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Sigma 258306 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera
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Brand | Sigma |
Focal Length Description | 105 mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 9 |
About this item
- Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 150mm with most cameras
- Focuses down to 1:1 magnification ratio at its closest working distance of 12.3 inches
- A hood adapter, lens hood, front & rear lens caps are included with the lens
- Lens not zoomable
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | — | Macro | Wide Angle | Macro |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | — | Sigma SA, Canon EF | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon Z |
lens design | Prime | — | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus | automatic only, manual only | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual |
minimum focal length | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 105 millimeters |
max focal length | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 105 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 105 millimeters |
model name | 258306 | — | nikkor | macro lens | 204306 | NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S |
max aperture | 2.8 millimeters | 2.8 f stop | 3.5 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 5.6 f stop | 2.8 f stop |
diaphragm blades | 9 | 9 | — | — | 5 | 9 |
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Product Dimensions | 5 x 3.07 x 3.07 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
ASIN | B0058NYW3K |
Item model number | 258306 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #387 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 12, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Sigma Corporation of America |
Language | English |
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Product Description
The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras offers advanced performance of close-up photography. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) system enables handheld close-up photography. A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and one high refractive index SLD lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberration and distortion. A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical path to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration and provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro.The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, providing high contrast images. It is also possible to use this lens with Sigma's APO TELE CONVERTERS. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed autofocus as well as full-time manual focus capability. This lens features a splash proof design for use in harsh conditions and a rounded 9 blade diaphragm creating an attractive blur to the out of focus areas of the image.
From the Manufacturer
High performance, large aperture medium telephoto macro lens with OS (Optical Stabilizer).
High performance, large aperture medium telephoto macro lens with OS (Optical Stabilizer). SLD glass provides good control of aberration and the floating inner focus system ensures high rendering throughout the focusing range. By using Sigma's APO Tele Converter, it is possible to take photos at greater than 1:1 magnification. HSM ensures a quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus override. This lens has a rounded 9 blades diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas.
Large aperture medium telephoto macro lens
This medium telephoto macro lens allows you to maintain an appropriate distance from subjects while still getting close up photos. Since the working distance at its closest focusing position is 142mm, shadows of the lens and camera will not affect photography making it suitable for taking photos of subjects, such as flowers, under natural lighting conditions. In comparison to the Sigma 50mm and 70mm macro lenses, the main subjects can be defined with perfectly smooth and blurred backgrounds.
No Super Multi-Layer Coating (left). With Super Multi-Layer Coating (right).High rendering performance
The lens power layout produces excellent optical performance. High refractive index SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass corrects chromatic aberration, spherical aberration and field curvature. It ensures high rendering performance at all shooting distances. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, maintaining quality images with high contrast.
No Optical Stabilizer (top). With Optical Stabilizer (bottom).Handheld photography with ease
Sigma's OS (Optical Stabilizer) system offers effective correction of approximately 4 stops. As the stabilization effect is visible through the viewfinder, it aids composition and accurate focusing.
* The OS effectiveness will gradually decrease as the shooting distance becomes shorter.
Floating inner focusing
This lens incorporates floating inner focusing which moves two lens groups separately. This minimizes aberrations which occur as shooting distance changes, and enables stable rendering of the image from infinity to 1:1 magnification. This also corrects image distortion, especially when taking close-up pictures. Since focusing does not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use.
Hyper Sonic MotorQuiet and speedy AF
HSM indicates lenses equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor, driven by ultrasonic waves. HSM provides quiet and high speed AF. It is also possible to use full-time manual focus, even if the lens is set to autofocus.
Rounded 9 blades diaphragm
This lens has a rounded 9 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas. This also creates smooth, rounded out of focus highlights when taking photos which have a strong light source in the background such as lights shining on the surface of water.
Lens Construction
In a conventional lens, focusing requires an extension of the entire lens or the front lens group. However, to better accommodate autofocusing mechanisms and closeup photography, a need has arisen for lenses that do not change their length during focusing or suffer from focus-dependent variation in aberration. Therefore, Sigma has developed focusing systems that only move elements within the lens barrel. These incorporate smaller and lighter moving lens elements which help improve auto-focus speed. With their unchanging barrel length and small variation in the center of gravity, these lenses also enhance balance and stability for the photographer. Furthermore, since the front of the lens does not rotate, polarizing filters can be used with extra convenience.
Specifications
Lens Construction 16 Elements in 11 Groups Angle of View 23.3 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades (Rounded diaphragm) Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 31.2cm / 12.3in. Maximum Magnification 1:1 Filter Size Diameter 62mm Dimensions Diameter 78.3mm x Length 126.4mm / 3.1in. x 5.0in. Weight 725g / 25.6oz.MTF Chart
MTF (Modular Transfer Function) is one of the measurements that evaluates a lens' performance, and it contrasts sensitivity at different spacial frequencies. The horizontal axis is in millimeters and shows the distance from the center of the image toward the edges, and contrast value (highest value is 1) is shown in the vertical axis.
