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

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002P19YO
• Item model number: B0002P19YO
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 21, 2004

Product Description

A medium telephoto macro lens which is designed for traditional and digital SLR cameras, its lens power layout produces an excellent optical performance. The lens coating cuts down ghost. The DG lens is designed to reduce the influence of harmful light caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. Its outstanding optical performance provides the ultimate correction against lateral chromatic aberration and distortion. This lens boasts compact dimensions of 2.9" (maximum diameter) and 3.7" (overall length). It has a filter size of 58mm and, at just 15.8 OZ, is also extremely lightweight. The minimum focusing distance of 31.2cm (12.2in) is capable of macro photography with a maximum magnification of 1:1. It is possible to enjoy photography from life-size close-up to infinity. . This lens is equipped with a "Focus Limiter Switch" that limits the AF range so improving the speed and accuracy of auto focus. It 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. A screw-in hood is included, for convenient use of circular polarizing filters. This telephoto macro lens has an equivalent field of view of 178mm on a digital SLR camera (when used with the SD10).

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super-sharp optics for DSLR, October 21, 2008

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Donald J. Strimbu (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Sigma SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I purchased the 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro to compliment my "standard" 18-50mm F2.8 zoom for my Sigma SD14. The lens is tack-sharp from f5.6-7.1 up to f11 plus... Produces bright, clean images and the large aperture gives superbright finder views (great for my elder eyes). Compact size, love the focus limit feature; like all EX Sigmas, the lens is well constructed and beautifully finished. Focuses quickly, even on the marginally slow SD14 body. Super deal here on Amazon. With crop factor, focal length == 179mm on SD14. Would recommend to all, regardless of camera body decision. 5 stars!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Auto focus in this lens, January 25, 2011

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sugato banerjee - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Sigma SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Certain Nikon models like D5000, D3100, D3000, D60, D40X, and D40 require AF-S lenses in order to autofocus. And you cannot do auto focusing with this LENS if u are using the above cameras.