Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG Macro

[ions]

Just a guess but perhaps ƒ45 is too small of an aperture and you're getting some diffraction? What are the results around ƒ14 or even ƒ11?

[ufauxreal]

Thanks for the response. What is diffraction?

Because the flower had some depth to it, I thought I needed the highest DOF possible. I will try again tomorrow at f14 or so..

JB

Just a guess but perhaps ƒ45 is too small of an aperture and you're getting some diffraction? What are the results around ƒ14 or even ƒ11?

[ions]

A much better explanation than I could ever provide (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/u-diffraction.shtml).

[ufauxreal]

Thanks again! Very enlightening. I will definitely re-shoot tomorrow using a variety of f-stops.

JB

A much better explanation than I could ever provide (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/u-diffraction.shtml).

[ions]

Yeah, you're after that compromise between maximum depth of field and minimum diffraction. Also remember to consider the physical distance that becomes "sharp" when setting aperture. Looking at that shot I think that ƒ11 may give you a depth of field similar to what you got with the smaller aperture with less diffraction.

The other thing to consider is the length of time needed to take a shot with that aperture. That pic was taken inside with no breeze right? With macro even the tiniest of tiniest movements... blur.

[ufauxreal]

Yes, it was taken indoors. I have a wired remote which I will use tomorrow, instead of the 2 second timer. I may increase the ISO also. That was a 13 second exposure... not sure if that makes a difference or not? I'll post my results.

JB

Yeah, you're after that compromise between maximum depth of field and minimum diffraction. Also remember to consider the physical distance that becomes "sharp" when setting aperture. Looking at that shot I think that ƒ11 may give you a depth of field similar to what you got with the smaller aperture with less diffraction.

The other thing to consider is the length of time needed to take a shot with that aperture. That pic was taken inside with no breeze right? With macro even the tiniest of tiniest movements... blur.

[themadman]

This thread has too much talk and not enough samples!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4402331991_b2ddc4fd78_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4403098156_be6224efd2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4294507344_90ab086c71_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4289524140_c3d7a184aa_o.jpg

[themadman]

Some non-macro shots taken with the lens

My parents dog
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4434464064_3bbe9350ff_o.jpg

My wife
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4433690479_5698ecc260_o.jpg

One of my cats
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4294723458_88aa485482_o.jpg

100% Crop of Cat photo
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4294724146_fcca19833c_o.jpg

[ions]

Action of any sort in this thread is good, it's a great lens!

[longsight]

I've had my Sigma 105 for a while but haven't used it much. Now that spring is quickly approaching I hope to use it more. I took a closeup of a Mum, and was not really happy with the sharpness. I used AF... maybe I should try manual focus, but I figured the camera's eyesight is better than these old eyes :). Below are two images of the same thing... first is with no sharpening, second is sharpened in Photoshop.
EXIF data:

I'm new at Macro photography... any suggestions on improving my technique?

Thanks!

JB

P>S> Just thought of something else. I had the camera on a tripod and used the 2 second self-timer. I also had it on exposure bracket. I wonder if having it on bracket has any effect?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/AfterTheRain.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/AfterTheRainSharp-1.jpg

The second seems better^^.Definately use the manual focus it's more work but it pays dividends in the long run.

I don't generally exposure bracket when doing macro work.

[themadman]

I've had my Sigma 105 for a while but haven't used it much. Now that spring is quickly approaching I hope to use it more. I took a closeup of a Mum, and was not really happy with the sharpness. I used AF... maybe I should try manual focus, but I figured the camera's eyesight is better than these old eyes :). Below are two images of the same thing... first is with no sharpening, second is sharpened in Photoshop.


Never ever ever use autofous for macro. Learn to manual focus it, you will thank yourself in the future.

[ufauxreal]

Thanks! I will try tomorrow.

JB

Never ever ever use autofous for macro. Learn to manual focus it, you will thank yourself in the future.

[ufauxreal]

Here's one from today:

JB

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/Freesia.jpg

[ions]

Good stuff! While I agree manual is usually better for macro I wouldn't use the term "never" regarding AF. Use what works for the situation.

[longsight]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4449971253_be16dd3317_o.jpg

[ufauxreal]

Wow! I really like that image. I love the selective focus. Did you use some sort of filter on it in post processing?

JB

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4449971253_be16dd3317_o.jpg

[ions]

That's probably the 2.8 aperture in action.

