In praise of the Sigma 105 Macro

[scottduffy]

Bought this lens a couple of weeks ago from a tp member and have been very impressed with it. It is super sharp and the portraits i have had whilst just messing about have been brilliant. My macro shots are garbage as i don't have a decent tripod and seem to have about half of my critters in focus and the other half out of focus but it's fun learning all the same.

 

[sdb123]

Glad you're enjoying the lens. If you can, try and get hold of a Tamron 90mm if you like macro & portrait shots....

 

[scottduffy]

I will see if anyone at college has one and give it a bash.

 

[EdBray]

Bought this lens a couple of weeks ago from a tp member and have been very impressed with it. It is super sharp and the portraits i have had whilst just messing about have been brilliant. My macro shots are garbage as i don't have a decent tripod and seem to have about half of my critters in focus and the other half out of focus but it's fun learning all the same.

I use the Siggy 105 macro, and whilst I personally preferred the Canon 100mm macro it does take some great pictures.

For macro shots I rarely use a tripod, I select the magnification and then just rock back and forward until I feel it is in focus before pushing the button. I bought an old cheap ringflash on ebay and use that for lighting.

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