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APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM

macro sigma 150mm f/2.8
Manufacturer
Sigma

Item details

Lens Construction 16 Elements in 12 Groups
Angle of View 16.4 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades
Minimum Aperture F22
Minimum Focusing Distance 38cm/15.0 in.
Maximum Magnification 1:1
Filter Size Diameter 72mm
Dimensions Diameter 79.6mm X Length 137mm
3.1 in. X 5.4 in.
Weight 895g/31.6 oz.

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Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • sharpness, tripod collar, internal focus, build, performance with 1.4tc
Cons
  • weight,
pin sharp, works well with the sigma 1.4tc. balances well on its mono/tripod collar. great for butterflies and dragonflies.
i also have the 60mm and 105mm micro nikkors and this is as sharp as either.
as with all macro lenses you have to learn proper technique to get the best results.
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Price, image quality, build
Cons
  • None found so far
Really pleased with this lens. Not had chance to test thoroughly (not much around in winter), but seems like a great lens for the cost (got it just before Sigmas price hike! Build quality seems very good - it is quite heavy, but feels like it'll take some knocks. Perfect fit on Nikon D300 - no play at all - unlike some lenses I've had. Good lenshood included.

Seems to work OK with Kenko Pro 1.4x coverter.
Recommended
No
Price
0$
Pros
  • decent size
Cons
  • had two and they would never obtain proper focus
I tried two of these lens and the first one had a front focus issue of about 8 inches at 15 feet,, it would never obtain focus at infinity,, sent it back to B&H for a replacement,,

when the second lens arrived I went outside for a few shots and immediately notice the lens was having a hard time tryign to focus on anything just hunting all over,, if I would manually focus it on a subject it often would start hunting for another focus point,, at times it would also just click click click like the internal focus was trying but nothing would happen,,

I called Sigma in New York and they said to send it in for repair, a brand new lens???? I told them my story about this being the second lens I was trying and they could care less,, send it back was their reply,,

after checking around on a few other camera locations I find that others are experiencing similar problems,, one person said he had sent his lens back to Sigma and they had it for a 50 days and still no resolve on the problem,,

I returned the second lens to B&H for a refund,, will buy an Olympus 150mm 2.0,, will cost more but I know it will work on my E3,,

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Category
SLR & MFT (micro four thirds) Lenses
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