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Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

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Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

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Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography

List Price: $439.00
Buy New: $394.95
You Save: $44.05 (10%)



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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 13 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 105
Minimum Focal Length: 105
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4 x 4 x 3.1

MPN: B0002P19XK
Model: B0002P19XK
UPC: 085126257446
EAN: 0085126257446
ASIN: B0002P19XK

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting that tends to occur when using digital SLR cameras
  • High performance medium telephoto macro lens optimized for digital cameras
  • Lens Construction - 11 Elements in 10 Groups
  • 12.3 (31.3cm) Minimum Focusing Distance
  • Dimensions - Diameter 2.9 x Length 3.8 (74x97.5mm)

Accessories:

  • Tiffen 58mm 11 Filter (Green)
  • Tiffen 58mm 47 Filter (Blue)
  • Tiffen 58mm 80A Filter
  • Tiffen 58mm 812 Warming Filter
  • Tiffen 58mm 81A Filter

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro delivers superb, distortion-free images throughout its broad focus range, from infinity telephoto to 1: 1 (life-size) macro, as close as 12.3" without accessories. Its non-rotating front lens group makes it easier to work with polarizing filters and has a focus limiter.A "focus-free" mechanical design allows the lens to auto focus without any interference from the manual focus ring. This makes it easier to hold the lens without affecting the speed or normal operation of the autofocus function. Rugged mechanical construction also makes it durable enough for even the heaviest use required by professional photographers.The Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro features the new deluxe external EX finish. These features and other Sigma optical advances, including an uncommonly broad range of focus, make this an ideal lens for a wide variety of applications, from nature photography to portraits. A handy screw-in type metal sunshade makes it easier to rotate a polarizing filter.


Customer Reviews:   Read 8 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Makes me look good!   August 11, 2008
Once again, I labored over the decision to purchase a Nikon lens or a Sigma (I have the Sigma 10-20mm and the new 120-400mm lens). I couldn't justify the extra cost of the Nikon ($300 plus) and chose to order the Sigma. From the very first shots I was extremely pleased. I took a few pictures of a simple flower by my mailbox. The results were amazing. The images were very sharp,the background was pleasantly out of focus, and the colors were absolutely beautiful. I was impressed enough to decide that several of these were good enough to frame and display in my home. I would recommend this lens to anyone who wants to do close-up photography.


5 out of 5 stars Very good lens   May 29, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I've been using this lens for the past 6 months with my Nikon D50. I had previous experiences with another macro lens, the Nikon Micro 60mm borrowed from a friend. I'm not a professional photographer, but I can tell that the Sigma 105 lens is very good: solid build, sharp image, fast and silent autofocus. In my experience the Nikon Micro 60mm is slightly sharper, has a slightly more vibrant rendition of colours (red in particular), and has an heftier built. Anyway I preferred the Sigma 105 for its focal length that suits better my needs and for its very competitive price.


5 out of 5 stars Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for my Nikon D80   May 4, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I bought this Sigma Macro lens along with the Sigma ring flash as a matched set. I am glad I did. Sigma has a good reputation and this lens proofs it. Great price and great quality. This macro lens works perfect, the zoom and focus work great on any close subject, I am truly impressed with the photos it produces. It works perfectly with my Nikon D80 camera.


5 out of 5 stars I am absolutely loving this lens!   April 27, 2008
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Originally I didn't want to stray from Nikon products, but Sigma definitely has my attention. This is an excellent lens in both build quality and function. It works flawlessly on my Nikon D40, metering perfectly and in addition, even though it's manual focus on my camera, it is spot on with the auto-focus indicator light (lower left corner of view finder). I highly recommend this lens to anyone who is looking to get into macro! Don't be scared if you're a Nikon D40 user, I was at first, and now I'm hooked on this lens! Do yourself a favor and buy one!


5 out of 5 stars Sigma Macro Lens   April 27, 2008
This lens is very sharp! I like the manual focus it is easy to move the focus ring. Tho auto focus work fine but I prefer the manual when photographing flowers.

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