1st macro with my new Sigma 105mm :)

[chemicalbro]

got my new Sigma 105mm macro lens today :)
not had much chance to play with it yet
so here's a pic of a wee shield bug.

the lens appears to be nice n sharp and the working distance is way better than with my macro tubes and ef50 (manually focused this one coz i can't seem to get my head around the AF yet :))
f/22 1/200 (with built in flash) iso 100 (exposure levels brought up a bit in raw shooter, apart from that i didn't do anything to the image)
http://hellmouth.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/shield%20bug%202.jpg

[sw2001]

Very sharp and great detail, also very good DOF. Only the left antenna is cut off.

[Bald Eagle]

Looks like you have an excellent new lens, great shot, looking forward to seeing many more with this lens.:D

[Ballen Photo]

This looks very GOOD Alan. It's probably a "KEEPER". ;) :D
-Bruce

[chemicalbro]

thanks for the comments guys... its a pretty cool little lens (tried both the 150 and 105 in the shop and tbh i don't think the 150 was £180 better)...... the 105 will do the job for me :)

[malla1962]

Nice shot with good DOF.:D

[dancinec]

Nice stink bug shot! I like the shot angle and colors. You could go back and catch the next instar after it molts.

[Leorooster]

Alan, you finally got your new lens. Congrats! It looks like it's a great lens. Very sharp and the colors are great.

Working distance is one major advantage of using a dedicated macro lens. Don't forget to try out the macro lens with tubes for more magnification. I just can't wait to see more shots from you!

[RockOne]

Nice shot.

[BigAl-SA]

Nice shot Alan (pity about the antenna though). Manual focusing is the only way to go!!

I also have this lens and I'm very happy with its resolution. I did have some err99 problems, but those have been fixed.