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Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG Pdf User Manuals. View online or download Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG Manual, Brochure. Instruction Manual; Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens (for Canon EOS Cameras) High-quality, large-aperture medium telephoto macro lens. The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens is a large aperture medium telephoto macro lens that offers advanced performance of close-up photography.
ByKURT R.I am an amature photographer and recently became interested in trying my hand at Macro photography. I was a little wary because I have been told that this is one of the more difficult types of photography to do. This lens makes it much easier than I expected.
It is easy to manually focus and produces tack sharp images. The lens is a bit heavy and it had a hefty price tag (even on sale) but I am convinced that the quality of the lens has made all the difference and it encourages me that, y. Es, even I can take good macro photos.with this lens. The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras offers advanced performance of close-up photography. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) system enables handheld close-up photography.
A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and one high refractive index SLD lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberration and distortion. A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical path to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration and provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro.The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, providing high contrast images. It is also possible to use this lens with Sigma's APO TELE CONVERTERS. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed autofocus as well as full-time manual focus capability.
This lens features a splash proof design for use in harsh conditions and a rounded 9 blade diaphragm creating an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the image.The Sigma 105mm F/2.8 is commonly used for Macro photography and more.The Sigma 105mm F/2.8 is most used by customers who consider themselves to be a Photo enthusiast among others.The Sigma 105mm F/2.8 is popular because customers like the following qualities of the Sigma 105mm F/2.8: Consistent output, Durable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Nice bokeh and Strong construction.
Photography professionals and enthusiasts are always looking for an opportunity to enhance their photography skills and to take better pictures. Those interested in macro photography seem to be involved in an ongoing search for the best lens to ultimately allow them to produce the most amazing pictures.
Macro photography lenses have the ability to take really close-up photos with a nice depth of field and great bokeh (Bokeh is the blur produced in the parts of an image that are not in focus). I have a Canon EOS camera, and I recently purchased the Sigma 105mm Macro Lens for myself. What is it?The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Canon EOS Cameras is a mid-level lens specifically designed for macro photography (This lens is also available for Nikon, Sony and Sigma DSLR Cameras). Like many macro lenses, it is able to focus from infinity all the way into a 1:1 ratio which ensures a life-size reproduction of the image, from the lens to the sensor inside of the camera. This lens produces very clear images and its autofocus capability makes it much easier for even the entry-level photographer to take pictures that are sharp, in-focus and free of distortion. What’s in the box?In the box, there is a very nice lens case and carrying strap.
The case is well padded and will very likely protect the lens in the event that it is dropped a few feet. Sigma also includes a lens hood, a hood extension for cameras with APS-C sensors, and protective lens caps for both sides of the lens. Of course, the warranty brochure and an instruction leaflet are included as well.
This lens comes with a limited 1-year warranty for North and South America and a 3-year extended warranty if it remains within the USA.Design and featuresAs with all macro lenses, this Sigma lens is quite heavy for its size. This is due to the additional glass inside that is necessary for the lens to be able to take macro images. The body is metal and it feels very solid overall.
With an Aperture of f/2.8, this lens is capable of taking great pictures in low light conditions. The aperture and focus rings are nice and smooth and rotate freely without any binding.
On the side of the lens, there are switches to select manual or auto focus, 2 types of Optical stabilization and a distance switch which is helpful with autofocus, by pre-defining the distance range between the subject and the lens. The Optical Stabilization is Sigma’s proprietary stabilization feature and does a great job at stabilizing when shooting hand-held.
The “focus-Free” mechanical design creates a separation between the autofocus function and the mechanical focus ring which is great, since it allows you to hold the focus ring for support and still utilize autofocus without affecting the function. The lens can focus as close as 12.2” away from the subject and with the dual focus capability is easy to use without a tripod. The Hyper Sonic Motor makes focusing very fast and is relatively quiet. What needs to be improved?While this is obviously a great lens, I do think that there are a couple of things that can be improved. Despite its nice Hyper Sonic Motor, it is not as quiet as some of the other lens I have used. This would not usually be a problem for photography, but would be for videography, and would require the use of an external audio recorder for clean audio. I would also like to see 62mm ring adapters included with the lens, which is the size that is required for use with any lens filter or a ring flash.
This size of ring adapter is not normally a part of most ring adapter kits, and must be purchased separately. Final ThoughtsOverall, the Sigma 105mm macro lens does a very good job of producing clean and clear images, and has the versatility to do so both for macro and portrait photography. It can also be used for other types of photography as along as the distance to the subject can be managed. In my opinion, when compared to a revered lens like the Canon 100mm macro lens, the Sigma comes in at a very close second. If overall quality and price are the main considerations, it would be a better purchase than the Canon, since it is now available at a newly discounted price.Price: $569Where to buy: andSource: The sample for this review was purchased with my own funds.