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09/24/2005 02:57:32 AM · #1 |
Friends I am in confusion that what lens to bye?
I was thinking to bye âSigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II for Nikonâ but suddenly I saw that Sigma has announced their new lens specially for digital cameras. That is âSigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Nikonâ. One month ago, one day I had tested âSigma APO Super IIâ and the result was very satisfying. But I have checked the Sigmaâs official web site and they are saying that the new APO DG Macro is much better and specially created for digital SLRs. But APO DG Macro is not available in India now.
My questions are:
Shall I wait for the new DG APO Macro or can go for the old APO Macro Super II? What will be the best bye?
One more thing is coming in my mind that will I loose something if I bye older one? And where can I get more information about lens, user review and sample photos?
Please help me.
Thank you.
Rudra.
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09/24/2005 03:45:38 AM · #2 |
From what i've figured, the DG versions of sigmas have anti-reflection coatings in the rear elements to prevent light bouncing from the sensor to the rear elements and back again.
I've never had problems with mine (non-DG APO Macro Super II), and i've taken some pretty awesome shots with it.
i think Sigma stopped manufacturing the non-DG version and is now making the new DG version with a $20 higher cost. When i bought my non-DG APO Macro Super II, it wasn't yet announced.
Message edited by author 2005-09-24 03:46:47. |
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09/24/2005 03:46:01 AM · #3 |
I recently sold my Canon 75-300 lens because of the chromatic aberration problem. I then bought the Sigma 70-300 DG model and while it definitely cuts out the abberation problem it also has a real hard time with the automatic focus. I'm afraid that I'll probably miss some good moving nature shots because of this.
Example  this was taken with my Canon 75-300 usm III lens. Now I wish I wouldn't have sold it.
I've found myself using the macro feature quite a bit but it doesn't really compare to a prime macro lens. If I had it to do over again I would spend a couple hundred more dollars and buy the Canon 70-200 f4 L lens. If you can't afford the L lens perhaps you would consider the USM III lens for $180. Feel free to go through my portfolio and you'll see the macro feature at use in the 'insect' section and all of my other photos generally have the lens that I used listed. As you'll see, the aberration problem wasn't really a problem. IMHO I wouldn't buy this lens again.
Oh, also it has some zoom creep when pointed up toward the moon / stars which drives me nuts.
Message edited by author 2005-11-28 16:12:09. |
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09/24/2005 09:58:33 AM · #4 |
The non DG models are all being replaced by DG models. I had the older one you are talking about on my DRebel and it was fine, but if you don't mind the wait, I think it's worth it to wait a bit and get the updated (DG) version.
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09/24/2005 11:30:04 AM · #5 |
I have the non-DG version, bought before the DG came out. I love it. Great macro, nice and sharp and i have no issues with focusing. The DG should be the better version, the price is the same or very close, so the DG would be preferrable. Is it going to take long to get it? A 2 week wait is not a big deal. 2 months...you'll be missing pics, so take the non-DG.
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09/24/2005 12:11:16 PM · #6 |
I have the new APO DG model, it is quick in good light and the focus is sharp. In low light it does tend to hunt a bit.
But overall, its well worth the extra money. I won't better looking to chage it for quite a while. I have a few photos in my folio using it, some were direct from camera.
Steve |
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