sigma 150mm macro

[canonman77]

hi, anyone got a sigma 150mm macro lens who can tell me If Its any good when used with a 40D & is the macro work ok & is it better than the canon 100mm...

Thanks.
sean.

[Adey Baker]

My mate has this set up and is well pleased with it (I've borrowed the 150 occasionally and can say that it's a fine macro that gives sharp, clean images). 'Better' is a subjective term here as the Sigma is bigger and heavier but also 50% longer in focal-length with all the benefits and disadvantages that incurs - you pays your money, you takes your choice. I don't think you'd be disappointed with either lens.

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

I was lucky enough to be able to try both in the field. As with many lenses these days they were both excellent and gave good results with good fieldcraft. I tried them on a 30D (and 1D I think) and they were both good. The canon focussed a bit faster but I use manual for macro so no difference...

... anyway I bought the 150 due to the extra reach and have never regretted it. I found it near impossible to get full frame lizards with the 100mm.

[canonman77]

hi, I have just bought a sigma 150mm macro for £365 in as new condition, so cant wait now to try out the macro photography, I decided to get the sigma, so I wouldnt need to disturb what Im shooting...

Sean.

[Adey Baker]

hi, I have just bought a sigma 150mm macro for £365 in as new condition, so cant wait now to try out the macro photography, I decided to get the sigma, so I wouldn't need to disturb what I'm shooting...

Sean.

Be aware that the figures quoted for macro ratios at various distances are the subject to sensor distance - there's not a lot of difference from the end of the lenshood to subject, whichever one you get. With a small subject you'll still need to get pretty close. Good luck with your lens and let's hope we get some decent weather for a change so we can all get out there shooting macro subjects!

[canonman77]

yeah, thats fine. the picture you sent of the working distance is fine for me, I dont really want to be that far, you know..

Sean. Its a pity i wasnt getting the lens tomorrow, Its going to be a fine day.

[Nikon Kid]

I can assure you will not regret buying it, and at a good price....most of my gallery pics this last month have been with the Sigma 150mm, I love it............