Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Mar.10, 2010 in
Nikon lens
- Compact and lightweight medium telephoto macro lens.
- Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflections
- Maximum magnification of 1:1
- Focus Limiter Switch that limits the AF range so improving the speed and accuracy of auto focus
- Dual Focus (DF) system that is designed to make the lens easy to hold during auto focusing
Product Description
The Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro delivers superb, distortion-free images throughout its broad focus range, from infinity telephoto to 1: 1 (life-size) macro, as close as 12.3″ without accessories. Its non-rotating front lens group makes it easier to work with polarizing filters and has a focus limiter.A “focus-free” mechanical design allows the lens to auto focus without any interference from the manual focus ring. This makes it easier to hold the lens without affectin… More >>
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
March 10th, 2010 at 4:40 am
Love the lens – terrific service from Amazon. Arrived speedy quick and was exactly what I wanted/needed.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 10th, 2010 at 7:26 am
The lens is good, however the zoom can’t move (it’s fixed) so the zoom are your (my)legs… You have to get a distance of your object to take the shot, cause you can’t manage the zoom. The image is good, but in indoor sports with my Sony A200 i just can shot in S Mode, 1/250 (no flash)to get good photos.
Rating: 4 / 5
March 10th, 2010 at 9:46 am
I bought this lens in December 2007 and just start to use it from this March. The picture quality is good but needs a lot of light and contrast for the AF to work.
In June, during an outing, one of the element (glass) fell out of it’s holding socket and the lens would not retract to below 1:3.
Since I bought this lens in gray market, so that there’s no warranty. I just open the lens and fix it myself, works fine.
However, the story did not end there. Just yesterday, during some test shots at home, the lens would not focus and the motor is trying but could not move. I switch to Manual but the focusing ring would not stay at M mode and I can turn the ring freely and it won’t adjust the focus (in AF mode, the ring supposed to have resistence from the motor gear and you should not try to adjust manually).
If you are thinking of buying this lens, make sure to buy it with warranty or better yet extended warranty.
Rating: 2 / 5
March 10th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
excellent product with excellent service from the supplier. My son loves his new lens. Far exceeds expectation.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 10th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I am sure this is an excellent lense – jus be aware that if you use it in AP mode on your nice new D300 etc you will need to set the aperture manually on the lens… It is not full auto like a Nikon AF lens…
I was disapointed when I learnt this…
Oh well…
Rating: 3 / 5