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Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro experience?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:21 pm
by marc
Anyone had any experience with the new Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro?
It says here: * Nikon mount of this lens is not equipped with an aperture ring, therefore, depending on the camera model some functions may not work.
Has anyone used it on a D70s?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I'm looking to purchase this lens.

Cheers
Marc

Re: Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro experience?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:25 pm
by Hlop
It seems to be just G-type lens which works the same way as kit lens - you set aperture on camera. Might be a problem for cameras not supporting G-type

Re: Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro experience?

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:57 pm
by Aussie Dave
Hlop wrote:It seems to be just G-type lens which works the same way as kit lens - you set aperture on camera. Might be a problem for cameras not supporting G-type


I agree...it is probably only designed to work on a digital SLR..not a Film SLR (a-la G-series Nikon Lenses)

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:40 pm
by cameraguy21773
I'll have it at the mini-meet if you're planning to attend. I think it is the best macro lens going just now and also a very fine mid-range telephoto.
Here are some samples.

Macro
http://www.pbase.com/cameraguy21773/image/38385211

Close focus
http://www.pbase.com/cameraguy21773/image/38514461

Scenic
http://www.pbase.com/cameraguy21773/image/39973497

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:07 pm
by mR_CaESaR
i've got the sigma 150, although its a canon mount.

I agree that its a nice lens, i was thinking for that a 135f2, but i thought the macro would be better as it can be used for macro use and a decent mid-telephot.