 Manish Issar |
sigma 105 mm 2.8 EX macro lens hi there in my last discussion about closeup photography I had asked what kind of camera lens should I buy. now since I am reading about it I have a Q which will sound like coming from a dummy, which I dont disagree as I am a newbie. the Q is: The Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX macro lens appears to be a lens with a fixed focal length. (Please correct mw where I am wrong.)this lens was recommended by one of the readers of this website. if I am doing a close up shot I CAN'T move the barrel of the lens, so I assume that the camera has to move close or away depending how close is to be acheived. the other lens I have is a 28-80 mm standard lens. do u think that the fixed lens would be good enough for all close up situations? please guide me through. thanks manish
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Michael H. Cothran |
You are absolutely correct in your assessment of the Sigma 105 macro lens. It is a fixed focal length lens. This is a GOOD thing. Yes, you will have to position the lens/camera/tripod within focusing distance of your subject, and then possibly move it a few times as you focus and frame your shot. But it is not as big a deal as you are imagining. I do it every day in my studio. After a few times, you'll get the hang of it, and know about where to set your tripod before. It becomes instinctive. The Sigma 105 is a very sharp lens, and will win hands down over the 28-80 for macro shots. No contest! Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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- Bob Cournoyer Contact Bob Cournoyer Bob Cournoyer's Gallery  |
I just bought the Sigma 105 2.8 ex macro, after reading Karma rave about it...:-) It's the sharpest lens this beginner has ever seen. Bob
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Terry R. Hatfield |
I Keep Hearing Good Things About This Lens,I Had One Of These Its A Real Clunker!LOL!!The Image Quality Is Good But Thats Where It Stops:-) The Af Is So Noisy That It Will Scare Everything In The Forest Away!LOL!!It Hunts Terrible But Its A Macro And AF Is Pretty Much Useless On Any Macro, The Finish Flakes Off (What Is Up With That Wrinkle Finish Anyway):-)The Flimsy Feel And General Poor Build Quality Is Unacceptable. Now Is That $150.00 You Saved Really A Bargain?Get With the Program And Buy A Nikon Or Canon Lens And Enjoy Good Build And Performance:-)
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jean ray |
I have to disagree with Terry. I have this lens, have had it a few years, and have had no problems at all. Yes, AF for macro subjects is pretty useless, but it's generally accepted that mf and even moving the camera back and forth to focus is best for macro. The lens is very sharp and has been very durable. The finish hasn't flaked off. In my opinion, this is a good lens.
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jean ray |
I'm afraid I have to amend my last response. I have just discovered that this is one of the Sigma lenses that is not compatible with some Canon eos cameras. It worked fine with my Rebel 2000, but not with the Elan 7 I recently purchased. I thought the camera was malfunctioning and took it in for repair, but, alas, I continued to have the problem. Today I did some research on better photo Q & A, and found that there are some Sigma lenses that do not work on some of the newer eos cameras. These lenses are listed at www.photonotes.org. Look under articles for canon eos beginners faq and go to the section on lenses. They have a complete list of sigma lenses that are incompatible with some eos cameras. So, yes it is a good lense, but make sure it will work with your camera body.
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