you for your advise.
Augie
Found this to be an excellent lens with no noise.
Jul 14, 2019 18:49:58 #
augieg27 wrote:
Thank you all for your comments, it does help me to chose a macro lens.
Augie
Augie
Augie - the Sigma EX 105 OS HSM Macro is a fantastic lens!!!! I have one on my Sony a77 II …
Use it every day. It's as quiet as a mouse! … And, at just $565 - you can't go wrong! … Go for it!!!
Jul 14, 2019 19:18:22 #
Have owned this lens for several years. It was my go to macro until I bought a Tamron 180mm. I prefer the 180mm today due to working distance. Still pull out the 105mm now and again and never disappointed with it. Have never had any problems with noise.
Jul 14, 2019 19:35:19 #
I have a Canon 100mm f2.8L lens. It's a fine lens, but I wish I had bought something with a longer focal length. I find the working distance to be too short to light properly. I know I could buy a ring flash, but I don't do enough macro photography to justify one.
Jul 14, 2019 20:15:01 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
Thanks again to you all for your advice.
BTW, I'll be interested in buying one if anyone has one in good shape for sale.
Augie
BTW, I'll be interested in buying one if anyone has one in good shape for sale.
Augie
Jul 14, 2019 20:16:26 #
Jul 15, 2019 06:47:07 #
Jul 15, 2019 13:12:56 #
augieg27 wrote:
Does anyone have used this lens:
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM macro
and if so, what's your experience?
Thank you for your advise.
Augie
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM macro
and if so, what's your experience?
Thank you for your advise.
Augie
I have used the non-OS version of that lens a long time ago. Of all the Sigma lenses that I had, that was the only one I liked it was a decent lens!
Jul 15, 2019 15:16:52 #
augieg27 wrote:
Ops! I have a Nikon D5500
Augie
Augie
Augie - the Sigma EX 105 f2.8 DG OS HSM Macro IS a DG - which means it's better suited for use on FF DSLRs - however, I shouldn't see why you'd have any problems, using it on a D5500. Bear in mind, though, it's a relatively heavy and longish lens. Which means - it'd be better suited to a Nikon FX or DX ProSumer model … and the D5500 is quite a small DSLR - perhaps, the smallest ever made!!!!
My Sony alpha a77 is a relatively large body - as DXI cameras go … and they're well-mated … balance, etc.
Have you considered the Tokina 100 f2.8 Macro? … The price is right - just $369, currently ….
Jul 15, 2019 15:26:35 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
Thank you Chris,
I'd looked at the Tokina you mentioned, but it does not have VR, something I prefer.
I'd looked at the Tokina you mentioned, but it does not have VR, something I prefer.
Jul 15, 2019 16:11:58 #
Augie; not sure for the major reason you want this lens, if it is for macro shots you may want to rethink about the VR. When I am taking macro shots at least 95% of the time it is on a tripod, VR needs to be turned off. Hope this helps in your decision. Charles
Jul 15, 2019 18:22:09 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
Thank you Charles,
I agree, but when I shoot living subjects like flowers and insects I don't use a tripod, so I like a lens with VR for that purpose since my hands are not very steady.
Currently I have a Nikon 40mm micro that does not have VR for close ups of not moving subjects (with a tripod and a focusing rail) and a Nikon 50mm 1.8 that does not have VR either, with tube extensions for everything else.
Augie
I agree, but when I shoot living subjects like flowers and insects I don't use a tripod, so I like a lens with VR for that purpose since my hands are not very steady.
Currently I have a Nikon 40mm micro that does not have VR for close ups of not moving subjects (with a tripod and a focusing rail) and a Nikon 50mm 1.8 that does not have VR either, with tube extensions for everything else.
Augie
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