- Brand Name: Sigma
- Model: B0002P19XK
- Lens Type: macro
- Minimum focal length: 105 millimeters
- Maximum focal length: 105 millimeters
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Optimized for Nikon digital SLR cameras but also compatible with film SLR cameras, the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 medium telephoto lens allows a greater working distance between the lens and the subject, helping it excel in all shooting ranges. The increased working distance of the lens is ideal when taking the picture of a flower among several branches, or an insect on a leaf. The narrow angle of view helps simplify the background, while the shallow depth of field makes it easier to handle the composition. The lens also offers a super multi coating that reduces the flare and ghosting that tends to occur when using digital SLR cameras, helping create crisper, sharper photos. And thanks to the Dual Focus (DF) system, the lens is easy to hold during autofocusing, but also offers smooth and positive action should you choose to focus manually on images. Other features include a minimum aperture of f/32, a screw-in lens hood that supports the use of circular polarizing filters, and a minimum focusing distance of 12.3 inches. Offering a 35mm equivalent field of view of 178mm on a digital SLR camera, the lens carries a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 105mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Lens construction: 11 elements in 10 groups
- Angle of view: 23.3 degrees
- Number of diaphragm blades: 8
- Minimum aperture: f/32
- Minimum focusing distance: 12.3 inches
- Maximum magnification: 1:1
- Filter size: 58mm
- Corresponding AF mounts: Nikon
- Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.8 inches long
- Weight: 16.1 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
Product Description
Reduces flare and ghostThis new medium telephoto macro lens employs a new design concept for digital SLR cameras. Its new lens power layout produces an excellent optical performance and also reduces flare and ghost. This new lens is designed to reduce the influence of harmful light caused by reflections from the digital image sensor.An easy to use 105mm medium telephoto lensMACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG lens is very suitable for taking pictures in nature and it enables to use of natural light conditions or flash. The greater working distance of this lens is very advantageous when taking the picture of a flower among the branches or an insect. You do not shake your subject when you want to take its precise details without blurring by using a tripod. The narrow angle of view is a great aid for simplifying backgrounds and shallow depth of field makes it easier to handle the composition. This lens would have an equivalent field of view of a 178mm telephoto macro lens on a digital SLR camera (when used with the SD10).Minimum aperture of F35 (Nikon and Pentax mounts only) Depth of field of medium telephoto macro lenses is generally very shallow; however, this lens has a minimum aperture of F35 for incredible depth of field.Screw-in lens hoodA screw-in hood is included, for convenient use of circular polarizing filters. It is possible to attach a 77mm filter in front of the lens hood.Dual Focus (DF) system This lens also incorporates a Dual Focus (DF) system that is designed to make the lens easy to hold during auto focusing. The large focus ring offers smooth and positive action whilst focusing manually. Features: Compact and lightweight medium telephoto macro lens. Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflections from thesurface of digital image sensors Maximum magnification of 1:1 Focus Limiter Switch that limits the AF range so improving the speed and accuracy of auto focus...
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Z. Henneman
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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!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By d80shooter
I debated between this and the 105 Nikkor but at $ 350 versus $750, I decided to try the Sigma and return it if it was not satisfactory. The build seems good with a very solid feel and, while the autofucus is a bit slower than the AF-s Nikkors, it is fine for all but the macro shots which need manual focus anyway. Comparing sharpness at f8, it is about as sharp as my 18-135 at the center and much, much sharper as you move from the center. Overall, I'm very happy I saved the $450.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I have had this lens for more than a year so I know all the Pros and Cons; I did not just buy it and I am not writing a spur of the moment review. If you are debating between this lens and the Nikon one, I would go with this one. I am not saying this one in better than the Nikon because I haven't used the Nikon, but I don't imagine it is $350 better.
Now there are reviews that complain about the auto-focusing on this lens. It is a Macro lens meaning its field of focus is very small at 2.8 so it will tend to go back and forth at times, especially if there is a lot of things in the viewfinder. If you know how to use a DSLR then should be able to Manual Focus it. When shooting portrait style photos I have no problem with the autofocus, now with nature it doesn't always want to focus perfectly no, but like I said above it is a Macro lens and focuses very tight. Also a one person said to go to Manual Focus you have to flip the switch on the camera, one the lens, and move the focusing ring. Which is not true. The switch on the lens is a focus limiting switch. Which locks the camera in full minimum focus ratio, meaning it will focus closer up, or you can limit it.
I personally don't like the lens hood because it screws on, instead of twist and lock, which also means you can't put a filter on the lens directly while using the lens hood. Instead you have to put the filter on the hood itself.
Also it fits the Nikon but doesn't lock in the camera body as easy or smoothly, again it still fits and works fine.
I personally love my sigma lens and will definitely buy my next lens through Sigma. Most likely will be the 50mm Macro.
Now there are reviews that complain about the auto-focusing on this lens. It is a Macro lens meaning its field of focus is very small at 2.8 so it will tend to go back and forth at times, especially if there is a lot of things in the viewfinder. If you know how to use a DSLR then should be able to Manual Focus it. When shooting portrait style photos I have no problem with the autofocus, now with nature it doesn't always want to focus perfectly no, but like I said above it is a Macro lens and focuses very tight. Also a one person said to go to Manual Focus you have to flip the switch on the camera, one the lens, and move the focusing ring. Which is not true. The switch on the lens is a focus limiting switch. Which locks the camera in full minimum focus ratio, meaning it will focus closer up, or you can limit it.
