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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF)
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF) anyone ever tried this lens? i have a nikon D50, anyone knows if this lens will allow pictures of insects? or should i be looking at something else? the details i have found about this lens is as follows --------------------------------------------------- High performance lens optimized for use with digital SLR cameras Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. Coating reduces Ghost and Flare The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum colour balance through the entire zoom range. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass is used in this lens for correction of chromatic aberration. This also corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2 This lens is capable of macro photography with a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300mm focal length. The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 m at all zoom settings. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2 and a minimum focusing distance of 95cm. Without changing the distance between camera and subject, you can change the shooting magnification. Specifications: a.. Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups b.. Angle of View 34.3degrees - 8.2degrees c.. Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades d.. Minimum Apertu f/22 e.. Minimum Focusing Distance: 150cm / 95cm(Macro mode) f.. Maximum Magnification: 1:4.1 / 1:2(Macro mode) g.. Filter Size: Diameter 58mm h.. Dimensions: Diameter 76.6mm x Length 122mm i.. Weight 545g --------------------------------------------------- |
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF)
The APO version of this lens is much better, I would definitely choose the
APO version over the non-APO version that you're considering. For good macro shots of insects, a proper macro lens like the Sigma 70mm or 105mm will be far, far better. But they'll cost a lot more. " banjo" wrote in message ... Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF) anyone ever tried this lens? i have a nikon D50, anyone knows if this lens will allow pictures of insects? or should i be looking at something else? the details i have found about this lens is as follows --------------------------------------------------- High performance lens optimized for use with digital SLR cameras Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. Coating reduces Ghost and Flare The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum colour balance through the entire zoom range. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass is used in this lens for correction of chromatic aberration. This also corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2 This lens is capable of macro photography with a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300mm focal length. The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 m at all zoom settings. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2 and a minimum focusing distance of 95cm. Without changing the distance between camera and subject, you can change the shooting magnification. Specifications: a.. Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups b.. Angle of View 34.3degrees - 8.2degrees c.. Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades d.. Minimum Apertu f/22 e.. Minimum Focusing Distance: 150cm / 95cm(Macro mode) f.. Maximum Magnification: 1:4.1 / 1:2(Macro mode) g.. Filter Size: Diameter 58mm h.. Dimensions: Diameter 76.6mm x Length 122mm i.. Weight 545g --------------------------------------------------- |
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF)
"Peter A. Stavrakoglou" wrote in message
... The APO version of this lens is much better, I would definitely choose the APO version over the non-APO version that you're considering. For good macro shots of insects, a proper macro lens like the Sigma 70mm or 105mm will be far, far better. But they'll cost a lot more. " banjo" wrote in message ... Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF) anyone ever tried this lens? i have a nikon D50, anyone knows if this lens will allow pictures of insects? or should i be looking at something else? the details i have found about this lens is as follows --------------------------------------------------- High performance lens optimized for use with digital SLR cameras Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. Coating reduces Ghost and Flare The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum colour balance through the entire zoom range. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass is used in this lens for correction of chromatic aberration. This also corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2 This lens is capable of macro photography with a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300mm focal length. The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 m at all zoom settings. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2 and a minimum focusing distance of 95cm. Without changing the distance between camera and subject, you can change the shooting magnification. Specifications: a.. Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups b.. Angle of View 34.3degrees - 8.2degrees c.. Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades d.. Minimum Apertu f/22 e.. Minimum Focusing Distance: 150cm / 95cm(Macro mode) f.. Maximum Magnification: 1:4.1 / 1:2(Macro mode) g.. Filter Size: Diameter 58mm h.. Dimensions: Diameter 76.6mm x Length 122mm i.. Weight 545g I second the APO version. check out "lightrules" test gallery on www.pbase.com It's the best for the price. -S |
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF)
I have the APO version of this lens and so far I am very pleased. I have not really tried the macro mode very much since I also
have the sigma 105mm macro lens. -- Al Reid " banjo" wrote in message ... Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF) anyone ever tried this lens? i have a nikon D50, anyone knows if this lens will allow pictures of insects? or should i be looking at something else? the details i have found about this lens is as follows --------------------------------------------------- |
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF)
Ο " banjo" έγραψε στο μήνυμα
... Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF) anyone ever tried this lens? i have a nikon D50, anyone knows if this lens will allow pictures of insects? or should i be looking at something else? www.photozone.de Google "sigma 70-300" etc etc Lazy, aren't we?? ;-)) |
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