Sigma 150mm macro, test shot

DeVil · December 8, 2010

Sigma 150mm is my new macro lens

This lens is very sharp :thumb

Test shot on dead insect (butterfly - red admiral)
Sigma 150mm macro + tubes

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GOLDENORFE · December 8, 2010

congrats on new lens,
is it heavy? some people have mentioned difficult to hold steady

Lord Vetinari · December 9, 2010

Looks nice and sharp ! congrats on the new lens
Brian v.

DeVil · December 10, 2010

Thanks GOLDENORFE, Brian

GOLDENORFE wrote: »

is it heavy? some people have mentioned difficult to hold steady

Not much heavier than my old lens Micro Nikkor 105VR

105VR - (Approx.)27.9 oz. (790g)
150mm - 31.6 oz. (895g)

Bruce I · December 10, 2010

May I ask camera make and what tubes you use ? Great shots btw ... I'm just getting my hand into this world ...

DeVil · December 10, 2010

I use Nikon D90 and some Chinese AF tubes which are much cheaper then Kenko tubes

zoomer · December 10, 2010

Love the Sigma 150.
Also good for sports and it is sharp at 2.8.
Good choice!

Bruce I · December 11, 2010

Sports too ?? I've heard it a bit slow to focus for that ?? That would be so nice tho as my grandkids are both going to be into soccer this coming summer .......... woohooooooo !!

Bruce I · December 17, 2010

Well I just got the 150mm but mama says it's for xmas so I gotta be patient!

Sigma 150mm macro, test shot

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