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Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

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Manufacturer Sigma
Model 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
Lens style Telephoto
Focal length 105 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 23.3 o
Closest focusing distance 0.31 m
Maximum magnification 1:1
Minimum aperture 45
Number of diaphragm blades 8
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 11 elements / 10 groups
Filter diameter 58 mm
Macro Yes
Available mounts Canon EF
Nikon F
Sony A / Minolta
Sigma
Pentax K
Dimensions 74 x 95 mm
Weight 450 g
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Average rating (3 owners reviews)
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4.67 Good
Owners reviews (3)
  1. Jon
    Jon 10 September 2011, 22:43
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    IP 76.104.x.x
    Owner since: 3 years
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    User profile: Professional

    Cons: As already noted - a bit slow. Clunky & heavy.

    Pros: Terrific macro lens when used with a tripod & manual focus. Killer Bokeh.

    Summary: I love this lens. I bought it used 3 years ago and it was the best investment in a lens that I have made. I use it for 95% of my floral and garden work with great success.

  2. HLSR
    HLSR 5 January 2011, 20:07
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    IP 79.125.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: 400$
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Slow and noisy AF, but I got used to it (somehow, it gives personality to the lens) (-:)

    Pros: Very sharp, nice contrast, not heavy, easy to use.

    Summary: High quality for relatively low price.

  3. Theo
    Theo 12 May 2010, 13:11
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    IP 84.81.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
    Price: 340 euro
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Slow, very slow, (the slowest?) AF, and not always spot on, sometimes you have to help it too. Colours, everything has too much red, thus you can only use RAW. The working distance is not long enough to take bugs.

    Pros: Sharp as a macro should be.

    Summary: A good macro, but that is it.

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