Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro with 7D

[jonoq]

Hi Guyz,

Anyone using Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro togather with D7 ? Good ? I may get this one for my marco shooting..Any feedback for this len ?

Another thing I saw a notice in Sigma website,

An image sensor element larger than those corresponding to APS-C cannot be used in digital cameras or 35mm SLR cameras. If such an element is used vignetting will occur on the picture surface.

So is 7D affected by this ? Any advise ? Thankz

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by jonoq Hi Guyz, Anyone using Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro togather with D7 ? Good ? I may get this one for my marco shooting..Any feedback for this len ?

A good macro lens. May consider Tamron 90 as well. Does it has "DG" version?

Originally Posted by jonoq Another thing I saw a notice in Sigma website, An image sensor element larger than those corresponding to APS-C cannot be used in digital cameras or 35mm SLR cameras. If such an element is used vignetting will occur on the picture surface. So is 7D affected by this ? Any advise ? Thankz

I think you're refering to those DC (APS) lenses. 105 macro is a full frame lens, not a APS lens.

[jonoq]

Originally Posted by deslim27 A good macro lens. May consider Tamron 90 as well. Does it has "DG" version?

Yup, It have a DG version.. If i get.. i will get the DG version. I have check Tamron is around 200 buck more exp.. I think..

Originally Posted by deslim27 I think you're refering to those DC (APS) lenses. 105 macro is a full frame lens, not a APS lens.

Sorry, think i never input the information well here.. For those warning, it refer to 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC ? So i can use this len without any issue with D7 ?

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by jonoq Yup, It have a DG version.. If i get.. i will get the DG version. I have check Tamron is around 200 buck more exp.. I think..

How much is it?

Originally Posted by jonoq Sorry, think i never input the information well here.. For those warning, it refer to 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC ? So i can use this len without any issue with D7 ?

Minolta mount hasn't released yet, although announced. Also, no one can confirm whether AS will work properly with DC lens.

[jonoq]

Originally Posted by deslim27 How much is it? Minolta mount hasn't released yet, although announced. Also, no one can confirm whether AS will work properly with DC lens.

DG version I not sure.. FOr Tamron roughly is 700 plus..for sigma is ard 500 buck

[jonoq]

Originally Posted by jonoq DG version I not sure.. FOr Tamron roughly is 700 plus..for sigma is ard 500 buck

Just checked the price.. Tamron 90mm Marco is 599, while Sigma 105 mm Marco (DG) is 720 buck... non DG version is 680. All are F 2.8

So which one is best buy ?

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by jonoq Just checked the price.. Tamron 90mm Marco is 599, while Sigma 105 mm Marco (DG) is 720 buck... non DG version is 680. All are F 2.8 So which one is best buy ?

Is the Tamron 90 a Di version?

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by deslim27 Is the Tamron 90 a Di version?

yes, now the 90mm are Di only. Macro 1:1.

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by Drudkh yes, now the 90mm are Di only. Macro 1:1.

Buy! Buy! Buy!!

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by deslim27 Buy! Buy! Buy!!

too bad I'm not into Macro...

thinking of buying wide zoom

12-24 or 15-30?

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by Drudkh too bad I'm not into Macro... thinking of buying wide zoom 12-24 or 15-30?

12-24 = 18-36, 15-30 = 22.5 - 45..

Depends on you needs lor.. Is 22.5mm sufficient for you? Or you are a landscape shooter which required 18mm onwards..

For my case, the 15-30 is a easier walk around lens to me.

[Flare]

Just wondering... there's a 12-24 for minolta mount?
Me no money ley...

[-7-]

Originally Posted by Flare Just wondering... there's a 12-24 for minolta mount? Me no money ley...

Yupe, there is...

http://www.adorama.com/SG1224MAX.html

Have a look...

[Drudkh]

locally selling about 1.2K i think.

[UY79]

Originally Posted by Drudkh locally selling about 1.2K i think.

Heard that Sigma SG does not bring the 12-24 for Minolta mount in. Have to get it though some other means.

Cheers!

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by UY79 Heard that Sigma SG does not bring the 12-24 for Minolta mount in. Have to get it though some other means. Cheers!

ya, have to pre-order. I asked before, they can bring in. If cannot, gotta order online lor. but still deciding.
Apparently, this is lens is pretty good. see samples here.

[UY79]

Originally Posted by Drudkh ya, have to pre-order. I asked before, they can bring in. If cannot, gotta order online lor. but still deciding.

Also mean that if you get a set that has all the issues that users of it has been complaining, there's little you can do.

Cheer!

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by UY79 Also mean that if you get a set that has all the issues that users of it has been complaining, there's little you can do. Cheer!

So far I've not read any problem on this lens with Minolta but Canon.

[grado]

I've got the Tamron 90mm Macro DI but nikon mount. Its a wonderful lens and should be just as wonderful for Minolta as for Nikon... Supremely sharp, good contrast and flare resistant... I think for its price, it is the best value for money. If I am not wrong, you can get a better price than $599 you got quoted because I got mine cheaper than that.

Originally Posted by jonoq Just checked the price.. Tamron 90mm Marco is 599, while Sigma 105 mm Marco (DG) is 720 buck... non DG version is 680. All are F 2.8 So which one is best buy ?

[jonoq]

Originally Posted by grado I've got the Tamron 90mm Macro DI but nikon mount. Its a wonderful lens and should be just as wonderful for Minolta as for Nikon... Supremely sharp, good contrast and flare resistant... I think for its price, it is the best value for money. If I am not wrong, you can get a better price than $599 you got quoted because I got mine cheaper than that.

Err..where you got it...care to reveal...

I now playing with Macro..taking insect and flowers therefore would like to get a reasonable gd len...to try. I know that a very good marco len cost a bmb..sighz