If your buying used take your camera with you to test out first
I'm beginning to think that I need a macro lens so I would like some opinions please. Looking at my collection, where do you guys think I should fit it?
I have been using a 60mm on DX sensor, so it is like 90mm. To get full frame coverage requires being so close that most bugs won't tolerate you. In the process of going another route at this time so have some numbers for you.
Tamron 60mm is 3.15" long with closet focus 4-3/4" from the lens - weight 14 oz
Tamron 90mm is 4.5" long with closest focus 6" from lens - weight 19-1/2 oz
Sigma 105mm is 5" long with closest focus 6-3/8" from lens - weight 25-1/2 oz
Sigma 150mm is 5.9" long with closest focus 8" from lens - weight 40-1/2 oz
Sigma 180mm is 8" long with closest focus 9-1/2" from lens - weight 58 oz
Tamron 180mm is 6-1/2" long with closest focus 11" from lens - weight 33-1/2 oz no OS or VR
These numbers are derived from stated specs. I believe to have gotten closer than what is stated above. From my limited experience, closer is more likely to have a departing target. Also when needing to get closer, by the time you get a focus, the target may not be in the frame due to moving or the photographer's missed aim. It is easy to miss when using the viewfinder.
These numbers are derived from stated specs.
Well, the new Sigma 105mm with OS does not extend when focused out. The references can be used or ignored.
@ScottinPollock It appears you have made mention of more than one item for sale in threads here. If you would like to offer sale items, there is a section for that. Please follow the rules of the forum in that regard.
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If you have issues with anything to do with the site make @jdeg aware as he is the site guru and can fix (or destroy) everything.With all due respect, I tried the panko link and got nowhere. I even tried going to the link regarding how to earn points and got nowhere. This was tried in chrome on mobile, and both safari and chrome on desktop.
I am happy to follow any rules involved in mentioning any items I have for sale, it would just be nice if they actually worked.
If you have working links to this info I would appreciate you pointing them out to me.
Got it. Thanks.If you have issues with anything to do with the site make @jdeg aware as he is the site guru and can fix (or destroy) everything.