Best Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Medium Telephoto Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
The Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro delivers superb, distortion-free images throughout its broad focus range, from infinity telephoto to 1: 1 (life-size) macro, as close as 12.3" without accessories. Its non-rotating front lens group makes it easier to work with polarizing filters and has a focus limiter.A "focus-free" mechanical design allows the lens to auto focus without any interference from the manual focus ring. This makes it easier to hold the lens without affecting the speed or normal operation of the autofocus function. Rugged mechanical construction also makes it durable enough for even the heaviest use required by professional photographers.The Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro features the new deluxe external EX finish. These features and other Sigma optical advances, including an uncommonly broad range of focus, make this an ideal lens for a wide variety of applications, from nature photography to portraits. A handy screw-in type metal sunshade makes it easier to rotate a polarizing filter.

Customer Review: Makes me look good!

Once again, I labored over the decision to purchase a Nikon lens or a Sigma (I have the Sigma 10-20mm and the new 120-400mm lens). I couldn't justify the extra cost of the Nikon ($300 plus) and chose to order the Sigma. From the very first shots I was extremely pleased. I took a few pictures of a simple flower by my mailbox. The results were amazing. The images were very sharp,the background was pleasantly out of focus, and the colors were absolutely beautiful. I was impressed enough to decide that several of these were good enough to frame and display in my home. I would recommend this lens to anyone who wants to do close-up photography.

Customer Review: Very good lens

I've been using this lens for the past 6 months with my Nikon D50. I had previous experiences with another macro lens, the Nikon Micro 60mm borrowed from a friend. I'm not a professional photographer, but I can tell that the Sigma 105 lens is very good: solid build, sharp image, fast and silent autofocus. In my experience the Nikon Micro 60mm is slightly sharper, has a slightly more vibrant rendition of colours (red in particular), and has an heftier built. Anyway I preferred the Sigma 105 for its focal length that suits better my needs and for its very competitive price.