I have a possible opportunity to buy a Sigma 70-200mm ex dg hsm II lens which I believe is one of the "macro" versions (whether that's correct or just marketing speak is another matter) for a good price. This lens and other examples of the macro versions do seem to be priced significantly cheaper than the non-macro variants. Can anyone tell me if that's just because they're older versions with less sophisticated elements etc. or are there some other technical factors or limitations, e.g. do they do that thing a lot of macros (like my Sigma 105mm) do where they stop down the aperture as you focus on something very close?
I have no need for a macro lens in that 70-200mm range as I don't do a lot of macro stuff and I have the 105mm anyway (which I mostly just use as a 105mm prime) but I am in the market for a 70-200mm f/2.8 so if that's still a decent lens to use for non-macro stuff then it could be a good buy.
I have no need for a macro lens in that 70-200mm range as I don't do a lot of macro stuff and I have the 105mm anyway (which I mostly just use as a 105mm prime) but I am in the market for a 70-200mm f/2.8 so if that's still a decent lens to use for non-macro stuff then it could be a good buy.