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Hans Deventer
24th October 2006, 05:27 AM (05:27)
Today, I've ordered this (http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3253&navigator=5) lens. Sold some stuff on the Dutch equivalent of Ebay (don't think Hannie would have agreed otherwise, and she's right about that) so I'm looking forward to this lens.

I've noticed that I've had quite some occasions when I would have loved to get closer to the subject but I could not because I was already at the focussing limit.

Checking some review sites, it seems this lens is at least as good as any in the 100mm macro range. Of course Nikon's 105mm VR (http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022103nikonafsvr105.asp) would have been great but it is almost twice as expensive (in The Netherlands, that is. I'll never understand the big differences in pricing between Europe and the USA).

Contrary to the Nikkor 18-200, this one is in stock so I expect it this week. Hope to show you what it can do soon!
Hans Deventer
27th October 2006, 01:17 PM (13:17)
Got it today! So here is an example. I think I like it.
Joel Merrill
27th October 2006, 04:11 PM (16:11)
Wow, that looks great!

Joel :fav18
Beth Larpenter-Shurbutt
27th October 2006, 05:39 PM (17:39)
Beautiful Hans! Makes me want to try my hand at a lens like that! The rose is beautiful and you captured its beauty!!

Beth
Hans Deventer
28th October 2006, 03:31 AM (03:31)
Beautiful Hans! Makes me want to try my hand at a lens like that! The rose is beautiful and you captured its beauty!!


Beth, most macro lenses that get to 1:1 will do the trick. And the closer to 50mm, the cheaper they are. However, the advantage of the 100mm series is that you get more working distance from the subject, which might be convenient if you try to catch small wildlife.
Hans Deventer
28th October 2006, 08:29 AM (08:29)
Walking around in our garden I took the following shots. I still like my new lens a lot! For this specific purpose, of course.
All were taken with a tripod, you almost always will have to, especially in low light conditions as today. It is very cloudy today in the Netherlands.
Judy Hamilton
28th October 2006, 09:16 PM (21:16)
I LOVE IT!!! i have a Sigma..that i also really enjoy
28-300mm

i really like this lens Hans..what can i expect to pay for it here in the USA???

Santa are you lisyening???...then my santas have chided me for being too daring..they equate this with not being a good
well behaved grandmother

oh! that was during 2005...i think i have been good this year

Judy
Hans Deventer
29th October 2006, 03:12 AM (03:12)
i really like this lens Hans..what can i expect to pay for it here in the USA???

I found it with www.froogle.com for $ 321 here (http://www.preferredphoto.com/product.asp?id=sg10528exnk)

Seems like a good price! Stuff like this is always cheaper in the USA.
Wanda Van Winkle
29th October 2006, 04:46 AM (04:46)
Got it today! So here is an example. I think I like it.

Wow. That is truly unreal looking, or REAL looking. Amazing.
Cindi Hammons
30th October 2006, 06:28 PM (18:28)
Hans,

Was that image taken outside or with window light. The light is very diffused and lovely. If you have any local photo contests...you need to enter that one. Wow...
Hans Deventer
31st October 2006, 12:55 AM (00:55)
Hans,

Was that image taken outside or with window light. The light is very diffused and lovely. If you have any local photo contests...you need to enter that one. Wow...

It was inside. It was one of the many flowers that Hannie got.