The readings at 10 lines per millimeter measure the lens' contrast ability (red lines), repeating fine parallel lines spaced at 30 lines per millimeter measure the lens' sharpness ability (green lines), when the aperture is wide open. Fine repeating line sets are created parallel to a diagonal line running from corner to corner of the frame, are called Sagittal lines (S) and sets of repeating lines vertical to these lines are drawn, called Meridional (M) line sets.
Distortion
effective distortion: When you take a picture of a lattice pattern, it will appear as the blue dotted line shows. the red line illustrates how the lattice pattern will appear in the actual picture when any lens distortion is taken into account.
relative distortion: In this chart, the horizontal axis shows the ideal image height (the distance from the center to the edge of the image [mm]). The vertical axis shows the extent of distortion. The extent of the distortion is represented by how much Y, which is the actual image height, grows (or shrinks) against Y0 which is the ideal image height.
Extent of distortion: D[%]=(Y-Y0/Y0)x100
When you take the picture of a square object, if the distortion amount show a minus value, the image will be seen as expanded (Barrel distortion). If the distortion amount is a plus value, it will be seen as a recessed (pincushi on distortion). When the distortion value is close to 0, the appearance of distortion is very minimal.
Vignetting
The horizontal axis shows the image height (the distance from the center to the edge of the image [mm]). The vertical axis shows the amount of light in the image (based on the amount of light in the image center being 100%). If the peripheral amount of light is lower than the center, the four corners of the image will be darker (vignetting).
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Customers like the value, quality and sharpness of the camera lenses. For example, they mention it's a good lens for general photography, and takes great closeups. They appreciate the spot-on image quality and the sharpness. Opinions are mixed on the focus, noise, and weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the value of the lens. They mention that it is a great lens for general photography and a good lens for macro photography. Some say that the autofocus is noisy during autofocus. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and overall built of the product.
"...to be sure, but this lens isn't either, and it comes in at a lower price point (especially if you catch it on a sale for $569 like I did)...." Read more
"...Well priced, highly rated, and image samples found on the net are all very good. So definitely worth it!Positives:..." Read more
"...Great value (I paid $360 for this British grey market copy) and excellent handling/image quality, makes me question weather I'll even bother taking..." Read more
"...me because it has image stabilization, an f/2.8 maximum aperture and true macro (1:1) image reproduction. The price was very attractive too...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the lens. They say it is well made, has nice bokeh, and is a beautiful macro lens. Customers are also impresseded with the autofocus and say it has a sturdy, rugged feel.
"...The sharpness is spot on, distortion is minimal, and the bokeh is dreamy!..." Read more
"...Well priced, highly rated, and image samples found on the net are all very good. So definitely worth it!Positives:..." Read more
"...It is quite heavy and I have found it to be well made and easy to use.Sharpness/Image quality - Very good...." Read more
"...Rather heavy and large but balances nicely on the camera.Love the OS and find it effective gaining about 2 stops...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces spectacular photos, is amazing for portrait shots, and takes great closeups. The f2.8 aperture gives amazing bokeh, and is great for macro photography. The lens is also excellent for amateur photography or people on a budget.
"...Picture quality is spot on, and comparing shots in my catalogue from both lenses doesn't show any difference to my eye, even when zooming in to full..." Read more
"Beautiful photos... I almost feel like a pro. =)I like to consider myself an intermediate amateur...." Read more
"...So definitely worth it!Positives:--Great image quality. Seriously, super sharp and great out of focus areas..." Read more
"...value (I paid $360 for this British grey market copy) and excellent handling/image quality, makes me question weather I'll even bother taking a..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention it's extremely sharp across the lens at f/2.8-f/11, and super sharp up close. They also appreciate the clear, wide-depth images with tack sharp focus.
"...The sharpness is spot on, distortion is minimal, and the bokeh is dreamy!..." Read more
"...Positives:--Great image quality. Seriously, super sharp and great out of focus areas--Awesome portrait lens...." Read more
"...I sometimes have to apply sharpening to it but overall it is sharp enough for my needs...." Read more
"This lens is sharp. Its good with auto focus, I mainly use manual focus. It's stabilization is good, but I normally use tripod...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that it's good with autofocus, fast, and has no focus problems. However, others say that it can lose focus and have undesirable results if you don't do so. The autofocus range is not enough, and the lens hunts viciously in lower light.
