The Sigma Lens Club- All lenses

calicojack · 01-21-2013, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Cheers for the input.... I was looking for the 10-20 club. But on my phone with tapatalk, sometimes finding specific corners of this place can be difficult.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/lens-clubs/84539-sigma-10-20mm-club-168.html
Here's a link

normhead · 01-21-2013, 09:15 AM

hey jsherman and Pentaxor

We have a prime gap between the FA 50 1.7 and the Tamron 90 2.8 macro, and the Tamron 90 has become Tess' macro lens, so was thinking the Sigma 70 to both be my macro and fill the prime gap.

Tell me I'm looking in the right place.

Asahiflex · 01-21-2013, 01:31 PM

Even though I'm a Pentaxian from front to back, my most used lens is the Sigma 17-70 (old version) which performs flawlessly.

calicojack · 01-21-2013, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Even though I'm a Pentaxian from front to back, my most used lens is the Sigma 17-70 (old version) which performs flawlessly.

I'll agree that it's a fine lens. When I bought my K10D body only, it was the first autofocus lens I bought and it is still my primary lens.

GvilleRick · 01-21-2013, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by beachboy2

I agree you don't need a polarizer with this lens. It naturally gives a polarized effect.
cheers
bb2

I agree with this statement 100%. The first day I had it I took a number of shots of landscapes and has the bluest adjust I've ever shot.

normhead · 01-21-2013, 08:15 PM

Cross posted in Post Your Photos, and the Show us your Bokeh. All taken with the Sigma 70-300 at F5.6 and 800 ISO.

A few of my customers from the last few days....

The upside down feeders...

Red Breasted Nuthatch

Downy Woodpecker

Our feeders are part of their daily rounds.

Redpoll

Blue jay

Pine Grossbeak

Hairy woodpecker, head shot

The whole set.....

**dadipentak** · 01-22-2013, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by normhead

ell me I'm looking in the right place.

You are! The Sigma 70/2.8 macro is awesome.

eral95 · 01-26-2013, 02:21 PM

K10D + Sigma 17-70

eral95 · 01-26-2013, 02:22 PM

IMGP0172-W1 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

kjacks · 02-01-2013, 10:30 PM

sigma 18-50mm f2.8 + k20d

normhead · 02-13-2013, 10:19 AM

Taking the advice of thread participants..
My latest acquisition... the Sigma 70 macro 2.8. It's a nice size, it's fast , I've been out with it for one day with terrible light

It's a nice portrait length..

Sharp as you could want, this is a hand held macro, I can't wait to get it on a tripod and make it really shine.

A bit long for a walk around lens... but still functional.

Not so long that you need a tripod, but it's getting there. More shots ruined by hand shake than with say a 35mm lens.

**dadipentak** · 02-18-2013, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Sigma 70 macro 2.8.

Fine lens for sure & you show it well.

Brazeal · 02-18-2013, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Taking the advice of thread participants..
My latest acquisition... the Sigma 70 macro 2.8. It's a nice size, it's fast , I've been out with it for one day with terrible light

Congrats! I think the Sigma 70 is a real gem. It is a razor sharp macro and also doubles as a nice portrait lens. Some portrait shots may require a little softening because it captures all of the flaws.
Compared to my first Sigma 105, my Sigma 70 is noticeably sharper, and the working distance is not that much shorter. At $499 NIB, the Sigma 70 offers a big bang for the buck. Enjoy and definitely take some macro shots with a tripod.

telegazz · 02-20-2013, 06:41 AM

Just got a copy of the new Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM haven't been able to try it to much today but it seems pretty sharp

RockvilleBob · 02-20-2013, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Cross posted in Post Your Photos, and the Show us your Bokeh. All taken with the Sigma 70-300 at F5.6 and 800 ISO.

A few of my customers from the last few days....

The upside down feeders...

Red Breasted Nuthatch

Downy Woodpecker

Our feeders are part of their daily rounds.

Redpoll

Blue jay

Pine Grossbeak

Hairy woodpecker, head shot

The whole set.....

Nice shots Norm. How close were you? Did you use a Better Beamer?

