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Out of stock | | | | | | Reduces flare and ghostThis new medium telephoto macro lens employs a new design concept for digital SLR cameras. Its new lens power layout produces an excellent optical performance and also reduces flare and ghost. This new lens is designed to reduce the influence of harmful light caused by reflections from the digital image sensor.An easy to use 105mm medium telephoto lensMACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG lens is very suitable for taking pictures in nature and it enables to use of natural light conditions or flash. The greater working distance of this lens is very advantageous when taking the picture of a flower among the branches or an insect. You do not shake your subject when you want to take its precise details without blurring by using a tripod. The narrow angle of view is a great aid for simplifying backgrounds and shallow depth of field makes it easier to handle the composition. This lens would have an equivalent field of view of a 178mm telephoto macro lens on a digital SLR camera (when used with the SD10).Minimum aperture of F35 (Nikon and Pentax mounts only) Depth of field of medium telephoto macro lenses is generally very shallow; however, this lens has a minimum aperture of F35 for incredible depth of field.Screw-in lens hoodA screw-in hood is included, for convenient use of circular polarizing filters. It is possible to attach a 77mm filter in front of the lens hood.Dual Focus (DF) system This lens also incorporates a Dual Focus (DF) system that is designed to make the lens easy to hold during auto focusing. The large focus ring offers smooth and positive action whilst focusing manually. Features: Compact and lightweight medium telephoto macro lens. Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflections from thesurface of digital image sensors Maximum magnification of 1:1 Focus Limiter Switch that limits the AF range so improving the speed and accuracy of auto focus... | | | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 4.0 inches | | Product Width: | 4.0 inches | | Product Height: | 3.1 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.99 pounds | | Package Length: | 7.01 inches | | Package Width: | 4.96 inches | | Package Height: | 4.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.63 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 35 reviews |
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| | Features | Compact and lightweight medium telephoto macro lens.Optimized image quality for Digital SLR cameras. Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces the ghost caused by reflectionsMaximum magnification of 1:1Focus Limiter Switch that limits the AF range so improving the speed and accuracy of auto focusDual Focus (DF) system that is designed to make the lens easy to hold during auto focusing
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28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 I am absolutely loving this lens! Apr 27, 2008
By Z. Henneman
Originally I didn't want to stray from Nikon products, but Sigma definitely has my attention. This is an excellent lens in both build quality and function. It works flawlessly on my Nikon D40, metering perfectly and in addition, even though it's manual focus on my camera, it is spot on with the auto-focus indicator light (lower left corner of view finder). I highly recommend this lens to anyone who is looking to get into macro! Don't be scared if you're a Nikon D40 user, I was at first, and now I'm hooked on this lens! Do yourself a favor and buy one!
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Sharp and well-built Jan 14, 2008
By d80shooter
I debated between this and the 105 Nikkor but at $ 350 versus $750, I decided to try the Sigma and return it if it was not satisfactory. The build seems good with a very solid feel and, while the autofucus is a bit slower than the AF-s Nikkors, it is fine for all but the macro shots which need manual focus anyway. Comparing sharpness at f8, it is about as sharp as my 18-135 at the center and much, much sharper as you move from the center. Overall, I'm very happy I saved the $450.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 If you are thinking about getting it; GET IT! Dec 23, 2009
By Jeremy D. Catchings
I have had this lens for more than a year so I know all the Pros and Cons; I did not just buy it and I am not writing a spur of the moment review. If you are debating between this lens and the Nikon one, I would go with this one. I am not saying this one in better than the Nikon because I haven't used the Nikon, but I don't imagine it is $350 better.
Now there are reviews that complain about the auto-focusing on this lens. It is a Macro lens meaning its field of focus is very small at 2.8 so it will tend to go back and forth at times, especially if there is a lot of things in the viewfinder. If you know how to use a DSLR then should be able to Manual Focus it. When shooting portrait style photos I have no problem with the autofocus, now with nature it doesn't always want to focus perfectly no, but like I said above it is a Macro lens and focuses very tight. Also a one person said to go to Manual Focus you have to flip the switch on the camera, one the lens, and move the focusing ring. Which is not true. The switch on the lens is a focus limiting switch. Which locks the camera in full minimum focus ratio, meaning it will focus closer up, or you can limit it.
I personally don't like the lens hood because it screws on, instead of twist and lock, which also means you can't put a filter on the lens directly while using the lens hood. Instead you have to put the filter on the hood itself.
Also it fits the Nikon but doesn't lock in the camera body as easy or smoothly, again it still fits and works fine.
I personally love my sigma lens and will definitely buy my next lens through Sigma. Most likely will be the 50mm Macro.
23 of 26 found the following review helpful:
super sharp, a great value compared to other brands Dec 16, 2006
By Michael
I previously owned the sigma 150 macro. It was super sharp and awesome in any way, just kind of big and heavy. So I decided to get the 105mm because it's cheaper and lighter, more likely to stay in my bag. The 105 lacks HSM but that's not really a problem for macro where you use manual focus, or for portraits where you don't need fast focusing. The min focus distance is about the same.
I didn't get the 60-70mm macros because I also want to use the lens for portraits and 105 is better.
I researched the tokina & tamron equivalents but I choose sigma cause it was cheaper. The reviews say they're all about the same. I agree the Tamron 90 macro is better but it's a lot more expensive. Plus I think 105 is better for portraits.
Overall I highly recommend this lens for nikons. For canon bodies, the sigmas typically front focus and I would only buy canon lenses (canon has a good 100mm macro).
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Great Macro Lens Jul 03, 2007
By Matthew R. Partsch
"Blue Cloud Video"
This lens was exactly what I was looking for. It is fast and sharp.
Sometimes, however, it has troubles finding the object during focus and travels the full length. I just switch to manual focus to get around that issue.
Highly recommended!
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