70-300mm macro repair and modification. New tutorial for Sigma/Tamron


RayDream

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Nov 12, 2005
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Hi there, I had posted my modification some time ago, just made a better tutorial:
http://witonosfreestyle.wordpress.c...ens-to-focus-at-0-95m-tamronsigma-compatible/

"I discovered this modification by accident in 2008 when I want to clean my Sigma 70-300mm II. I discovered that the lens is capable of using macro mode at all focal range, and the manufacture hide this feature by adding a ‘limiter’ button. Later on I discovered Tamron 70-300mm, Sigma 70-300mm I as well as a Nikon mount all use the same mechanism."

If you know of any other unmentioned model, such as the Sigma gold-ring, Quantaray, and if you don't mind lending me to play some DIY as well as posting on the modifcation, please let me know!