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Great macro, good telephoto

Advantages: Macro and telephoto in one.
Disadvantages: Sluggish autofocus when shooting close-up.

The 105mm focal length of this lens means that this lens serves both for telephoto and macro purposes - it deals with both of these well. For macro the lens is able to take pin-sharp photos from as little as around 15cm away, and the low aperture means th ...

TheBeepyDuck 03.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Sigma EX macro lens - 105 mm F/2.8

Sigma EX macro lens - 105 mm F/2.8

Advantages: value for money (compared to pro level), build quality,
Disadvantages: makes you think your a pro, but by its nature, proves you otherwise.

This sigma lens is often a favourite starting point for digital SLR users (single lens reflex) looking to upgrade the 'kit' package they bought on impulse in the January sales. "I know, I've got a million pix of my children and cat, now I'll photograph ...

stevieray 03.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Sigma EX macro lens - 105 mm F/2.8

Mighty Little Macro

Advantages: High Quality. Sharp. Good package for price.
Disadvantages: No HSM or Internal focusing.

I have owned this lens (in Canon mount) for some time and use it frequently. Being a DG designated lens, it is suitable for use on both FF (full-frame) and cropped sensor APS-C digital SLR cameras. I use my example on Canon EOS 5D and EOS 400D digital SLR ...

davecham 04.01.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sigma EX macro lens - 70 mm F/2.8

Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro - a very versatile lens

Advantages: Good value for money, versatile
Disadvantages: No image stabilisation

I bought this lens with a specific purpose in mind - photographing model aircraft in flight. I had previously used a Canon 80-200 mm which I found a bit too limiting at the long end of the range - an excellent lens, but not quite right for the job. The ...

Canonball 14.01.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro

Sigma 70mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens: A sharp little macro

Advantages: Sharp, beautiful pictures
Disadvantages: Possibly price, although cheaper than many macro lenses.

About the lens: This is one of Sigma's range of lenses - at 70mm it's one of the shorter macro lenses on the market, many coming in at around 105mm. It has sigma's EX technology, from Sigma's website this means "The exterior of this lens is EX-finished to ...

littlem91 30.03.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro - Nikon D-type