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Message: <blockquote data-quote="torgo" data-source="post: 2108" data-attributes="member: 909"><ObDisclaimer>I don't have this lens, nor have I used it.</ObDisclaimer>After doing some searches for this lens, it looks like the "macro" functionality is more just close-focusing, not true macro. According to Sigma, you can achieve 1:2 magnification (half life size) by enabling the macro mode at the longer focal lengths, decreasing the minimum focusing distance but not getting you to the true macro range of 1:1 magnification.If you're looking to do true macro photography, you may be left wanting; it's likely to be a little softer than a dedicated macro lens, and the magnification won't be there without using extension tubes or a close-focus diopter. If what you want is being able to get close-up photos, then you might be OK. It's an older lens, but for less than $200 at least you're not getting ripped off. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Reviews are the usual mixed bag; some people say it works great, others comments talk about the problems they've had, so it's hard to get a good feel for the overall quality of the lens from that. As long as wherever you get it from has a decent return policy, you could get it and see how it works for you.</blockquote>