p.6 #1 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
Just pulled the trigger on this lens. I should have mine within a week (or two) according to shop where I ordered it. I decided to try it out as my main tele/portrait/macro lens. Currently I don't own anything over 50mm since I just recently sold my FE 85mm f/1.8. And my CV50/1.2 makes any 85mm portrait oriented lens kinda redundant for me. This would be a lot more versatile lens for me. Although I'm not really a macro shooter (never been) but I think this lens will open up some really nice new opportunities for me.
p.6 #2 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
I too have one coming due to arrive Nov 5-6th. Looking forward to it and see how it handles, wish it were a 150-180mm but will enjoy it for the versatility.
Just got update, now arriving Nov 4th
p.6 #4 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
So I have mine in hand, initial impression is that it is well centered......a concern given the optical complexity. I’ll see if I can shoot some comparisons over the weekend.
p.6 #6 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
Initial thoughts is that is performs similarly to my CV 110. The MF experience is better on the CV, but I think I can manage MF with the Sigma. I had planned to use the Sigma when I'm out with the family and can't setup properly for macro with the CV. I'll try to post some more, but here is a f/2.8 shot from both the Sigma and CV. Both were processed through Photo Ninja and no CA correction (or fringing) was enabled.
Sony a7R III + Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art @ f/2.8
p.6 #8 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
tsdevine wrote:
Initial thoughts is that is performs similarly to my CV 110. The MF experience is better on the CV, but I think I can manage MF with the Sigma. I had planned to use the Sigma when I'm out with the family and can't setup properly for macro with the CV. I'll try to post some more, but here is a f/2.8 shot from both the Sigma and CV. Both were processed through Photo Ninja and no CA correction (or fringing) was enabled.
Interesting. When you look at the full size files you see magenta and green in the wood post base (on the CV) that is in the middle (in focus area and pixel peeping of course). The Sigma has none of it. I would have thought it would have been the other way around.
p.6 #9 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
I see it in both shots, that's moire.... So both lenses are sharp enough to excite moire out of the fine grain in the wood posts.
That's not a lens aberration, that's bayer and a lack of AA filter.
-Tim
nhsonyshooter wrote:
Interesting. When you look at the full size files you see magenta and green in the wood post base (on the CV) that is in the middle (in focus area and pixel peeping of course). The Sigma has none of it. I would have thought it would have been the other way around.
p.6 #10 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
I'll try to do an eye AF test here over the weekend. The AF isn't blazing fast, but not as slow as I expected. It's pretty snappy unless it racks far, then it seems a little slow. But not something that personally bothers me.
It's been dreary most of the day here, I'll see what I can do, although I don't do much of that type of shooting. So you'll have to bear with me.
-Tim
vdo1 wrote:
Thank you!
How is the Eye AF? Feels snappy?
Also how do the coatings compare? Veil in counterlit / sun right outside the frame scenes?
p.6 #13 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
tsdevine wrote:
I see it in both shots, that's moire.... So both lenses are sharp enough to excite moire out of the fine grain in the wood posts.
That's not a lens aberration, that's bayer and a lack of AA filter.
-Tim
Way more evident on the CV. Which is why I'm surprised because I had that lens and never had anything like that pop up. It was on the Riv though so maybe that is the difference.
p.6 #14 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
The more resolution, the harder it would be to get. So that probably is a good part of it.
nhsonyshooter wrote:
Way more evident on the CV. Which is why I'm surprised because I had that lens and never had anything like that pop up. It was on the Riv though so maybe that is the difference.
p.6 #16 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
Believe it or not, I intend to keep both. At least that was my thought going in, we'll see if that changes, but I doubt it.
It was an absolutely dreary day when I was out with the camera. I have another set that tried to show whether there is business with foliage at different distances in front of and behind the focus point. But somehow I muffed the focus, so that was a bust.
vdo1 wrote:
Alternatively you got a particularly sharp sample of the CV so it should sell at a premium
p.6 #17 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
I have been looking for a great macro lens since I moved to Sony. This just may be it. It looks optically like a great performer to me. Price is right too.
p.6 #19 · In Stock: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art ($799)
Thanks for the comparison images Tim. It looks like the Sigma stands up well with the CV.
But having been required to take years of Latin in High School, including countless evenings struggling to translate Julius Caesar's writings, the Latin causes me PTSD.