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01-21-2013, 09:13 AM	#631
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Originally posted by dcBear78 Cheers for the input.... I was looking for the 10-20 club. But on my phone with tapatalk, sometimes finding specific corners of this place can be difficult. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/lens-clubs/84539-sigma-10-20mm-club-168.html Here's a link

01-21-2013, 09:15 AM	#632
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	hey jsherman and Pentaxor We have a prime gap between the FA 50 1.7 and the Tamron 90 2.8 macro, and the Tamron 90 has become Tess' macro lens, so was thinking the Sigma 70 to both be my macro and fill the prime gap. Tell me I'm looking in the right place.

01-21-2013, 01:31 PM	#633
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Even though I'm a Pentaxian from front to back, my most used lens is the Sigma 17-70 (old version) which performs flawlessly.

01-21-2013, 03:53 PM	#634
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Originally posted by Asahiflex Even though I'm a Pentaxian from front to back, my most used lens is the Sigma 17-70 (old version) which performs flawlessly. I'll agree that it's a fine lens. When I bought my K10D body only, it was the first autofocus lens I bought and it is still my primary lens.

01-21-2013, 03:58 PM	#635
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,689	Originally posted by beachboy2 I agree you don't need a polarizer with this lens. It naturally gives a polarized effect. cheers bb2 I agree with this statement 100%. The first day I had it I took a number of shots of landscapes and has the bluest adjust I've ever shot.

01-21-2013, 08:15 PM	#636
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Cross posted in Post Your Photos, and the Show us your Bokeh. All taken with the Sigma 70-300 at F5.6 and 800 ISO. A few of my customers from the last few days.... The upside down feeders... Red Breasted Nuthatch Downy Woodpecker Our feeders are part of their daily rounds. Redpoll Blue jay Pine Grossbeak Hairy woodpecker, head shot The whole set.....

01-22-2013, 07:08 AM	#637
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by normhead ell me I'm looking in the right place. You are! The Sigma 70/2.8 macro is awesome.

01-26-2013, 02:21 PM	#638
eral95 New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ile de france Photos: Gallery Posts: 29	K10D + Sigma 17-70

01-26-2013, 02:22 PM	#639
eral95 New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ile de france Photos: Gallery Posts: 29	IMGP0172-W1 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!

02-13-2013, 10:19 AM	#641
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Taking the advice of thread participants.. My latest acquisition... the Sigma 70 macro 2.8. It's a nice size, it's fast , I've been out with it for one day with terrible light It's a nice portrait length.. Sharp as you could want, this is a hand held macro, I can't wait to get it on a tripod and make it really shine. A bit long for a walk around lens... but still functional. Not so long that you need a tripod, but it's getting there. More shots ruined by hand shake than with say a 35mm lens.

02-18-2013, 07:21 PM	#642
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by normhead Sigma 70 macro 2.8. Fine lens for sure & you show it well.

02-18-2013, 07:53 PM	#643
Brazeal Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 277	Originally posted by normhead Taking the advice of thread participants.. My latest acquisition... the Sigma 70 macro 2.8. It's a nice size, it's fast , I've been out with it for one day with terrible light Congrats! I think the Sigma 70 is a real gem. It is a razor sharp macro and also doubles as a nice portrait lens. Some portrait shots may require a little softening because it captures all of the flaws. Compared to my first Sigma 105, my Sigma 70 is noticeably sharper, and the working distance is not that much shorter. At $499 NIB, the Sigma 70 offers a big bang for the buck. Enjoy and definitely take some macro shots with a tripod.

02-20-2013, 08:50 AM	#645
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by normhead Cross posted in Post Your Photos, and the Show us your Bokeh. All taken with the Sigma 70-300 at F5.6 and 800 ISO. A few of my customers from the last few days.... The upside down feeders... Red Breasted Nuthatch Downy Woodpecker Our feeders are part of their daily rounds. Redpoll Blue jay Pine Grossbeak Hairy woodpecker, head shot The whole set..... Nice shots Norm. How close were you? Did you use a Better Beamer?