Product Description

This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-ups. Its large F2.8 aperture makes it an ideal lens for digital SLR as well as film SLR cameras. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements control various color aberrations and assure high image quality. Super Multi Coating gives superb color performance whilst cutting down flare and ghost. Its compact, yet advanced, construction has an overall length of Length 137mm (5.4in.), maximum diameter of 79.6mm (3.1in.), filter size of ?"72mm and weight of 895gr/31.6ounces.

Product Details

• Brand: Sigma
• Model: B00063KO5C
• Released on: 2006-05-04
• Dimensions: 3.10" h x 3.10" w x 5.40" l, 1.98 pounds

Features

• Telephoto macro lens with Nikon-D AF mount
• Special low-dispersion glass for high image quality
• 150-millimeter focal length
• f2.8 maximum aperture
• Ultra-quiet high-speed autofocus with full-time manual focus override

From the Manufacturer
World’s first high speed tele-macro lens

• Designed to give a superior performance with Digital SLR Cameras as well as 35mm Film Cameras.
• Super compact and lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability.
• Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual focus override.
• Floating Focusing System produces excellent optical performance.
• Detachable Tripod Socket.

This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-ups. Its large F2.8 aperture makes it an ideal lens for digital SLR as well as film SLR cameras. The new lens power layout provides the ultimate correction against lateral chromatic aberration to which digital cameras are prone.

Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements control various color aberrations and assure high image quality.

A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical system to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration.

The HSM models provide ultra quiet high-speed autofocusing as well as full-time manual focus override.

Customer Reviews

As good as it gets
I can't say enough good things about this lens! The build, feel, sharpness are all top notch. The velvety EX finish screams quality even on the lens hood. I tell you my Nikon 18-200mm feels like cheap chinese knockout next to this one. I also compared it to Nikon 105mm VR and see no difference in performance, i.e. speed, bokeh, etc. If you are ready to fork out extra $200 for VR, then go for it. Otherwise buy this one -- you won't regret (btw, top choice digital has an excellent price on it). Despite what other people say, the focus on this puppy is very quiet and fast, fast, fast...unless you are focusing on low contrast subjects in a cave of course. The lens is good not only for macro, but is excellent for close up portrait and tele work. Great job Sigma!

The sharpest lens
The lens is sharp, not just as a macro lens, but as a general lens as well. I was concerned about the auto-focusing speed, but it turns out fast enough for me, at least on my Nikon D300 anyway. The lens has a helfty feel, which makes it easier to hold sturdy in hand for general usage. For macro work, the lens is on tripod of course. I especially like the tripod foot, much easier to rotate from lanscape to portrain position. The sharpest lens I have (compared with 50mm f/1.8 and 17-55mm f/2.8).

Very Sharp
I have nothing bad to say about this lens. It's very sharp, fast focusing and tough build. I also like the additional working distance over my 90mm macro lens.