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

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002P19Y4
• Item model number: B0002P19Y4
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 21, 2004

Product Description

MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG allows greater working distance between the lens and subject. High contrast and excellent image quality are made possible in all shooting ranges. This macro lens is ideal for digital SLR cameras as well as film SLR cameras.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite lenses..., August 27, 2006

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R. Lanthier (Vienna, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras (Electronics)

There are several macro lenses in the 100mm focal length variety for the Minolta/KM/Sony line. They are all good lenses and offer pretty much the same problems as well. I am particularly fond of the Sigma offering. The build quality is fabulous, this is a very very solid lens. The photos are tack sharp and colors are well-saturated and lovely. In the US, the Sigma EX line offers a four year warranty and it is the least costly of the high quality 100mm trio of lenses. Highly reccomended. Here is a link to one of my favorite flower shots form this summer (2006).

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great lens, but may need repairs after 1 year...common problem, September 17, 2008

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Alisha P. Cline Photography "myspace.com/alis... (NW Georgia) - See all my reviews

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

I am a professional photographer and was very happy with this lens when I for the first year of it's short life. I started using it with normal usage with a Sony A700 and after 1 year the lens is now being shipped off for repairs. After doing research and contacting Sigma's customer care I have learned that the plastic gears inside the lens have been stripped and must be replaced. This problem literally happened within minutes, one shot it was fine, the next one it starting acting a bit funny and slow, the next it stopped working completely. Sigma will replace the parts at no charge, but it can take up to 3 months: the parts (if not in stock) will be shipped by boat from Japan. Sigma's customer service is very easy to work with and seemed to act like to problem is pretty common when used with the Sony Alfa Series. Shortly after, I had another Sigma zoom lens do the exact same thing and is in the process of being shipped for repairs as well. When the lenses do work they produces beautiful, tack sharp images. When the repaired lenses are returned I hope to become happy once again, but I will not be purchasing another sigma lens.

To see some work made with these lenses please visit [...]. Most of the images on the site have been made with the sigma lenses.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sigma 105mm f/2,8 EX DG Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras, October 3, 2011

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A true pleasure to use this excellent lens. This is my second macro lens. The first is also a Sigma product. I find this lens easy to use and capable of producing excellent macro photographs. IQ is superb. Operation is smooth and easy. I also appreciate that it can well be used as a medium range telephoto lens, in addition to its macro abilities. I definitely WOULD recommend this lens to a friend.

Thank you Sigma!