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Sigma 28-80 3.5 5.6 Macro

I bought this lens for two reasons. One I had sold my initial digital rebel kits lens. Two, I wanted to be able to take close up macro shots.  I have to admit that it feels cheap. There is a lot of plastic in the body, but for $79.00 I am not complaining.  It consistently delivers crystal clear pictures.

Sigma Macro 3.5-5.6 from the  top. You can see the zoom and distance scales.  This lens also has a depth of field (DOF)  scale.  Same shot with a little better view of the DOF scale.
Shot with the above lens at 28MM 1/200 at F9 Shot with the same lens at 70MM 1/200 at F9.
The reason I got this lens was to get in close. Notice the clarity of the veins in the petals even with the compression of a thumb nailed jJPG

 

Tech Specs:

 

  • Mount: Canon EF (AutoFocus)
  • Lens Constructions: 7 Groups 7 Elements
  • Angle of View (Diagonal): 75.4 degrees -30.3 degrees
  • Number of blades in diaphragm: 8
  • Minimum Aperture: f22 - 32
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 50cm (7cm Macro)/ 19.7in (9.4in Macro)
  • Magnifications: 1:5.4 (1:2 Macro):
  • Filter Size: 55
  • Dimensions (Dia x Length) 69.5 x 71.4mm / 2.7 x 2.8in (Fully Extended Length 96.5mm / 3.8in)
  • Weight: 255g / 9oz
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