Sigma 105mm or 150mm Macro?

[reddeathdrinker]

Really stuck now - can't decide! 105mm doesn't appear to have any drawbacks, but neither does the 150mm...

Is the extra length of the 150mm worth it over the 105mm? But then again, there's the Tamron 90mm as well:thinking:

I'm more inclined to get the 150mm - anyone want to persuade me otherwise?:help:

[Steveo_Hants]

I think the 150mm is internal focusing which I think is a massive bonus in macro togging. I have nearly squashed a few bugs when I focus with my Tamron 90mm!

[Snake Man]

Other than the focal length, the biggest advantage of the 150mm is that it has internal focusing.

[Snake Man]

^^^ Too slow. Damn my typing speed.

[stan the man]

i have the 105 and it's a great lens which i'm well happy with,but if you want to shoot bugs that are easily scared off..the 150 is probably a better bet as i understand it.

[grumpybadger]

The other thing about the 150 is that it has high speed focussing (HSM) which is great for subjects that you have to move in to photograph. I used to have a 105 and now have the 150.

[Wail]

HSM is a huge plus for auto-focus, it is really fast and measures up there with Nikon's own AF-S lenses.

That aside, both are crisp sharp. Keep in mind that the 150 is a lot bigger and heavier than the 105!

[marky_h]

Love my 150mm....good for portraits too :)

[Xup]

150 all the way, it makes a very good 150 prime.

Look for the pics I posted in this thread,

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=67912

[Jamougha]

The 150mm has stunning photozone scores. Never been near either personally.

[33L]

i am just about to order one of these as i have heard many great things about them and they can be used as quite a versatile lens for portraits, wildlife, sports and ofcourse macro photography.

[LCPete]

Hi I've got both Sigma 105 and 150mm.
Really pleased with both of them. I got the 150 this year for more reach for shy subjects
Both excellent IQ I find I can use the 105 hand held easily but use a tripod for the 150

Pete