| Latest Review Posted | Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm F4-5.6
I just got back into the photo game having learned ages ago on a Minolta film camera. I bought this used from the marketplace here and have been having a lot of fun with it. CA can be manages. For example the Cedar Waxwing has pretty high contrast but no CA.
The lens is great when you have a good target such as a perched bird. It can be frustrating when trying to pick up a fast moving object. The macro only works at 300mm but I've gotten some nice shots using it.
It is a little bulky compared to the Pentax 55-300 but not so much that I would consider an issue for me. Best sharpness is a stop or two down from wide open.
I know this is not prime sharp but none the less it is pretty darn good for under $100 lens. At full retail I would likely opt for the Pentax 55-300 but if you are on a budget and can get a good price on a used copy I say go for it.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/14376537851_36370e3476_b.jpgCedar Waxwing. © Ted Werth by tw0759, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5198/14199790401_1eb9d16b03_b.jpgIMGP2879 by tw0759, on Flickr
Maco function:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14024098669_f2bd501b53_b.jpgIMGP2981 by tw0759, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2933/13975741581_2520dd0d5f_b.jpgIMGP2015 by tw0759, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/13809643005_c41b601cf6_b.jpg2014-04-12 14.17.23 by tw0759, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/13955834126_b6e4038b9c_b.jpgIMGP1503 by tw0759, on ... |
