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 05/15/2004 08:26:52 AM · #26
Originally posted by eirasi:
Kannski óþarfi að blanda öllum heiminum í þetta

Hvað kostaði linsan komin til þín? (sendingarkostnaður og ef það fór skattur á þetta) Ég er nefnilega að hugsa um að kaupa sams konar linusu fyrir Nikon.


Senti til þín skilaboð..
 05/15/2004 09:04:57 AM · #27
Originally posted by Ivar:
Originally posted by eirasi:
Kannski óþarfi að blanda öllum heiminum í þetta

Hvað kostaði linsan komin til þín? (sendingarkostnaður og ef það fór skattur á þetta) Ég er nefnilega að hugsa um að kaupa sams konar linusu fyrir Nikon.


Senti til þín skilaboð..


HUH??? :-\
 05/15/2004 09:19:39 AM · #28
What was the focal length?

Nice shot by the way!

Originally posted by bruchen:
This was shot in macro mode. Mario's right, you have to keep a good distance between the lens and the subject.

05/15/2004 10:33:07 AM · #29
Originally posted by Are_62:
What was the focal length?

Nice shot by the way!

Originally posted by bruchen:
This was shot in macro mode. Mario's right, you have to keep a good distance between the lens and the subject.


Thanks, this was shot at 300mm focal length.
 05/15/2004 11:00:01 AM · #30
Originally posted by Ivar:
Originally posted by mirdonamy:
Coveted red ring?


He might be referring to that there are two versions of the Sigma 70-300mm...

First there is this one:
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Zoom Macro Super II

Then there is this one:
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Macro Super II (also known as the DL version)

The APO version is a bit more expensive but is has alot better image quality in all aspects. The APO version has a red ring at the front of the lens but the DL version does not.

EDIT: Durrll... he´s referring to that Canon L lenses such as the Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS USM has a red ring at the front of the lens :)
It seems that most if not all Canon L lenses have a red ring


What (if any) is the difference between the SIGMA 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Zoom Macro and the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Zoom Macro Super II?
 05/15/2004 11:01:01 AM · #31
My ignorance is gonna show for a second... When you say in 'macro mode' is that a setting on the lens or the cameras so called macro setting?
 05/15/2004 11:08:18 AM · #32
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
What (if any) is the difference between the SIGMA 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Zoom Macro and the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Zoom Macro Super II?


I could be wrong, but I think the Super Macro II lets you use macro from 200-300mm focal lengths and the Super Macro forces you to use 300 mm for macro.
 05/15/2004 11:31:56 AM · #33
Originally posted by Maverick:
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
What (if any) is the difference between the SIGMA 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Zoom Macro and the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Zoom Macro Super II?


I could be wrong, but I think the Super Macro II lets you use macro from 200-300mm focal lengths and the Super Macro forces you to use 300 mm for macro.


sound ok, thanks. As long as it doesn't weigh 3lb more and is a foot longer that doesn't bother me :)
 05/15/2004 12:32:19 PM · #34
On a DSLR there's no 'macro mode' like on a digicam. It's all about minimum focusing distance. Just look at the specs and find the minimum focusing distance. For instance, the 28-105 I have says 'macro' on the side, only because the minimum focusing distance is 1.5 feet from the film plane. At 105mm I can get fairly close to something and still focus on it, but it still won't give a 1:1 magnification like a dedicated macro lens will.
 05/15/2004 09:14:49 PM · #35
Originally posted by TooCool:
My ignorance is gonna show for a second... When you say in 'macro mode' is that a setting on the lens or the cameras so called macro setting?


This is a setting on the lens itself. It allows closer focusing distance. Normally the minimum focusing distance is 1.5meters but with the macro setting on the minimum focusing distance is approx. 0.95meters.
 05/15/2004 09:17:33 PM · #36
Has anyone got samples of this lens with the D70 or D100 Nikon? By the way fantastic photos with that Rebel!
 05/23/2004 01:22:51 AM · #37
Well... I forked out £170 and got it. It's a very good lens for the money. The zoom is superb. Problem is though it needs good light so you can shoot at high speeds of above 200 to avoid blured photos. Will try it at manchester airport to see what's like. I can spy on my neighbours now!
 05/23/2004 06:46:34 PM · #38
Can you please tell me something. I have bought the same lens to go with my new D70. I have experienced problems with the macro switch. It will go on macro mode fine but when it comes to switch it back to normal it won't. You have to mess with either AF all the way out and then in to get it unlocked or manualy zoom in/out.

In other forums I found more people with this glitch. Do you experience the same? Other than this small thing I think the lens is a fantastic value for money especially for beginners like me. It even came with a nice zipped bag to store it in.

Very happy the images are great. Havingprobs holding the camera steady at 200+ zoom though!
 05/23/2004 08:55:02 PM · #39
Turning off macro, I just set the camera to manual focus or shut it off and flip the switch.

As far as hand held over 200mm, I'm just too damn shakey. Use a tripod. :-)

Originally posted by zeus68:
Can you please tell me something. I have bought the same lens to go with my new D70. I have experienced problems with the macro switch. It will go on macro mode fine but when it comes to switch it back to normal it won't. You have to mess with either AF all the way out and then in to get it unlocked or manualy zoom in/out.

In other forums I found more people with this glitch. Do you experience the same? Other than this small thing I think the lens is a fantastic value for money especially for beginners like me. It even came with a nice zipped bag to store it in.

Very happy the images are great. Havingprobs holding the camera steady at 200+ zoom though!

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