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05/01/2005 06:51:25 PM · #1 |
I am interested in being able to take macro pictures with my sigma SD10, i am a very new so bare with me please, does this require that i buy a filter or do i need a new lens? What would you recomend that I buy? Considering that I want a quality product...
Thank You
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05/01/2005 07:06:05 PM · #2 |
The very first queston is "what's your budget?"
Right after that we need to know if you really want/need true macro performance, that is, 1:1 magnification, or if good close-up is satisfactory.
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05/01/2005 09:06:05 PM · #3 |
This lens, can do this, it perfect fit your camera and you can by it here!
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05/01/2005 09:13:32 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by nicklevy:
This lens, can do this, it perfect fit your camera and you can by it here! |
I second that. I have this lens for my D70 and it's terrific for the price. The Tamron 90mm macro lens is another great one in the same range (though I don't know if you could get one for a Sigma DSLR), but I used both and prefer the build of the Sigma EX lenses considerably. |
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05/01/2005 10:00:53 PM · #5 |
The lastest photos on my profile were taken with the sigma 105mm F2.8 dg check it out if you are really interested it is a great lens... a must have.
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05/01/2005 10:26:57 PM · #6 |
You can:
get a macro lens, or a lens with macro capability. You want 1:1 enlargement (some of the bigger telephoto zooms are 3:1 or 5;1 - that is less magnification than 1:1, so less 'macro')
The 90-105 range prime macro lenses are the most popular choice.
Option 2 is a set of close up filters. they reduce the focusing distance (how close you can be to an item and still focus on it). These can be cheap (I got mine for $20)
Option 3 is extension tubes. they sit between the body and any lens. check my portfolio for some examples.
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05/01/2005 10:55:17 PM · #7 |
Thank You all for your replies you have been very helpful, i believe i will buy the 105mm that rebelo suggested it seems to be exactly what i want.
Alex |
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05/01/2005 11:18:51 PM · #8 |
| Might want to check Ebay for one. I saw some there last week. |
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05/01/2005 11:43:38 PM · #9 |
sigma4less.com
I bought my macro 105mm through them. They even called me to confirm my order. They are closed till may 02 due to customary holidays just like bhphoto.com. Some kind of Asian holiday period that they even shut down there businesses. |
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05/01/2005 11:46:34 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by hdogg4u:
Some kind of Asian holiday period that they even shut down there businesses. |
Uh, it would be called Passover. Big Jewish Holiday. It was when the Jews were finally released form Eqyptian bondage. April 23-May 1 this year.
Ever seen the movie 'The Ten Commandments'?
b&h and many of the NYC photoshops are owned by Jews - it is why they are closed on Saturdays as well.
Message edited by author 2005-05-01 23:47:17.
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