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Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG IF HSM APO Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras | List Price: $899.00
Discount Price: $725.00
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Brand: Sigma
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2006-05-04
Features: - Floating Inner Focusing System
- It is possible to use 1.4x or 2x Sigma Apo Tele Converters
- Use of SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass
- Inner Focus
Wow, I mean WOW! [Posted on 2007-04-20]
This is one fantastic lens. It is BIG, built like TWO TANKS, and takes gorgeous gorgeous shots. I bought this lens after a year or so of excellent results from its smaller sibling, the venerable 105mm macro. I thought it would be useful to get the extra working distance that the 180 affords. I can say with certainty that the longer focal length is a dream come true. You get so close up to your subject without being right "in it." I had imagined that this would be a "tripod only" lens as it is hard to hold a large lens steady. I have been amazed at my hand held shots coupled with my Konica Minolta 5d (in body image stabilization surely helps!). I have taken excellent tack sharp images hand held with shutter speeds as low as 1/25 at ISO 100. I don't regard myself as a particularly steady hand either. Color is great, sharpness is superb, accessories (case, hood, & tripod collar) are all first rate. Most importantly, photo colleagues are as enthusiastic as I am (more so I suppose) about the results. You won't be disappointed if you can find one for your KM 5d, 7d, or Sony A100! By the way, them Minolta /Sony mount of this lens is NOT HSM, you know that. AF with macro lenses is tough anyway, you know that, right? Right! Even without HSM, AF is better than on the 105mm. Enjoy!
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