Sigma 50mm 2.8 macro lens

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hi all are these lens any good, have read a few reviews it's macro i am after, i have extension tubes, would i be better with a nifty+ ext or the sigma at true 1.1.

i may go for the sigma because reviews say it's a cracking 50mm very sharp, and you have the macro as well,


then i can hand over the 50mm 1.4 to son number 1 on his b/day :thinking: just have to get it back off him so i can wrap it:lol:

Merc
 
I don't know anything about macro photography but I've just ordered the 90mm f2.8 tammy from jessops. they've knocked £100 off the price and taken it down to £250! I think the key is having a long enough length to not need to get too close to the subject hence why I'm going for the 90mm.
 
I have the 50mm and it is a very sharp lens, I don't use mine nearly enough. If it is a 50mm that you want with a 1:1 magnification you will be more than happy with it ;) if you want a sample shot at 1:1 let me know and I will post one up for you.
 
Hi yes but the siggys only £130.00 EXDG (full frame) £250 is way over my budget. is the 90mm true macro...

Merc
 
Ajophotog said:
I have the 50mm and it is a very sharp lens, I don't use mine nearly enough. If it is a 50mm that you want with a 1:1 magnification you will be more than happy with it ;) if you want a sample shot at 1:1 let me know and I will post one up for you.
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Hi yes please, my thoughts are. Spend most of time with family while out and about,i like to take macro, but they want to be snapped as well, i like to keep lens on the 5D with out changing outside (Dust Freak) i think this will do both, i am close< get the pun<<

Merc
 
I will take a shot with it on the 5d at 1:1 then in a mo ;)
 
CGeezer has one and from what I have seen it looks pretty good. I would put it at least on a par with the AF 50mm f1.8D (obviously the Nikon camp here). Much better built though. Not had enough of a play to say more but people don't sell them on to often which is always a good sign !
 
cowasaki said:
CGeezer has one and from what I have seen it looks pretty good. I would put it at least on a par with the AF 50mm f1.8D (obviously the Nikon camp here). Much better built though. Not had enough of a play to say more but people don't sell them on to often which is always a good sign !
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at the photo shoot you did earlier this month would you say the 50mm would be up for it, or at least stand a fair chance, do you think it would be ok with falsh???

Merc
 
mercmanuk said:
at the photo shoot you did earlier this month would you say the 50mm would be up for it, or at least stand a fair chance, do you think it would be ok with falsh???

Merc
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Sorry which photoshoot? I would happily use the 50mm Sigma in any situation where 50mm was an appropriate size. It is a clear pro quality lens full stop!
 
cowasaki said:
Sorry which photoshoot? I would happily use the 50mm Sigma in any situation where 50mm was an appropriate size. It is a clear pro quality lens full stop!
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was there one in a building near the m61 last month or so ?? sure i read it on here....


Merc:thinking:
 
mercmanuk said:
was there one in a building near the m61 last month or so ?? sure i read it on here....


Merc:thinking:
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That is next month :)

and YES I would be happy to use that lens there. I will have my AFS 50m f1.4G on the F80 on that day for some studio film work and this lens is comparible with that.
 
mercmanuk said:
OMG i am a month behind :eek: or in front, beam me up scotty


is it winter yet :suspect:


Merc:lol:
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It would have been this month but I am in bed for 2-3 weeks after an op hence the delay. Gives more time to sort everything out though.
 
Oh right well get better soon , well i have just bought one £135.00 pounds, going to be delivered Tuesday. this solves two probs my b/day gift to son number 1, and a versatile lens,

well i better come then if theres room, i can offer a lift with anything i have a volvo estate if any use to you.


is that a good price ????


merc :thinking:
 
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50mm is really way far too short for macro. 100mm is too short on FF, with 50 you will be nearly scratching your front element at 1:1 magnification. 150-180mm is the way to go on FF (or 100mm on crop).

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son number 1
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Off-topic: I can't stop thinking why you always refer to him like that? Does he have a name or is that how he is called :thinking:?
 
My lens of choice for macro and which gets a lot of use is my Nikon AFS 105mm f2.8G - This is an absolute stonker of a lens and it is another one that doesn't come up second hand very often. I would say that from using the 105 of FF it is the minimum focal length that I would want personally, I would prefer maybe 150-180mm but it depends on what you are shooting really. My photographic work is in forensics during the day so it is actually ok for the day job :)
 
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daugirdas said:
50mm is really way far too short for macro. 100mm is too short on FF, with 50 you will be nearly scratching your front element at 1:1 magnification. 150-180mm is the way to go on FF (or 100mm on crop).



Off-topic: I can't stop thinking why you always refer to him like that? Does he have a name or is that how he is called :thinking:?
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will have a go with the 50mm, i take your point about 150mm-180mm but in my earler post i mention a sort of jack of all trades lens to suit our purposes, and to remain on the body while out and about,

Merc :thumbs:
 
mercmanuk said:
Cheers Ian,

will macro tubes work with this lens ??????,


Merc
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Tubes will work with any lens but they reduce the amount of light getting to your sensor from the subject so they end up needing a longer exposure or more light! Also avoid the seriously cheap ones as they have been known to loose lots of metal filings inside your camera.
 
micloi said:
For flowers and other non-moving targets the 50mm will do fine but will be extremely difficult to use for insects etc on a full frame camera
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hi used to reverse mount a nifty on a crop, got to be better than that :lol:.

Merc
 
Both tubes and extenders work with the 90mm, the other bonus is its lighter than the 105 sigma and also doubles as an excellent portrait lens.
I have to admit when I had my previous DSLR, the tamron 90 macro was hardly off it, I used it for nearly everything
 
mercmanuk said:
hi all are these lens any good, have read a few reviews it's macro i am after, i have extension tubes, would i be better with a nifty+ ext or the sigma at true 1.1.

i may go for the sigma because reviews say it's a cracking 50mm very sharp, and you have the macro as well,


then i can hand over the 50mm 1.4 to son number 1 on his b/day :thinking: just have to get it back off him so i can wrap it:lol:

Merc
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mercmanuk said:
Hi yes please, my thoughts are. Spend most of time with family while out and about,i like to take macro, but they want to be snapped as well, i like to keep lens on the 5D with out changing outside (Dust Freak) i think this will do both, i am close< get the pun<<

Merc
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iancandler said:
Both tubes and extenders work with the 90mm, the other bonus is its lighter than the 105 sigma and also doubles as an excellent portrait lens.
I have to admit when I had my previous DSLR, the tamron 90 macro was hardly off it, I used it for nearly everything
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Thanks Ian that's the conclusion was coming to in my previous post, kind of a jack of all trades for me with less hassle, but giving pleasing results, and for £135.00 quid lighter on the wallet too.:thumbs:

Merc:thumbs:
 
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