Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG
9.2 out of 10

Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG

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Reviews for Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG

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Overall 9
8.8
Audio & image quality 9
9.0
Versatility 9
8.5
Usability 8
8.0
Build quality 9
8.8

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens

PhotoReview
29 March 2007
  • Excerpt: The 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro sits in the middle of Sigma's range of 1:1 true macro lenses. Keenly priced, it is designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras, but...
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Overall 8
8.0

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

ePHOTOzine
15 November 2011
  • Summary: A good lens made better. The improvement in contrast and extra control of flare and ghosting provided by the DG coating are, in themselves, worth the upgrade.
  • Pros: Very good optical performance throughout the aperture range, Edges as good as centre. (on APS-C sensor), Contrast and aberration control improved from older model, Val...
  • Cons: AF still not lightning., Lens cap not useable with hood. (minor niggle)
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105 mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

LensTip.com
5 May 2010
  • Conclusion: If only Sigma decided to equip the 2.8/105 lens with an HSM motor we would have a nearly perfect device.
  • Cons: slow, noisy and averagely accurate autofocus
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Overall 8
8.0

Reviews: Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG: Review

Electronics Made Easy
31 May 2009
  • Summary: The Sigma Macro 105mm F2.8 EX DG is an excellent telephoto macro lens. It delivers images at normal focusing ranges that are crisp and clear and of high image quality.
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Overall 7
7.2

Sigma 105mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro

ePHOTOzine
7 November 2007
  • Excerpt: Sigma's 105mm macro optic costs around £380, which is the same price as their more recently released 70mm F/2.8.
  • Pros: Good build quality, Easy to switch between manual and auto focus, Smooth manual focus action, Recessed front element reduces need to use supplied hood
  • Cons: Lacklustre performance at maximum aperture, Slow, noisy AF
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Overall 9
8.7
Value for money 10
10
Overall quality 8
8.0
Build quality 8
8.0

Sigma AF 105mm f/2.8 EX DG macro

photozone.de
22 June 2007
  • Conclusion: The Sigma AF 105mm f/2.8 EX DG macro is an excellent lens without any significant optical flaws. The resolution figures are excellent and neither distortions nor CAs nor...
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Overall 9
8.7
Value for money 10
10
Overall quality 8
8.0
Build quality 8
8.0

Sigma AF 105mm f/2.8 EX DG macro

photozone.de
20 June 2007
  • Conclusion: The Sigma AF 105mm f/2.8 EX DG macro is an excellent lens without any significant flaw. It's optically as good as the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro.
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Overall 8
8.2
Design 8
8.0
Value for money 9
8.5
Features 9
8.5
Performance 9
8.5
Picture quality 8
7.5

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

What Digital Camera
17 June 2007
  • Excerpt: Finished in Sigma’s signature matt-black coating and with an EX gold ring at the front, this is a good looking lens that exhibits excellent mid-aperture sharpness.
  • Pros: Strong mid-aperture MTF
  • Cons: Quirky lens & non-reversible hood
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REVIEW: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

photodo
16 June 2007
  • Conclusion: A good lens made better. The improvement in contrast and extra control of flare and ghosting provided by the DG coating are, in themselves, worth the upgrade.
  • Pros: Very good optical performance throughout the aperture range, Edges as good as centre. (on APS-C sensor), Contrast and aberration control improved from older model, Val...
  • Cons: AF still not lightning., Lens cap not useable with hood. (minor niggle)
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REVIEW: Sigma 105mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro

photodo
14 June 2007
  • Excerpt: It is one of the most popular macro lenses around, and ePHOTOzine's Gary Wolstenhome checks it out Sigma's 105mm macro optic costs around £380, which is the same price
  • Pros: Good build quality, Easy to switch between manual and auto focus, Smooth manual focus action, Recessed front element reduces need to use supplied hood
  • Cons: Lacklustre performance at maximum aperture, Slow, noisy AF
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