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08/28/2004 06:15:00 AM · #26 |
Sigma 70-300mm f/4,0-5,6 APO Zoom Macro Super II
If your on a budget this lens can`t be beat for £140.
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08/28/2004 06:41:37 AM · #27 |
I own the Sigma 70-300 and like it a lot. The action is smooth and it has taken very clear photos so far. I haven't really tested the macro ability much, but I love that this lens can shoot 1:2 macros, as opposed to many of its more expensive counterparts.
One thing to note is that 70mm is very close up, especially when multiplied by 1.6, so you won't be able to stand closer than about 5 feet from your subject. I only have this lens and the 18-55mm kit lens and now I really wish I had a lens between the two.
Another point is that I have tried to shoot fast-moving subjects, such as a hummingbird, and had to switch to manual focus since the autofocus was unable to keep up. Don't know if another lens is able to keep up on AF, but this one couldn't.
Still, I like the lens for the money and am happy I bought it. Good luck with your choice and enjoy the new lens!
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08/28/2004 08:21:14 AM · #28 |
Again this lens was not mentioned in the original post, but the Sigma 28-200 3.5-5.6 is a vesatile lens. It is fast to focus and I have taken some very sharp shots with it. It overlaps my 18-55 kit lens well. It was cheap enough that I was able to have something to work with until I can afford better glass. I have come to the conclusion that unless you have some form of IS, you really need a tripod. Yes sharp is a function of the glass, but a stable camera can really help your shots with less expensive glass.
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