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Archive 2015 · Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

  
 
DanPBrown
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM


Does anyone have experience with this lens? I'm very curious how it stacks up against the Canon 180 3.5.
Thanks,
Dan



Mar 02, 2015 at 07:30 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM


It is supposed to be very, very good.

I have used the Sigma 150mm version and prefer that focal length over 180mm.

Either are heavier than the Canon 180.

You get more AF points to pick from in current Canon cameras with the Sigma vs the Canon ("lens groups" in the camera manual).

Lensrentals had a promo where the rental fee from some Sigma lenses was partially credited towards the purchase price.



Mar 02, 2015 at 07:55 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM


Lloyd Chambers did a head-to-head against the Leica 180 Elmarit APO and the Sigma acquitted itself remarkably well.


Mar 02, 2015 at 08:22 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM


Thanks for the info. It is tempting to replace my Canon 180. The canon is great at macro distances but I feel it is lacking near infinity.
Dan
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Mar 02, 2015 at 08:41 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM


Any additional thoughts over the past year? I'm also considering replacing my Canon 180 with the Sigma 180/2.8 in view of various positive reviews, but the latter haven't touched on a few points that are important to me.

How is the manual focus feel? I'd expect to use MF basically all the time. Does it have decent focus throw? Any play in focus ring? Thanks.



Feb 21, 2016 at 12:06 AM





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