Sigma 105mm 2.8 macro

[dans]

This may seem like a silly question but is it a fixed 105mm or it zooms to 105mm if so what dose it start at?
And dose anyone have one and is it any good for a macro lens:thinking:


Thanks Dan:wave:

[fabs]

It's a prime lens (fixed at 105mm). It is also a very well liked lens, never seen an unfavourable review. I love mine and not just for it's macro capabilities.

[scottduffy]

Hi Dan,

I had one too for a while and i loved it. Swapped it for a 85mm prime to concentrate on portraits but sometimes wish i hadn't. When you have a macro lens you can find things to photograph anywhere. Small spiders in the back garden etc. My wife thought i was mad hanging about in the garden and from her view taking pictures of the fence and hedges. This lens also makes a great portrait lens although it does get tight indoors unless you have plenty of space.

[dans]

Thanks guys for that im very tempted but i think i might go for something wide angel first as one of the lenses i have dose do macro

[andyred]

Thanks guys for that im very tempted but i think i might go for something wide angel first as one of the lenses i have dose do macro

Depending on what Macro you were looking at doing, you could always get the Sigma 50mm Macro lens, wider (and cheaper) than the 105mm Macro :thumbs:

We've one and my daughter absolutely loves it - gets some very nice shots with it :)