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KRO
07-09-2009, 20:37
hi,
does anyone own/use the above mentioned lens please, as i have been offered one and wondered if it would be worth having, and what it's capabilities are...............thanks
fragdude
07-09-2009, 20:44
ive the 105mm version of this lens, want the 150mm (once ive got my 70mm-300mm is lens i'll save for a 150mm version)

worth having? in to bugs/insects and flowers and getting up close and personal then yes definately worth having

capabilities, once you get to grips with it (ive not lol) its a great macro lens

one thing ive noticed, on board flash aint good enough to help get great macro shots, so add a flash to my wants too
KRO
07-09-2009, 21:07
first of all..mods thanks for moving this post, apologies for putting it in the wrong place........:cuckoo:

thanks for the reply fragdude, i will have to take a look at this lens me thinks

ps i have replied to your further questions regarding the 70-300 lens
awp
07-09-2009, 21:42
sigma 150 macro is probably the sharpest lens sigma make! also makes a superb portrait lens.
stormcrow
07-09-2009, 22:02
Its a great lens I used to have the nikon 60mm then I got the Sigma 105 but I prefer my current 150mm its even better with some extension tubes but it has an incredibly narrow depth of field with those attached.

The following are some examples taken with the 150mm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stormcrowuk/3338936710/sizes/o/in/set-72157610242736081/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stormcrowuk/3158993783/sizes/o/in/set-72157610242736081/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stormcrowuk/3710755274/sizes/o/in/set-72157610242736081/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stormcrowuk/3158993765/sizes/o/in/set-72157610242736081/
Dylanlewis2000
07-09-2009, 22:27
i nearly went for the 100mm Canon Macro about a year or so back, maybe a bit more. In the end one came up here on the classifieds for a reasonable price, and i ended up with it. Its fantastic, and i am glad that i didnt get the 100mm as i would always be wanting the 150 in the back of my mind.

Just out of interest, how much can you get one for now?
KRO
07-09-2009, 23:04
Its a great lens I used to have the nikon 60mm then I got the Sigma 105 but I prefer my current 150mm its even better with some extension tubes but it has an incredibly narrow depth of field with those attached.

The following are some examples taken with the 150mm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stormcrowuk/3338936710/sizes/o/in/set-72157610242736081/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stormcrowuk/3158993783/sizes/o/in/set-72157610242736081/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stormcrowuk/3710755274/sizes/o/in/set-72157610242736081/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stormcrowuk/3158993765/sizes/o/in/set-72157610242736081/

WOW amazing shots stormcrow, thanks for that.........do you have any other portrait type shots that you can show us ?...thanks
stormcrow
07-09-2009, 23:12
WOW amazing shots stormcrow, thanks for that.........do you have any other portrait type shots that you can show us ?...thanks

Glad you like them but unfortunatley I do very little portraits only ones I have are with my 85mm 1.8
johnaalex
08-09-2009, 07:33
I have the Sigma 150 and it is a great lens for macro and general shooting, some of my best shots have been taken with it. I also use it with a the Sigma 1.4 TC for extra reach and even with a 2 x TC it still produces fine shots.

Here are some samples

1)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3815059141_af11759b59.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3815059141_af11759b59_b.jpg)

2)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3784530591_46c900e87a.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3784530591_46c900e87a_b.jpg)

3)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/3763233548_4a35c934f9.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/3763233548_4a35c934f9_b.jpg)

4)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/3739152429_a1811a4380.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/3739152429_a1811a4380_b.jpg)

5)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/3570807638_1fcab853d7.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/3570807638_1fcab853d7_b.jpg)

6)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3421071322_a6106719c7.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3421071322_a6106719c7_b.jpg)

Click on a pic for large!
Messiah Khan
08-09-2009, 08:21
Great lens. Great for macro, great for wildlife, great for portraits and most other things. You won't regret getting it.

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20090616214818_dsc_5150-edit.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080909125925_dsc_0152-edit.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080619213213_dsc_0034-edit.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080909125330_dsc_0228-edit-edit.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080701125512_dsc_0159-2.jpg

Many more where they came from on my website. :)
KRO
08-09-2009, 08:52
WOW....................absolutely amazing shots there guy's..thankyou.
i think i could get into the macro side of things, but for me i'd like to know that the lens is also good for other things, you've been most helpful so far as usual on here................many thanks
Dogfish_magnet
08-09-2009, 08:55
Here's a seascape taken with a Siggy 150mm :D

http://www.toddjones.co.uk/tpweb/hmsd97.jpg
sdb123
08-09-2009, 08:55
I want one....:'(
KRO
08-09-2009, 08:58
i think i'm getting one..............lol
thanks dogfish_magnet, nice shot..
johnaalex
08-09-2009, 11:43
i think i'm getting one..............lol
thanks dogfish_magnet, nice shot..

You won't regret it.

That shot from dogfish reminded me of another non-macro shot I took with my Siggy 150

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3856725546_160f2e631e.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3856725546_160f2e631e_b.jpg)

Click on the pic for large!
Messiah Khan
08-09-2009, 12:31
WOW....................absolutely amazing shots there guy's..thankyou.
i think i could get into the macro side of things, but for me i'd like to know that the lens is also good for other things, you've been most helpful so far as usual on here................many thanks

Yup, it does non macro as well;

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080911173721_img0172-edit.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080911164046_defenceless_by_messiahkhan.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080619150308_dsc_0019-edit.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080915100922_dsc_0333.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080910100122_lrps_06_by_messiahkhan.jpg

http://www.afowler.co.uk/gallery/images/20080909142903_dsc_0399.jpg
KRO
08-09-2009, 12:51
great shots Messiah Khan....thanks