Sigma APO 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DG MACRO USER
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Speedsun
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your pics IQ is great....i didnt knw this lens can produce such great image....did u calibrate it?
thanks,,
yes it was calibrated with my unit as long as still under warranty no need to pay.
Speedsun
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i guess i need to book app with sigma already cuz i cant get the type of iQ u guys shown...
tarzanboy66
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Hi, guy may I know that if add on a Sigma 1.4x converter will it improve the shapness and zoom distance and currently what is price at local shop anyone care to share thank.
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unmeshullas
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how much is the current price for this lens.??... and any suggestions on where to get it in Singapore..??
azurebluee
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Should be about $380-$400 thereabout. You can check out the retailers listed in the price list.
PNOYSG
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value for money, ok..
but it hunts a lot, especially in low light and because it doesn't have SSM/HSM/USD whatever the focusing is very slow.
for macro and still subjects is very good and sharp but very tough to shoot on small moving subjects as birds, butterflies, etc, before you can focus your subject is gone already :bsmilie:
when I got my sigma 18-250 w/ HSM, I dont feel like using this lens already...
If only this got HSM, the best already because of macro function which is very useful..
but it hunts a lot, especially in low light and because it doesn't have SSM/HSM/USD whatever the focusing is very slow.
for macro and still subjects is very good and sharp but very tough to shoot on small moving subjects as birds, butterflies, etc, before you can focus your subject is gone already :bsmilie:
when I got my sigma 18-250 w/ HSM, I dont feel like using this lens already...
If only this got HSM, the best already because of macro function which is very useful..
unmeshullas
New Member
Thanks for the info.....
chocnoodles
New Member
You should read this buying guide regarding the warranty for buying lens in Hong Kong. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635497&highlight=hong+kong
Grey set or local sets will affect the warranty that Sigma Singapore will honour. For a $100 difference, its much safer to buy locally as you can get to test the lens. If you are going to HK, by all means get a copy as you can physically test it. Also to check for the warranty card details.
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naynoy
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the macro version has an additional macro switch which can only be enabled at 200-300mm. good for macro shots of flowers.
a moon shot taken at 300mm
did this moon shot apply any tele-converter on 300mm??
or when shoot at 300mm...did turn on the Macro switch?
because mine 1 totally can not get that sharp...
azurebluee
Senior Member
did this moon shot apply any tele-converter on 300mm??
or when shoot at 300mm...did turn on the Macro switch?
because mine 1 totally can not get that sharp...
No teleconverter. Macro is off. Just the lens mounted on a tripod. exif: 1/320, f6.3, 0 EV, ISO 100. Manual mode. Convert to b/w. It was taken on a cloud free night. Its cropped and sharpened. Noise is visible after sharpening. To get real close, you need a much longer lens.
Hope the settings help.
You should see this: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=817048 haaa
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shrekguy
Member
hi, i using is len too,but i wish i can get closer to the item i like to take.the only thing is it not a 1:1 macro..
there r some pic i try to take using is macro.
hope that can get more closer.
or anyway can help me?
http://nikonshrek.blogspot.com
pls give comment thx:embrass:
there r some pic i try to take using is macro.
hope that can get more closer.
or anyway can help me?
http://nikonshrek.blogspot.com
pls give comment thx:embrass:
chocnoodles
New Member
The water drops looks ok. Just close enough to see the ripples.
The flowers and insects can be closer. If you are hardcore macro fan, a dedicated macro lens will be better. Or you can try to get the raynox dcr250. You can find 2nd hand for about $100 in the buy an sell section.
You should find this link useful http://www.mcgill.com.sg/shop/produ...d=121&osCsid=a12e2cdddca1d864a7182030500a533b
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