[longsight]

Wow! I really like that image. I love the selective focus. Did you use some sort of filter on it in post processing?

JB

No filters were used pre or post i think its just the shallow DOF.

Thanks JB

[ufauxreal]

I've been on a roll with these floral macro shots. Here's a couple from today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/CrocusTrio2.jpg

This next one was inspired by the image posted by longsight a few days ago. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and it's really true in this case.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/CrocusRev.jpg

JB

[ions]

Great stuff! Looks like that softness issue has been resolved! :)

[ufauxreal]

Thanks! Yes, I think I pretty much conquered that, but I still need to sharpen in post processing to really bring out the texture.

JB

Great stuff! Looks like that softness issue has been resolved! :)

[versedmb]

Sold my Canon 100 f/2.8 and kept the Siggy. Love this lens.

From this morning....

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/825738793_fbPgq-XL.jpg


http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/825728462_Uona8-XL.jpg


http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/825733914_pJWGb-XL.jpg

[ions]

Sold my Canon 100 f/2.8 and kept the Siggy. Love this lens.


Huh... interesting. For me the only lens that will replace this lens is the 100mm L.

Nice shots by the way.

[ufauxreal]

Here are a couple more I've taken in the past week or so:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/Freesia.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/TulipBud2.jpg

[ions]

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/Plant4.jpg

[ions]

Same shot with greater DOF. Was windier this time though so getting the bugger centred was a pain.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/Plant4v2.jpg

[ions]

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/YellowBush1.jpg

[almaph]

http://xs.to/image-3820_4BCF665F.jpg

[Mike]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4529517910_732228fe69_o.jpg

[ions]

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/PurpleFlowers.jpg

[ions]

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/WhiteFlowerswithBlue.jpg

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/DogwoodFlowers.jpg

[Mike]

Here is the fruit of my afternoon's labours (pun intended!) shot with the 5DII.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4571820330_71167b64e9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/4571819068_4c5a8e88c0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/4571182709_0c014ceff1_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4571181867_f0d11dfce8_o.jpg

[ions]

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/WhiteFlowerandBug.jpg

[ions]

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/NarrowDepthofGrass.jpg

[~Lefty~]

Here's my contribution. Hope you enjoy.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2139/4512555006_83d51e3f5a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/4512554518_8307e2d653_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4511914399_3d876d9cdd_b.jpg

[~Lefty~]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/4511915303_417fa62abc_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4511914785_a7af47dbd7_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4511914999_c9b933b7cc_b.jpg

[~Lefty~]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4512556784_af46a8213b_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4511915597_6f53b3a912_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4512557018_5ebc784cd0_b.jpg

[~Lefty~]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4512557226_95286910af_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4511916723_9782860453_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/4512557940_dd1a2811a4_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2359/4511917245_bf7a563817_b.jpg

[ions]

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/Dandelion1.jpg

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ionsvw/images/7D/Dandelion3.jpg

[longsight]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4618331543_30a188e298_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/4608257783_a00e6f4e23_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4608257701_000cfa59cb_o.jpg

[dpds68]

Great to see this my Sigma 105 should be here next week ............. I cant wait :p

[Mike]

Yesterday's venture into the garden trying to get some macro shots with my cheapo tubes + macro lens...not easy at all, I had to attach a torch to the lens barrel to help to see to focus. These are the best of a bad bunch:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4691020268_683aed5ea9_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4691019900_b6735f3ff1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4690385429_8a4e737454_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4690385059_66bc798f9d_b.jpg


And now some without the tubes (amazing the difference in the vf without the tubes!) but heavily cropped:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4690384441_78d82e9135_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4690383585_701b86f2d4_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4690382975_bd7903d201_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4691016770_3e31e7b9eb_b.jpg

[veereshai]

Here's my contribution to the thread.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4735595531_902e73e278_b.jpg

[longsight]

A few images from last weekend with the 105mm

1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4742038108_71a05d0372_b.jpg
2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4741037559_2b757acf65_b.jpg
3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4741673552_55517c90a9_b.jpg
4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4741037229_33a2856994_b.jpg
5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4739359581_8a4859d533_b.jpg

[Mike]

