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Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Nikon AF
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- “Perfect lens for the price” – awhitt
- “Awesome” – 3D Productions
- “I worship this lens” – Mike
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Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Nikon AF
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Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Nikon AF Reviews
Customers most agreed on the following:
pros
cons
- Slow focus (10)
- Heavy / bulky (5)
- Tough to attach (5)
- Weak casing (2)
- Noisy (1)
- Hard to clean (1)
- Poor in low light (1)
Best Uses
- Macro (12)
- Wildlife (10)
- General purpose (5)
- Special effects (5)
- Portraits (4)
- Landscape/scenery (4)
- Everyday (2)
- Night photography (2)
Most helpful positive review
[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[6 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Perfect lens for the price
"I use this lens with a Nikon D80. You couldn't ask for a better macro lens. It is sharp, sturdy, and easy to use. I must say that I was leary at first when I ordered it, as I have seen mixed reviews on Sigma lenses... but was pleasantly surprised at the quality of construction and output of this lens. I do a lot of abstract macro, and floral photography, and it produces great results. Subjects are perfectly..." Read Full Review »
Oct 13, 2007 by awhitt
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Motor won't hold up
"I do not recommend this lens unless you are prepared to buy another after using it for 17 months or so. The motor will not hold up, and that came from Sigma in New York. I called to ask them if this was a common problem with this lens...after this short time period...and she said yes. So, the lens that I liked very much, is no longer. And I had to buy another, today after just about 15-17 months of use. Othe..." Read Full Review »
Apr 11, 2008 by Framerb1
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[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]
Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Nikon AF Review
Perfect lens for the price
- Consistent output
- Durable
- Easily interchangeable
- Easy to clean
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Well built / quality
Pros
- Slow focus
Cons
- Macro
- Portraits
- Special effects
Best Uses
"I use this lens with a Nikon D80. You couldn't ask for a better macro lens. It is sharp, sturdy, and easy to use. I must say that I was leary at first when I ordered it, as I have seen mixed reviews on Sigma lenses... but was pleasantly surprised at the quality of construction and output of this lens. I do a lot of abstract macro, and floral photography, and it produces great results. Subjects are perfectly sharp at small apertures, and the DOF with shooting wide-open couldn't be any better. The lens does produce hexagonal fragments in the background called "bokeh" when shot wide-open. This is desireable to some, but undesireable to others. I personally like the look. One downside is that it is very slow to auto-focus, especially when used extremely close-up to the subject, as it has a hard time searching for a focal point. I almost always use this lens in a controlled environment, so it has rarely been an issue for me, as I usually focus manually. Overall it is an excellent lens for the price, and very much competitive with higher-end lenses."
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[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Nikon AF Review
Awesome
- Consistent output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Pros
- Tough to attach
Cons
- General purpose
Best Uses
"Seriously awesome lens! Half the prize of the Nikon but can't compare to the Nikon because I have never used it. But I will say there is no way the Nikon is twice as good even though it is twice as much. This lens has encouraged me to purchase other Sigma lenses. I have never had a problem with the zoom slipping. The only thing is that it is as easy to attach as a standard Nikon lens and it is heavier than Nikon lens."
Shallow Depth of Field
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- Semi-Professional
Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Nikon AF Review
I worship this lens
- Durable
- Easy to use
- Reliable
Pros
Cons
- Everyday
- Macro
- Portraits
- Travel
Best Uses
"This lens produces incredibly sharp,colorful, and contrasty photos with beautiful bokeh. It is SO well made and it is equally as good at Macro as Telephoto. I can't imagine the Nikkor lens could be better,certainly not at over twice the price. Sigma is a very able lens maker."
A wonderful Macro portrait
Super sharp telephoto
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- Semi-Professional
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Nikon AF Review
Awesome lens!
Great Customer Photo
- Durable
- Easy to use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
"I was debating on getting this lens, but than I just read up on it more and decided to get it. I have not been more satisfied than ever. I love this lens, a very good, steady macro lens. I noticed it's a bit slow on focusing, but other than that perfect lens for its price."
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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]
Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Nikon AF Review
Great Lens
- Consistent output
- Durable
- Easily interchangeable
- Easy to clean
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Well built / quality
Pros
- None
Cons
- Portraits
- Special effects
- Wildlife
Best Uses
"Great Portrait Lens , a must have , with any level of photography, Hobbyist or Pro. Crisp , clear photos . Love it !! Great Job Sigma !! You just can't beat a Sigma Made lens. Excellent Quality all around. Highly recomended."
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