"...--Great image quality. Seriously, super sharp and great out of focus areas--Awesome portrait lens.--the macro is very accurate..." Read more
"...weird noises when focusing which is a bit of a concern but the focusing is fast and it didn't need focus compensation on my camera...." Read more
"...The DOF on this lens at f/2.8 is RAZOR SHARP. You can lose focus and have undesirable results if you don't do something as simple as having your..." Read more
"...The focus limiter is a useful addition since the in-camera focus limiter of the a77ii does not function with my Sigma lenses since the distance..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the camera lens. Some mention it's quite heavy, bulky, and solid, while others say it'll be a pain to carry around.
"...Negatives:--since it is built like a tank, it is a little heavy. Makes the camera feel a little unbalanced..." Read more
"...The lens isn't too heavy. I also own the Sigma 150-500, and have no complaints with that either...." Read more
"...Handling - This lens is slightly front heavy. The switches are easy to use. I'm happy with this lens on a Nikon D500 equipped with a grip...." Read more
"...It is also a great portrait lens. It is a light weight lens." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the noise of the lens. Some mention that the AF is very quiet, while others say that it makes some weird noises when focusing. The OS does make a mechanical grinding noise, which can be heard 1-2 ft away easily. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...and the noise level from the stabilization..." Read more
"...Did not notice any excessive noise.Auto focusing is near silent and accurate, maybe a little on the slow side...." Read more
"...It does make some weird noises when focusing which is a bit of a concern but the focusing is fast and it didn't need focus compensation on my camera...." Read more
"...It's also silent which is a nice bonus.2. Doesn't extend...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image stabilization of the camera lenses. Some mention that it has an f/2.8 maximum aperture, and the optical stabilization is a huge bonus, while others say that it's poor, rough, and noisy.
"...--thing is built like a tank--image stabilization is very good.Negatives:--since it is built like a tank, it is a little heavy...." Read more
"...and it attracted me because it has image stabilization, an f/2.8 maximum aperture and true macro (1:1) image..." Read more
"...The image stabilization feels rough and noisy...." Read more
"...I have read in other reviews that the image stabilization is feature works really well...." Read more
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One word - WIN!
I've shot with Nikon's 105mm macro before, and it's no slouch, to be sure, but this lens isn't either, and it comes in at a lower price point (especially if you catch it on a sale for $569 like I did). I bought it without testing first, based on the aforementioned friends' recommendations, and right out of the box, I knew I had a winner. Compared to the Nikon, it just feels more solid. It seems like it weighs about a pound more than the comparable Nikon, in fact, which may be off-putting to some, but tends to give me more confidence in the build....
Where it differs from the higher priced Nikon is in the max aperture (f22 vs f32 on the Nikon), the focus speed when not limited to specific ranges (the Nikon locks a bit faster when hunting through the entire range), and the noise level from the stabilization (this one is much more noticeable. Not overbearing, but definitely louder). I can say this, though. I know when I'm going to be shooting macro vs. standard, so limiting the focal range with an easy to reach switch takes away the disadvantage in focus speed, and the noise from the OS practically disappears into nothingness once you're acclimated to it, so that's 2 of the 3 comparisons that, to me, don't make a difference in the world. As far as the aperture, will I miss the 1 stop difference between f22 and f32? To be honest, I'll never know, but I doubt the difference will be worth $230 to me at this point, so I'm going to risk saying "nope" to that.
Picture quality is spot on, and comparing shots in my catalogue from both lenses doesn't show any difference to my eye, even when zooming in to full screen. Pixel peepers might be able to find something, but digging through all the detail that I can handle nets stunning results from both lenses, both in macro and standard ranges. The sharpness is spot on, distortion is minimal, and the bokeh is dreamy!
Macro shots, product shots, portraits... for the price of this lens, even at $669, it's hard to justify another 100-200 bucks to brand match in this instance. I'm "all-in" for this lens!
I thought it was going to be a compromise--I was looking for a tele that was reasonable in price and good fast aperture. Apparently, that is in the $1K range. There aren't many primes in the tele range, either. So, when I found out about this one, I figured I would give it a chance. Well priced, highly rated, and image samples found on the net are all very good. So definitely worth it!
Positives:
--Great image quality. Seriously, super sharp and great out of focus areas
--Awesome portrait lens.
--the macro is very accurate
--thing is built like a tank
--image stabilization is very good.
Negatives:
--since it is built like a tank, it is a little heavy. Makes the camera feel a little unbalanced
--Wish it were more like 120mm or so (but that's a personal gripe lol)
Other:
--Use the full size lens hood. It comes with full size, and APS-C hood, but the full size is more than enough, plus you can screw on to the lens backwards and make lens profile much smaller than you can with the APS-C hood.
GREAT lens, especially for the $$!
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Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2023
Very impressive piece of kit and I'm sure I'll have many years of working with it.
Would highly recommend this versatile lens.
Why am I waiting so long to get my money back?