I personally don't like the lens hood because it screws on, instead of twist and lock, which also means you can't put a filter on the lens directly while using the lens hood. Instead you have to put the filter on the hood itself.
Also it fits the Nikon but doesn't lock in the camera body as easy or smoothly, again it still fits and works fine.
I personally love my sigma lens and will definitely buy my next lens through Sigma. Most likely will be the 50mm Macro.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Michael
I previously owned the sigma 150 macro. It was super sharp and awesome in any way, just kind of big and heavy. So I decided to get the 105mm because it's cheaper and lighter, more likely to stay in my bag. The 105 lacks HSM but that's not really a problem for macro where you use manual focus, or for portraits where you don't need fast focusing. The min focus distance is about the same.
I didn't get the 60-70mm macros because I also want to use the lens for portraits and 105 is better.
I researched the tokina & tamron equivalents but I choose sigma cause it was cheaper. The reviews say they're all about the same. I agree the Tamron 90 macro is better but it's a lot more expensive. Plus I think 105 is better for portraits.
Overall I highly recommend this lens for nikons. For canon bodies, the sigmas typically front focus and I would only buy canon lenses (canon has a good 100mm macro).
I didn't get the 60-70mm macros because I also want to use the lens for portraits and 105 is better.
I researched the tokina & tamron equivalents but I choose sigma cause it was cheaper. The reviews say they're all about the same. I agree the Tamron 90 macro is better but it's a lot more expensive. Plus I think 105 is better for portraits.
Overall I highly recommend this lens for nikons. For canon bodies, the sigmas typically front focus and I would only buy canon lenses (canon has a good 100mm macro).
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This lens was exactly what I was looking for. It is fast and sharp.
Sometimes, however, it has troubles finding the object during focus and travels the full length. I just switch to manual focus to get around that issue.
Highly recommended!
Sometimes, however, it has troubles finding the object during focus and travels the full length. I just switch to manual focus to get around that issue.
Highly recommended!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I recently bought this lens for a Nikon D90 camera. I am new to Macro Photography and chose this lens over the Nikon 85mm. At first I had trouble taking macro pictures with the lens. I know you are supposed to use a tripod, but right now that's just not my style. Finding a way to put a tripod in front of a flower and trying to catch the bee in the act just doesn't appeal to me. My pictures at first were blurry. My shutter speed was too low to hand hold the shots. After giving the shutter more speed I solved that problem. Now my pictures are just as nice and clear. The lens works well with my Nikon D90. It doesn't make any noise at all and is very snappy to lock in when I use auto focus. It doesn't hunt at all. I did find that in taking pictures of things close up it is easier to take the pictures in manual focus. Focusing in manual is real easy with this lens. The picture quality is fabulous! I just love this lens!!!!! I posted a link to some of my pictures in the comments section.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I have been using this lens in my studio for close to a year now. I'm very happy with the results I've been able to achieve and would recommend it to others.
Images I've shot with this lens have appeared on clients websites, advertising in magazines, and used in various printed materials.
At this time I use it exclusively in my work in the studio along with my Nikon D80.
View images taken with this lens here: [...]
Images I've shot with this lens have appeared on clients websites, advertising in magazines, and used in various printed materials.
At this time I use it exclusively in my work in the studio along with my Nikon D80.
View images taken with this lens here: [...]
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm in love!
My teachers in my college photography classes always harped to NEVER use third-party lenses for cameras. Read more
Published on June 14, 2011 by Michelle L. Mccleary
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the money.
I paid $380 for a used lens that looked brand new out the box. At that price I had to buy it. The lens takes great pictures but it is a subsitute for the Nikon VR 105mm. Read more
Published on June 3, 2011 by Rodney
4.0 out of 5 stars
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I did my research before settling on this lens. I knew I wanted a mid-tele macro instead of a shorter version. Read more
Published on March 15, 2011 by Randy B. Cheek
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I read too many blogs and magazines to finally decide upon this lens as the best quality/dollar in a macro for my serious amateur ways. Read more
Published on February 25, 2011 by J. Woodruff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works on D7000!!! Ken Rockwell LIES!!!
Ken Rockwell said in his review of the D7000 that this lens didn't fit. Lies. Got it two days ago and have been dropping my jaw ever since. Read more
Published on December 26, 2010 by Ryan D. Voth
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent macro lens for the cost
This lens is pretty sharp and performs decent. It's focus is quite slow and does not feel like it is made at a high quality level as is experienced with many Sigma lenses. Read more
Published on October 31, 2010 by jr1234
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality product
This is the second sigma lens I've owned. I decided to purchase another Sigma lens because I was confident that I'd receive a quality lens. A satisfied customer!
Published on October 29, 2010 by LA Soucie
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
I'm sure this is a great lens but it was absolutely worthless for what I wanted to use it for. The focal point is soooo small and even with a good tripod you still get a good... Read more
Published on May 1, 2010 by Garry L. Dye
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this Lens! xo
A must have in your photography bag. I do a lot of Jewelry pixs and I love it!! It works great!!!
Published on March 15, 2010 by Trinity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Macro Choice
This is a great lens. I see quite a few people giving it bad marks for the auto-focus system, I do not use auto focus in macro; I find it cumbersome when shooting macro. Read more
Published on March 10, 2010 by Thomas B. Wright
