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Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO HSM IF Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $669.00
Buy New: $607.14
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Rating:  11 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 150
Minimum Focal Length: 150
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 3.1 x 3.1
MPN: B00063KO52
Model: B00063KO52
UPC: 085126104542
EAN: 0085126104542
ASIN: B00063KO52
Release Date: May 4, 2006
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Telephoto macro lens with Canon AF mount | | • | Special low-dispersion glass for high image quality | | • | 150-millimeter focal length | | • | f2.8 maximum aperture | | • | Ultra-quiet high-speed autofocus with full-time manual focus override |
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Product Description
Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting that tends to occur when using digital SLR cameras. Super compact and lightweight, this large aperture telephoto lens features life-size macro capability.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 First non-canon lens July 12, 2008
Thomas M. Gaston
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I wanted a longer reach macro lens and couldn't justify the cost of the Canon 180mm macro. After reading many positive reviews I decided to stray from the Canon lineup and purchase this lens.
I can't compare this to other macro lenses since this is my first macro lens, but the build quality (with the exception of weather sealing) and sharpness of this lens is on par with my four Canon 'L' lenses.
On the down side the autofocus does hunt when I've tried to use it, but, with the shallow depth of field in macro shooting I strictly use manual focus and autofocus is a non factor. Also, I don't own any other 72mm lenses which means having to buy more filters if I want to use them.
Great price, build and IQ. Would also recommend a set of Kenko extension tubes, and steady hands.
Great lens June 29, 2008
Eddie Otto Nygaard (Oslo, Norway)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great Macro lens, if you take your time to learn how to use it.
It's tack sharp, handles very well, construction quality is very high.
I got a long macro lens because of the longer working distance and the more pleasing background blur you get. It's a bit harder to use, because DOF becomes narrower and any movements are magnified. With some practice, this became a non issue, and it's quickly become my favorite lens. The IQ is great( sharpness, contrast, bokeh, color). It feels well balanced on my 30D with battery grip and Canon twinlite flash. A bit on the heavy side, but well balanced.
The only downside is AF speed. For macro and tight portraits this isn't an issue, as I use MF only for these shots, but this is a lens I would never use for sports or action photography( specially compared to my 135L). As this review is about the lens and it's intended use( macro), I give it a 5 star rating.
Super Sharp Macro lens May 20, 2008
G. Berger (Bellerose, NY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This lens is amazingly sharp, it is right up there with anything else on the market, including Canon's L lenses. It's one of the sharpest lenses I have ever owned in over 25 years shooting. It is well built, and includes a good lens shade and tripod collar.
It is a macro lens, you need to keep that in mind. Macro lenses tend to be slow focusing. They also have very shallow depth of field at close distances. These are not valid criticisms of this lens, it's just the nature of macro lenses and macro photography. If you are doing macro photography you should be using manual focus at least 95% of the time. You will also need to use a tripod with this lens. If you hand-hold this lens for macro work, you'll never get the results it is capable of.
Buy this lens, use it properly, and you'll be thrilled by what it can do.
 AF doesn't work March 14, 2008
L. Tunon (Miami, Florida)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this lens about a week ago. I have not had the opportunity to shoot many pictures with it but from the first time I tried it the Auto Focus failed to work with the shutter button. It does focus (fairly accurately) with the AF button on my Canon 40D. I contacted Sigma and after 4 days they had not given me an answer. I wrote again and the reply I got was that maybe because the 40D was a new Canon model the engineers had not taken some adjustments into account. They also said that it would take them about a week to get a reply from the engineers.
With Canon I usually get a reply to my email within one day and the explanations to my questions are accurate and to the point.
This is not a cheap lens but compared to a Canon L lens its very much less. I guess the poor service and the engineering flaw is the difference in price between a Sigma and a Canon L lens.
Excellent Macro Value March 6, 2008
Paul L. Levy
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I purchased this lens for macro nature photography, and is paired with either a Canon 20D or a Canon 1DS MK III. I chose this focal length because of the enhanced working distance over a 100 mm lens. The lens is tack sharp, and autofocus works well except for close macro work (where you would opt for manual focus anyway). I have used the lens with Kenko extension tubes, and it works flawlessly. It is every bit as good as Canon L glass at a much lower price. It includes a tripod collar and a very well-made cushioned lens case (not those ineffective pouches Canon uses!). What more can I say? It is a flawless piece of equipment.
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