New Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSm
- Thread starter Lee532
- Start date
After 2 months of not even picking up the camera due to work I have just spent some of the over time money I have not yet been paid! New Sigma 105mm f2.8 being delivered tomorrowFirst macro lens so here comes a new learning curve.
Good choice,i have a 10 year old version
Thanks Mike, looking forward to having a play tomorrow.
Now that makes a change!
Lens turned up this morning so a quick sprint in to the garden, just banged the lens on and went for a play. I LIKE!!
Bumble Bee by Lee Wilson, on Flickr
UK Bumble Bee by Lee Wilson, on Flickr
Bee by Lee Wilson, on Flickr
Now time to read up a bit about macro photography, maybe after I've been out in the garden for another hour so
Bumble Bee by Lee Wilson, on Flickr
UK Bumble Bee by Lee Wilson, on Flickr
Bee by Lee Wilson, on FlickrNow time to read up a bit about macro photography, maybe after I've been out in the garden for another hour so
Bourbon Neat
Senior Member
Nice shots from your garden.
I am right behind you. A Sigma 105mm was waiting here upon my return today. These things are way cool.
The lens comes with two hoods, one for dx and one for the full frames. The hoods are each 2-1/8" long and can be stacked. There are 3 settings for the auto focus (full, 0.45m-infinity, and 0.312-0.45m), the 1:1 focus is 0.312. The optical stabilization has an off plus two other choices, I am thinking that I read it has one for tripod and one for hand held. The focus switch has auto and manual, during auto it can be over ridden by a twist of the adjustment ring. Really swell is that it takes just 100 degrees of twist from 1:1 to infinity.
Working distance without a hood attached are the same for dx and fx bodies. The distance with just the lens is 5-1/4", with a Raynox 150 it's 2-3/4", and with a Raynox 250 it's 2-1/4". Here are some quick shots to show the difference of dx and full frame using a metric ruler.
Full frame 1:1 - 22mm tall
Full frame 1:1 with Raynox 150 - 14mm tall
Full frame 1:1 with Raynox 250 - 11mm tall
DX 1:1 - 13.5mm tall
DX with Raynox 150 - 9mm tall
DX with Raynox 250 - 7.25mm tall
I am right behind you. A Sigma 105mm was waiting here upon my return today. These things are way cool.
The lens comes with two hoods, one for dx and one for the full frames. The hoods are each 2-1/8" long and can be stacked. There are 3 settings for the auto focus (full, 0.45m-infinity, and 0.312-0.45m), the 1:1 focus is 0.312. The optical stabilization has an off plus two other choices, I am thinking that I read it has one for tripod and one for hand held. The focus switch has auto and manual, during auto it can be over ridden by a twist of the adjustment ring. Really swell is that it takes just 100 degrees of twist from 1:1 to infinity.
Working distance without a hood attached are the same for dx and fx bodies. The distance with just the lens is 5-1/4", with a Raynox 150 it's 2-3/4", and with a Raynox 250 it's 2-1/4". Here are some quick shots to show the difference of dx and full frame using a metric ruler.
Full frame 1:1 - 22mm tall
Full frame 1:1 with Raynox 150 - 14mm tall
Full frame 1:1 with Raynox 250 - 11mm tall
DX 1:1 - 13.5mm tall
DX with Raynox 150 - 9mm tall
DX with Raynox 250 - 7.25mm tall
Bourbon Neat
Senior Member
To follow up on the 3 position OS switch. From lenstip's review: Here you have three options available: OFF, 1 and 2.
Mode 1 is used for normal photography and Mode 2 to shoot moving objects.
From one morning's insect search, I gotta say the Sigma 105mm macro is very nice. The small amount of extra working distance does make a considerable difference over the Tamron 60mm. The 60mm is a good lens for sure but even a 1/4 of an inch can make a difference in close quarters. What can be seen in a dew drop is pretty cool.
Mode 1 is used for normal photography and Mode 2 to shoot moving objects.
From one morning's insect search, I gotta say the Sigma 105mm macro is very nice. The small amount of extra working distance does make a considerable difference over the Tamron 60mm. The 60mm is a good lens for sure but even a 1/4 of an inch can make a difference in close quarters. What can be seen in a dew drop is pretty cool.
Bourbon Neat
Senior Member
The Sigma 105mm macro is a fine lens.
