Sigma Lenses

Anybody got experience of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro DG Best regards Ron

Hi Ron,

I have this lens and I am quite satisfied with it. It is said to be a bit soft wide open on the long end but I doubt that somewhat.
As this has been discussed before, here are some sample pics with 100% crop in the pic:

[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/IMGP5817.jpg[/IMG]
A5.6@300, 1/500 s, 200 ISO

[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/IMGP5806.jpg[/IMG]
A5.6@300, 1/750 s, 400 ISO

[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/test70_300.jpg[/IMG]
A5.6@300, 1/1000 s, 200 ISO

All with my trusted *istD. As far as I remember (these are from January 2007) I did not sharpen (at least for the 100% crops) these pics.
While it certainly isn't the sharpest lens around I think it's good value for money...

Hope this helps,
Prieni

Edit: Forgot to mention that, of course, with smaller aperture the sharpness does get better.

Bonnipics
I have one for sale if you are looking for one. Originl box all the paper work etc. Excellent condition. Moved up to a sigma f2.8 70-200 so does not get much use now.

Make me an offer

Jason

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the opportunity, I will consider it in due course, thanks

Best R's

Ron

Hi Ron
I tend to use this lense as my workhorse and have nearly killed it on my pentax ist DL and also on my K10D .. Alas its nearly worn out as I had trouble with the macro switch on the side (my Fault) and the zoom is not as smooth as it was because of this ..

Most of the photos on my website were taken with this lens.. Not the portrait ones but the macro ones were and also the bird shots .. If it helps have a look I would be interested to hear what you think .. link

Regards
Peter