Some more from me. I made LordV's coke-can diffuser (http://www.flickr.com/groups/macroviewers/discuss/72157594312315664/) and used it for these shots.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4739192917_910aeea4b6_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4739193321_ed0b872b5d_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4739828372_825e911d18_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4737854607_67e29b5a58_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4739829402_73d3494184_o.jpg

[longsight]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4750862679_62df5dd83b_b.jpg

[idseiya]

I Iove macro / Sigma 105 f2.8 / no process :D

http://upic.me/i/f7/56m_7.jpg (http://upic.me/show.php?id=6aca9cd04fd88f229f04ff197769b1cf)


http://upic.me/i/e7/hm_23.jpg (http://upic.me/show.php?id=b6a4e1a7f7d2bb463be5dad3b08ed838)


http://upic.me/i/28/sm_24.jpg (http://upic.me/show.php?id=d354a0f8c61771ae4a45a93c7ad0ad07)


http://upic.me/i/2r/4m_25.jpg (http://upic.me/show.php?id=598d068ab48797e25a520f89aedf20f6)

[dpds68]

http://i49.tinypic.com/dvt2zk.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2hxt5w0.jpg

I am Loving this lens.

[ions]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4773270248_5855679a87_b.jpg

[veereshai]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4787388449_691040948d_b.jpg

[veereshai]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4809808848_596609469f_z.jpg

[veereshai]

All you need is love - "Beatles" (More like Ladybugs)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4820315004_70c4b781df_z.jpg

[X-Warrior]

Lovely shots :)

[lonelyjew]

First posts in this thread, I'm still getting the hang of this lens but I love it so far.

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/forgetmenot1.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/tanhopperc.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/greenfly2.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/yum.jpg

[Mike]

Found this little chap earlier who was happy to pose for me!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4823660132_1c3766fdc9_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4823660568_46f02e6e36_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4823661576_cf58bcc8bf_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4823662458_86ca73482f_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4823663172_e48d18f991_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4823048577_fecd210ff5_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4823665412_91a74f6743_o.jpg

And a friend of his:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4823048915_bab61941a5_o.jpg

All with the 5DII

[lonelyjew]

A few from today

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/greenspider2.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/dramaticfly.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/leaffly.jpg

[veereshai]

Lovely shots :)

Thank you, I am glad you like them :).

First posts in this thread, I'm still getting the hang of this lens but I love it so far.

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/forgetmenot1.jpg



http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/greenfly2.jpg



Awesome!!

A few from today



http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/dramaticfly.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/leaffly.jpg

Lovely shots of the robberfly. I am yet to find one and capture it on my sensor :D.

[Redone26]

Here's a couple from me, only got the lens a week ago and still practising. Love it though.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc110/redone26/oil4.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc110/redone26/IMG_5471.jpg

Paul

[ions]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4850848551_f27dfd2811_b.jpg

[lonelyjew]

Thanks veereshai!

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/leafhopperclose.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/lilleafhopper.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/redjumpersideclose.jpg

[lonelyjew]

Not to clog the thread with my pictures, but I figured I could post some portrait style pictures.

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/doggy-1.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/doggy5.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/doggy4c.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/doggy2.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/doggy3.jpg

[X-Warrior]

I've found it an excellent piece of glass for portraits as well. Outdoor portraits of course, indoors it's too long. Unfortunately for those who want to see, they're of the family type, which I keep in the private collection.

Does make me want to get that 85mm though, which would be totally awesome for outdoor portraits.

[lonelyjew]

Not my favorite photo but it shows the usefulness of having f/45. Without access to a ND filter being able to stop down so far was the only way to get wispy water in bright direct sunlight.

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/taqfallsclose.jpg

And more macro

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/woodbeatlefacesqcopycopy.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/waspcrabflower.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/orangebflybokeh.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/orangeawesomedetail.jpg

[ions]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4920349355_3161b59eda.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/4920349355/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4920349363_65f53a8942.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/4920349363/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4927739895_2b1f52c7ac.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/4927739895/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4920364223_587f0a26d1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/4920364223/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4927739885_809ea4d601.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/4927739885/)

[lonelyjew]

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/bflyface.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/awesomeclosebfly.jpg

100% crop
http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/awesomeclosebfly100.jpg

[ions]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5085546600_e5db85c000_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5085546600/)

[h14nha]

Recently had an operation and I need to take it easy for a while. I normally wouldn't take my macro out in the winter but I figured I'd give it a run out as its light weight to carry. As the threads been quiet for a few weeks I guess I'm not the only one leaving it at home.
I liked the vivacious green against the muted background in this shot. It was handheld, I couldnt carry the tripod or the monopod. When the weather clears, hopefully tomorrow, I think I'll try it again as I really enjoyed the focal length.

