Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Okay, one confession before moving further: I am second hand buyer! Yeah, because I don’t have enough fund to buy brand new items. 😀

Now moving on, I just bought a pre-owned Sigma 105mm EX DG Macro lens yesterday. The lens for Canon mount. Did a little testing and I took it home smiling.

Here’s sample video clip about the lens, and after the jump sample photos I took immediately to test the IQ of the lens. I am mounting it to my Canon EOS 5D Classic or some calls it Mark 1.


Video courtesy of baloudim

Sample photos:

Omega Seamaster Vintage

Rolex Submariner

Rolex Submariner

The Sigma 105mm can work both for full frame DSLR and likewise for the cropped sensors model.

Sigma description:

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

Extremely compact weighing only 16 ounces & measures only 3.8 inches long.

A lens hood, front & rear lens caps and carrying case are included with the lens.

I will take actual photo of the lens and post it soon. 🙂

Here is the specs, lifted from the Sigma Website:

Lens Construction 11 Elements in 10 Groups
Angle of View 23.3º
Number of Diaphragm Blades 8
Mininum Aperture f22/45
Minimum Focusing Distance 31 cm / 12.3 in
Working Distance 12cm / 4.7in
Filter Size (mm) 58
Maximum Magnifications 1:1
Dimensions
(Diameter x Length)
74 x 95 mm/3.1 x 3.7 in
Extended Dimensions 150 mm / 5.9 in
Weight 450g / 15.9oz.
Corresponding Mounts Sigma EX, DG
Nikon D Canon EX, DG
Sony/Minolta  EX , DG,D
Pentax EX,DG
FourThirds EX ,DG
EX – EX Lens
DG – DG for Digital
D – Distance Information Function

Depth of field of medium telephoto macro lenses is generally very shallow; however, Sigma, Canon and SONY mounts of this lens have a minimum aperture of F45 (or F22 for FOUR THIRDS or F32 for Nikon and Pentax mounts) for incredible depth of field.

Minimum Aperture: F45: CANON, SIGMA,SONY F32: NIKON, PENTAX F22: FOUR THIRDS

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Raffy Pedrajita

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Rafael Pedrajita is the founder of Tech Patrol and a seasoned freelancer and blogger who has been creating digital content since March 2010. Beyond his work in the tech space, he is a proud husband to his wife, Amor.

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