Which Sigma Macro Lens (50/70/105mm)?

tibbitts · 06-26-2019, 07:10 PM

For APS or FF? I'm happy with my 50mm but there times when the 70 or 105 would be nice to have... maybe even more so on FF than on my APS.

jaq1967 · 07-01-2019, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by TerryL

What camera are you using?

I'm currently using a Pentax K70. I have all three lenses. I'm a little greedy in the sense I have these things, but don't make full use of them. I'm looking at ultimately trimming my collection of lenses down as I can't exactly take them to the grave with me. I was curious in wondering what people thought. All three lenses have a place but it seems most people are pointing to the 70mm as the general choice of the three.

It's an interesting survey with good comments on rational for choice so thank you all for your feedback.

Zooland · 07-01-2019, 05:51 PM

70 or 105mm

normhead · 07-01-2019, 06:48 PM

I'm curious, why a Sigma?
Do you have coupon from the Sigma store?

jaq1967 · 07-02-2019, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I'm curious, why a Sigma?
Do you have coupon from the Sigma store?

I already have all three Sigma lenses. I am looking to rid myself of 2 and keep 1. I am curious to see what people think.

**JensE** · 07-02-2019, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I have the 70. Sharp, renders nicely. My favourite portrait lens on APS-c. For my K-1 I've mostly moved on to the DFA 100 macro.

Have you compared those two for macro work, other than in terms of working distance? I'm interested in the foreground rendering, I sometimes find the small rings around point highlights in front of the focus plane with the DFA 100 WR a bit disturbing. Happens for me e.g. with pollen on bees at 1:1 and the 70mm looks like a candidate for even smoother rendering without compromises on the background.

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06-26-2019, 07:10 PM	#16
tibbitts Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 2,193	For APS or FF? I'm happy with my 50mm but there times when the 70 or 105 would be nice to have... maybe even more so on FF than on my APS.

07-01-2019, 03:51 PM	#17
jaq1967 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 54 Original Poster	Originally posted by TerryL What camera are you using? I'm currently using a Pentax K70. I have all three lenses. I'm a little greedy in the sense I have these things, but don't make full use of them. I'm looking at ultimately trimming my collection of lenses down as I can't exactly take them to the grave with me. I was curious in wondering what people thought. All three lenses have a place but it seems most people are pointing to the 70mm as the general choice of the three. It's an interesting survey with good comments on rational for choice so thank you all for your feedback.

07-01-2019, 05:51 PM	#18
Zooland Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 370	70 or 105mm

07-01-2019, 06:48 PM	#19
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I'm curious, why a Sigma? Do you have coupon from the Sigma store?

07-02-2019, 03:04 AM	#20
jaq1967 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 54 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead I'm curious, why a Sigma? Do you have coupon from the Sigma store? I already have all three Sigma lenses. I am looking to rid myself of 2 and keep 1. I am curious to see what people think.

07-02-2019, 03:23 AM	#21
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,968	Originally posted by normhead I have the 70. Sharp, renders nicely. My favourite portrait lens on APS-c. For my K-1 I've mostly moved on to the DFA 100 macro. Have you compared those two for macro work, other than in terms of working distance? I'm interested in the foreground rendering, I sometimes find the small rings around point highlights in front of the focus plane with the DFA 100 WR a bit disturbing. Happens for me e.g. with pollen on bees at 1:1 and the 70mm looks like a candidate for even smoother rendering without compromises on the background.

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