[lonelyjew]

I want it to be warm again... Sigh...

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/phidippusaudax1.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/jumperstacks.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/phidippusaudax11.jpg

[Coppatop85]

I found one of these on craigslist for $200, and have been wanting macro lens for a while. What do you guys think? Worth it?

[ions]

Yes, if it's in good shape. I've seen them used up to $400.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5328952949_38a488907b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5328952949/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5328847099_ab231c1976_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5328847099/)

[ions]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5453797691_7fb6ddabb6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5453797691/)

[ions]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5497349314_a464f6ccec_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5497349314/)

[jabtas]

I can safely say that if I had to get rid of all my lenses but one, this would be the keeper
Its the perfect do-it-all lens, be it macro, portraits, landscapes or whatever else you throw at it

Heres a few of mine

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/132306027.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/98820564.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/98641459.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/115882380.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/56790876.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/100905379.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/99186228.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/101929050.jpg

[ions]

Excellent images Tim!

[jabtas]

Many thanks fella
:D

[h14nha]

Great dog shot Tim, super eye detail.....

[ions]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5504138231_9827e6afee_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5504138231/)

[postcardcv]

my Seiko...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4190632050_de604846b4_b.jpg

[Mike]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5571868939_3677126fc6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5571868939/)Spider 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5571868939/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

[ions]

Sold mine. This is probably my last shot with it that I'll post.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/5766487273_c056968acd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5766487273/)
Black and White Trillium (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5766487273/) by Christopher Brian's Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/christopherbrian/), on Flickr

[Chris wheela]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/5849690451_365985937f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5849690451/)
hedge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5849690451/) by chris wheela (http://www.flickr.com/people/chriswheela/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/5850254504_f2b69496c7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850254504/)
Pink Flower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850254504/) by chris wheela (http://www.flickr.com/people/chriswheela/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/5850245414_448cb30a91_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850245414/)
hope on floor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850245414/) by chris wheela (http://www.flickr.com/people/chriswheela/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/5850286478_53fb15f0ef_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850286478/)
gate&lock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850286478/) by chris wheela (http://www.flickr.com/people/chriswheela/), on Flickr

[ATAMAH]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/5849690451_365985937f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5849690451/)
hedge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5849690451/) by chris wheela (http://www.flickr.com/people/chriswheela/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/5850254504_f2b69496c7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850254504/)
Pink Flower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850254504/) by chris wheela (http://www.flickr.com/people/chriswheela/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/5850245414_448cb30a91_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850245414/)
hope on floor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850245414/) by chris wheela (http://www.flickr.com/people/chriswheela/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/5850286478_53fb15f0ef_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850286478/)
gate&lock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chriswheela/5850286478/) by chris wheela (http://www.flickr.com/people/chriswheela/), on Flickr
Nice photos!

[jabtas]

A few latest shots

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/136104811.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/136104806.jpg

And who says you can only use it for macro work ;)
Add a little LR3 magic, and you got an image from the golden age of photography

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/136152909.jpg

[veereshai]

Lotus:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5959905520_c82c3415df_b.jpg

[Chris wheela]

Lotus:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5959905520_c82c3415df_b.jpg

Wow!

[ZensLens]

Just picked one of these up yesterday used from a local store and so far am really enjoying it. I haven't done a lot of macro with it yet but here are a couple street shots I took on my way home...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6101889794_367b651800_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenslens/6101889794/)
Cheers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenslens/6101889794/) by ZensLens (http://www.flickr.com/people/zenslens/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6101331321_bf89e1ac2a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenslens/6101331321/)
Floating (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenslens/6101331321/) by ZensLens (http://www.flickr.com/people/zenslens/), on Flickr

[ZensLens]

and it does macro really well...
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6106678183_6136efdbe8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenslens/6106678183/)
Spider man! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenslens/6106678183/) by ZensLens (http://www.flickr.com/people/zenslens/), on Flickr

[Chrisneel]

I just picked one of these guys up today for $300 bucks, I think I got a pretty good deal. Now I just need to get a real tripod, my best buy special just isn't going to cut it!

1. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6193505409_bfd251ff4f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193505409/)
IMG_0481 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193505409/) by chris_neel (http://www.flickr.com/people/66313606@N03/), on Flickr

2. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6193505015_917ece790f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193505015/)
IMG_0474 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193505015/) by chris_neel (http://www.flickr.com/people/66313606@N03/), on Flickr

3. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6180/6193504517_14d42d2ccd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193504517/)
IMG_0470 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193504517/) by chris_neel (http://www.flickr.com/people/66313606@N03/), on Flickr

4. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/6193504191_9a6d29bb6b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193504191/)
IMG_0459 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193504191/) by chris_neel (http://www.flickr.com/people/66313606@N03/), on Flickr

5. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6193502655_253ac2e81d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193502655/)
IMG_0418 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6193502655/) by chris_neel (http://www.flickr.com/people/66313606@N03/), on Flickr

[jabtas]

Found this in the garden yesterday

20D & Sigma 105
1/250s f/13.0
http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/138437217.jpg

[ions]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6047/6364466917_4c59bd6a82_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/6364466917/)
Hotel Garden Flowers, Tokyo Japan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/6364466917/) by Christopher Brian's Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/christopherbrian/), on Flickr

I spent about 6 months in Japan just over a decade ago. I took hundreds, if not thousands, of pictures and 5 or 6 of them turned out ok. I have a considerable amount of negatives to go through to find and properly scan the ones I like. Until then I do have some low quality scans of 5x7 prints which I hope sharing will compel me to get proper scanning done.

These flowers were in the garden of the Asakusa hotel I stayed at for about half of my time in Tokyo. The crappy scan really does not do justice to this image. It still remains one of my favourites.

[slwx]

I love this lens. Absolutely love it. Easy to use, great sharpness, love the f2.8, but never gone more narrow than f13. I really like using this for natural light macro, and find it a good walkabout all-purpose lens.

Do stacked shots count?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6431837661_bb14024528_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6431837661/)
Autumn Leaf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6431837661/) by Adam Browning (http://www.flickr.com/people/oertzeni/), on Flickr

Non-stacked stuff...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6405968317_786be970d1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6405968317/)
Smile! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6405968317/) by Adam Browning (http://www.flickr.com/people/oertzeni/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6448883131_e804e47fe6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6448883131/)
Thistles (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6448883131/) by Adam Browning (http://www.flickr.com/people/oertzeni/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6037/6405398879_6ca7f0a489_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6405398879/)
Autumn Nap (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6405398879/) by Adam Browning (http://www.flickr.com/people/oertzeni/), on Flickr

[p360]

I just went through the entire thread; some epic images..!! Keep up the good work. :)

I just purchased the newer, OS version of this lens. Looking forward to it..!

I would like to see some more portrait samples from you guys, please. TIA.

[Mannytkd]

I love this lens. Absolutely love it. Easy to use, great sharpness, love the f2.8, but never gone more narrow than f13. I really like using this for natural light macro, and find it a good walkabout all-purpose lens.

Do stacked shots count?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6431837661_bb14024528_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6431837661/)
Autumn Leaf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6431837661/) by Adam Browning (http://www.flickr.com/people/oertzeni/), on Flickr

Non-stacked stuff...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6405968317_786be970d1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6405968317/)
Smile! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6405968317/) by Adam Browning (http://www.flickr.com/people/oertzeni/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6448883131_e804e47fe6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6448883131/)
Thistles (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6448883131/) by Adam Browning (http://www.flickr.com/people/oertzeni/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6037/6405398879_6ca7f0a489_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6405398879/)
Autumn Nap (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oertzeni/6405398879/) by Adam Browning (http://www.flickr.com/people/oertzeni/), on Flickr

Stacked stuff will be fine, it's still macro with the same lens, just more depth of focus!

[jabtas]

I just went through the entire thread; some epic images..!! Keep up the good work. :)

I just purchased the newer, OS version of this lens. Looking forward to it..!

I would like to see some more portrait samples from you guys, please. TIA.

Have a scan thru my Siggy 105 gallery, some portrait stuff in there
http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/sigma105macro

[p360]

Have a scan thru my Siggy 105 gallery, some portrait stuff in there
http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/sigma105macro


Thanks, Tim. I checked it out; nice stuff you have in there.