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**eccs19** · 10-27-2010, 12:30 PM

I've got a Sigma 105mm macro on route, and curious if anyone has used this lens in low light. Specifically, my buddies band will be doing a gig in January, and I'm thinking of trying some shots, and it would be a good opportunity to try this lens out. Any experience? Does it focus well in lower light? (K7)

yeatzee · 10-27-2010, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by eccs19

I've got a Sigma 105mm macro on route, and curious if anyone has used this lens in low light. Specifically, my buddies band will be doing a gig in January, and I'm thinking of trying some shots, and it would be a good opportunity to try this lens out. Any experience? Does it focus well in lower light? (K7)

No macro lens focuses well in low light.... the sigma is no different. I guarantee you will be flipping it into manual

asdf · 10-27-2010, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

No macro lens focuses well in low light.... the sigma is no different. I guarantee you will be flipping it into manual

You're talking about long focus throw? I think the sigma has a focus range limiter (as does the tamron 90mm and the old pentax fa).

yeatzee · 10-27-2010, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by asdf

You're talking about long focus throw? I think the sigma has a focus range limiter (as does the tamron 90mm and the old pentax fa).

Yes, which is useful but that does not change the speed in which it focuses it just cancels drastic hunting

**eccs19** · 10-28-2010, 04:20 AM

I've got no problem with manual. Most of my lenses are.

Thanks for the replies.

10-27-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Sigma 105mm Macro in low light I've got a Sigma 105mm macro on route, and curious if anyone has used this lens in low light. Specifically, my buddies band will be doing a gig in January, and I'm thinking of trying some shots, and it would be a good opportunity to try this lens out. Any experience? Does it focus well in lower light? (K7)

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10-27-2010, 09:52 PM	#2
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by eccs19 I've got a Sigma 105mm macro on route, and curious if anyone has used this lens in low light. Specifically, my buddies band will be doing a gig in January, and I'm thinking of trying some shots, and it would be a good opportunity to try this lens out. Any experience? Does it focus well in lower light? (K7) No macro lens focuses well in low light.... the sigma is no different. I guarantee you will be flipping it into manual

10-27-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by yeatzee No macro lens focuses well in low light.... the sigma is no different. I guarantee you will be flipping it into manual You're talking about long focus throw? I think the sigma has a focus range limiter (as does the tamron 90mm and the old pentax fa).

10-27-2010, 11:02 PM	#4
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by asdf You're talking about long focus throw? I think the sigma has a focus range limiter (as does the tamron 90mm and the old pentax fa). Yes, which is useful but that does not change the speed in which it focuses it just cancels drastic hunting

10-28-2010, 04:20 AM	#5
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510 Original Poster	I've got no problem with manual. Most of my lenses are. Thanks for the replies.

Sigma 105mm Macro in low light

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