sigma 150 macro??

[devlad]

Hi All.

I've been reading the forums for a while now, mainly in the interest of buying a macro lens. i have decided to go with the sigma 150 macro as many of you guys and people on other forums rate this lens very highly, my only question about this lens is which one is right for my camera?? there seem to be a few different types available eg: f 2.8 EX DG APO AF, or : f 2.8 EX DG HSM APO

I belive HSM is hyper sonic motor?? and i know f2.8 is the apeture but not sure about the rest?

my camera i would like to attach the lens to is a canon eos350d.

thank you

jason

[wildlifesnapper]

Hi

they are both the same , it's just people write them down differently.

[Wild-Man]

Jason
I've been using the 150 with a Canon 350D, for about 18 months. Good combination - you should find it great to use!

Chris.

[colincurry]

I have one too that I have just to use with my 30D. So far, it seems very impressive - operator error being the only problem.

Colin

[devlad]

thank you for your replies, i will be getting the lens early next week. hopefully then i can post some pics.

jason

[Ollie]

Hi Jason
Look forward to seeing your photos with the new lens. It's the best macro lens you can get, in my opinion anyway.

If you need any further help or advice with settings etc to get the best out of it just post on here and we will be able to help
Roger

[devlad]

Originally Posted by Ollie

Hi Jason
Look forward to seeing your photos with the new lens. It's the best macro lens you can get, in my opinion anyway.

If you need any further help or advice with settings etc to get the best out of it just post on here and we will be able to help
Roger

Thank you Roger, I've just looked on your website, you have some fantastic photos there, im a long way from producing that standard of image but look forward to get some images uploaded for some advice.

jason

[pressld2]

Hi Jason,

It's an absolute corker of a lens! Here's a 100% crop from a photo I took with it today (click on the thumbnail below and then click on the image itself to bring up the full size version)...



This one was taken at f9 and, in my experience, the sweet spot of this lens is somewhere between f8 and f11. But I would still rate it as outstanding at every aperture.

Sigma give an explanation (sort of) of what all those letters mean on their web site at http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/supp...riviations.htm

Dave P.

[devlad]

Originally Posted by pressld2

Hi Jason,

It's an absolute corker of a lens! Here's a 100% crop from a photo I took with it today (click on the thumbnail below and then click on the image itself to bring up the full size version)...



This one was taken at f9 and, in my experience, the sweet spot of this lens is somewhere between f8 and f11. But I would still rate it as outstanding at every aperture.

Sigma give an explanation (sort of) of what all those letters mean on their web site at http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/supp...riviations.htm

Dave P.

Thank you for the link Dave, the photo you have is cracking, so much detail captured, well done. i cant wait to get my lens and start practicing.

Jason

[dunlin]

Originally Posted by pressld2

Hi Jason,

It's an absolute corker of a lens! Here's a 100% crop from a photo I took with it today (click on the thumbnail below and then click on the image itself to bring up the full size version)...



This one was taken at f9 and, in my experience, the sweet spot of this lens is somewhere between f8 and f11. But I would still rate it as outstanding at every aperture.

Sigma give an explanation (sort of) of what all those letters mean on their web site at http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/supp...riviations.htm

Dave P.

I have been looking into buying the canon 100 macro for a while now. Would you rate the sigma above the canon 100??
I ve always stuck with canon and never tried sigma lenses before.
Thats a cracking shot by the way
regards mark.