Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens

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Does anyone have this lens? I know the focal length isn't ideal but the others are out of my price range really.

Um, that's it!

Thanks :)

Ewan
 
The focal length? The shorter it is the closer he has to move into the subject I believe.
 
zeroeseight said:
The focal length? The shorter it is the closer he has to move into the subject I believe.
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OK. :)

Then the answer is, sigma build is good on this lens.

IQ is 'good' - not great.

Focus and sharpness 'good'.

Overall, if the cost is ruling it is a better buy than most.

Sorry, general answer to general question, but have used it a few times successfully.
 
or for half the price of the sigma you could get one of these puppies....

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Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 ....ok, so it has no AF or metering and is a bit of a beast, but its a cracking lens and certainly gets you used to using the M mode!
 
zeroeseight said:
The focal length? The shorter it is the closer he has to move into the subject I believe.
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Yep that's it. I've read that a longish length is good for a macro lens and 50mm isn't very long :).

Thanks antihero - I don't mind the manual focus but I'm still a bit scared of manual metering. I'll check out some reviews though, cheers :)
 
metering using the histogram isn't that difficult, if i can do it.... :)

i struggled to find a review for it...although i did find a few specs here. I bought it on the strength of write-ups in forums and an article in August's What Digital Camera.....never heard a bad thing said against it, other than its a bit heavy and can be a touch too sharp for portraits!

Good look on whatever you decide dude!
 
Just a little bump. If anyone knows where to read a good review of this lens I would be very grateful :)
 
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