Sigma APO Macro Super

[sunwharf]

Hi,

I've picked up cheap Sigma lens and can't find a review of it. It is a Sigma Macro Super with a gold front ring. I've found reviews of versions with a red ring or no ring at all but no gold ring.

I only want to use it as a spare lightweight carry around lens and it takes decent images.

I'm just curious as to how it reviewed when new.

Thanks
Nick

 

[sunwharf]

Sorry forgot to mention it is the 70-300mm zoom

 

[SkvLTD]

This? Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Macro Super And APO Macro Super | Shutterbug

 

[SkvLTD]

And it has internal focus motor. Hmmmmm. Might consider this guy over Nikon 70-300 for the price and... macro-ness.

 

[sunwharf]

That's it! Thanks, I've been googling for ages and no luck.

I have a 70-200 f2.8 VR II but it's not a carry round lens So this seem worth a try as it was very cheap.

Takes a decent image I reckon see http://www.flickr.com/photos/nick_rowland/8417463924/in/photostream

 

[gqtuazon]

Congrats! Maybe you can give it a spin and make your own review here.

 

[sunwharf]

Maybe I will. I've not used it enough yet. First impressions are that it's images are fine but I doubt it will survive a drop or a bang.

For £40 it seemed too good to refuse, so my expectations weren't high. Pleasantly surprised I have to say.

 

[Mike150]

I need to point out one thing. Macro (true 1:1) lenses are fixed focal length. Zoom's may say macro but probably will only get you a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that's a bad lens, but a lot of manufacturers are now saying macro when it truely is not.
That being said, I'll probably get a lot of corrections from those here who are smarter than me (almost all of you). I'm quoting this article from Acorama's buying guide.

Macro Lens Quick Guide: 26 Top Lenses from Adorama Learning Center

 

[sunwharf]

You're quite right but not too bothered about Macro really as I have a 55mm Micro for close up.

I really just needed to have a lens that I could leave in the car or my backpack for general use. As it was cheap it didn't matter if it got a but worn and scuffed.

 

[SkvLTD]

I'm just trying to find a real budget with 300 top end for some wildlife and sports and whatnot where I absolutely need to have as much reach as possible.

 

[sunwharf]

It certainly fits those parameters. If you are on an APS C sensor it will be 450mm at the top end.

It's a nice lens that takes a very good quality image but won't take a physical beating very well.