Sigma APO 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DG MACRO -- Lens Sample Photo Archive in photography-on-the.net forums

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Jul 20, 2007 12:56 as a reply to @ post 3581018 | #331

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some examples if you look at Attics other posts and check Exif to see if he used the Sig 70-300 or 24-70 EX Macro.

: 350D : Sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 DC MACRO : Sigma 55-200 F4-5.6 DC : Sigma 70 -300 F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO : Kit 18-55 : Photax 300 f5.6 M42:
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Jul 20, 2007 17:46 | #332

got mine this morning! rainy day...

A way better than my other 70-300.

all at 300mm (ish)

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Jul 21, 2007 03:53 | #333

My first attempt at using this lens, and my first photo posted here.

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How can I improve my photos/PP/etc? I'm learning and i'm very much interested in feedback (positive or constructive). - Thanks
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Jul 24, 2007 17:58 as a reply to @ post 2582590 | #334

I love this lens.

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Jul 24, 2007 18:15 as a reply to @ El Duderino's post | #335

This is one of my favourite images with this lens.

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Jul 24, 2007 19:03 as a reply to @ Newfoundland_RCMP's post | #336

Just got it few days ago!

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Jul 25, 2007 01:23 | #337

I love this lens

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Jul 25, 2007 05:34 | #338

Olyst wrote in post #3508476

Olyst... I love that shot. Its almost a painting and I mean that in the best sense.
Excellent.

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Jul 25, 2007 07:36 as a reply to @ Reaperman's post | #339

DeluxeMan love those rain shots....

Here's a couple more shots using the Macro. One is a Grasshopper that lives in my Banana plant and the other was a Bee going frantic on the Lavendar bush. Don't ask me why a Grasshopper lives in a Banana plant coz I don't know.... he/she just loves it there. Perhaps its the moisture?

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Jul 25, 2007 08:36 | #340

thx ReaperMan.
Do you use tube extension for those macro shots? I will buy some realy soon.

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Jul 25, 2007 08:48 | #341

I took this in Murfreesbobo Tn. last week. It is cropped some. I like the lens for the price, but as you can see, my copy is pretty soft at the long end. This shot is made on a tripod with mirror lock up and a release cable.

When I got it, it had serious back focus problems and had to be sent back for calibration. It is a lot better now, but not perfect.

Green Heron

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Reaperman

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Jul 26, 2007 02:59 | #342

DeluxeMan wrote in post #3607637

thx ReaperMan.
Do you use tube extension for those macro shots? I will buy some realy soon.

Hi DeluxeMan. No extension tubes on these. I cropped them a little in photoshop but that was all. The Bee was handheld as they were flitting around the lavendar but the Grasshopper was tripod mounted shot.

I am looking to buy the Canon 100mm Macro when I can afford it or the 150mm Sigma. In the mean while the 70-300 APO DG works really well.

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Jul 26, 2007 03:05 | #343

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PhotoFranz... the focus appears to be on the log/wood (and looks quite sharp) and the Heron looks like it has just moved its upper body. Although it is difficut to judge by internet quality shots. I don't think your lens is that soft. Can you post some more 'still' images at max for comparrison. I'd be interested to see what you get.

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Jul 26, 2007 03:08 as a reply to @ Reaperman's post | #344

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Jul 26, 2007 04:05 | #345

Quick noob question, I have the non-apo version..If I get the apo version, will it make any difference in sharpness/quality

The non-apo version seems soft to me and has some back focusing problems..I was using it at my daughter soccer game and it was ok..

Any help would be really appreciated..

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