macro lens

[tomoo1000]

D100 sigma 105 hand held



D100 sigma 180 hand held

 

[Dexton]

I read many posts when I was deciding on a macro lens. The Tamron
seemed to win out over all the others, even the Nikkors. It is the
only non-nikon lens I have. I like it so much I may consider
getting the new 90Di when it comes out. I really like the distance
the 180 allows me, like for this bug photo I shot today.

Make sure you have a good tripod.

Robbie





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wow great shots..thanks for sharing

 

[Dexton]

D100 sigma 105 hand held



D100 sigma 180 hand held

looks like both lens are just as good. hmmmm tough choice.

 

[Lord of the Badgers]

well whilst everyone's arguing about it, i just get on loving my Sigma 180. I'm sure i would've felt the same about the tamron to be honest... soz..

hi..

should i get a tamron 180mm f3.5 macro lens or sigma 180mm f3.5
macro lens..need some advise.

any difference interms of image quality between these 2 lenses ?

thanks

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D100, 12-24 dx, 18-35 IF ED, Sigma 180 Ex Macro
http://www.pbase.com/lord_of_the_badgers/

 

[Bill #13240]

Taken with Viv 100mm macro, on-camera flash, some levels & USM:

 

[Dexton]

Taken with Viv 100mm macro, on-camera flash, some levels & USM:

never heard of this lens b4. is it good ?

 

[Dexton]

hi..

should i get a tamron 180mm f3.5 macro lens or sigma 180mm f3.5
macro lens..need some advise.

any difference interms of image quality between these 2 lenses ?

thanks

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I am Badger, hear me snuffle!
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D100, 12-24 dx, 18-35 IF ED, Sigma 180 Ex Macro
http://www.pbase.com/lord_of_the_badgers/

well ..sigma is a good lens. tooo i am sure of that. just that different people have different opinions.

 

[Bill #13240]

never heard of this lens b4. is it good ?

It's very good for the price -- about US$100. Focuses down to 1:2, and to 1:1 with its accessory adapter. Fully automatic, autofocus, well thought of by a number of posters to this forum. You might do a search.
Bill

 

[steddyman]

The colors are great and thats an exception price for such a lens.

The image you posted though does look pretty soft, though some of this could be down to camera shake or focusing.

Thanks for bringing this lens to my attention.

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Steddy
http://steddy.smugmug.com/

 

[Bill #13240]

The lens is less the problem than myself -- the shot was braced against a post, but handheld. DOF was also a problem.

 

[tonynew]

hi..

should i get a tamron 180mm f3.5 macro lens or sigma 180mm f3.5
macro lens..need some advise.

any difference interms of image quality between these 2 lenses ?

thanks

 

[darmin leo]

 

[James Shum]

I bought it from Man Shing, Mongkok in Hong Kong at HK$5250. This lens is rather rare in Hong Kong. Not too many shops selling it.
James

Make your own mind up..

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/tamron/sp_af_180_35_di

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Steddy
http://steddy.smugmug.com/

thanks man very nice shot.

thanks man very nice short. By the way from which shop you bought
the tamron lens ? I went to couple of shops in penninsula but they
only carry sigma ...and how much you pay for it ?

thanks

 

[Dexton]

hi..

should i get a tamron 180mm f3.5 macro lens or sigma 180mm f3.5
macro lens..need some advise.

any difference interms of image quality between these 2 lenses ?

thanks

One question .. can the 1.4x & 2.0x teleconverter be used for both the sigma 180mm macro lenses and the 123-300mm f2.8 zoom lenses , if it is , can help me save tons of cash ...

thanks

 

[Dexton]

hi..

should i get a tamron 180mm f3.5 macro lens or sigma 180mm f3.5
macro lens..need some advise.

any difference interms of image quality between these 2 lenses ?

thanks

One question .. can the 1.4x & 2.0x teleconverter be used for both
the sigma 180mm macro lenses and the 123-300mm f2.8 zoom lenses ,
if it is , can help me save tons of cash ...

thanks

sorry my statement wasnt clear , what i meant is are both the lenses using the same type of teleconverters.

thanks

 

[steddyman]

Those aren't my shots... i just posted the link to all the galleries on PBASE using the lens.

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Steddy
http://steddy.smugmug.com/

 

[Dexton]

Those aren't my shots... i just posted the link to all the
galleries on PBASE using the lens.

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Steddy
http://steddy.smugmug.com/

Guys ...I have just bought the tamron 180mm macro. So excited. I have yet to take any shots but it seems to hunt a lot.

Is this normal ?

 

[Lord of the Badgers]

simple, macros are best shot in manual focus. the sigma's the same. most people shoot macros in manual focus, as do i. the margins are too small for autofocus to be of use.

Those aren't my shots... i just posted the link to all the
galleries on PBASE using the lens.

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Steddy
http://steddy.smugmug.com/

Guys ...I have just bought the tamron 180mm macro. So excited. I
have yet to take any shots but it seems to hunt a lot.

Is this normal ?

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D100, 12-24 dx, 18-35 IF ED, Sigma 180 Ex Macro
http://www.pbase.com/lord_of_the_badgers/

 

[Dexton]

Those aren't my shots... i just posted the link to all the
galleries on PBASE using the lens.

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Steddy
http://steddy.smugmug.com/

Guys ...I have just bought the tamron 180mm macro. So excited. I
have yet to take any shots but it seems to hunt a lot.

Is this normal ?

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I am Badger, hear me snuffle!
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D100, 12-24 dx, 18-35 IF ED, Sigma 180 Ex Macro
http://www.pbase.com/lord_of_the_badgers/

oh..i see thanks. I thought its lens problem.