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Sigma 150mm f2.8 Macro EX
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Super
compact and lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens
with life-size macro capability.
This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to
shoot up to 1:1 life size close-ups. Its large F2.8
aperture makes it an ideal lens for digital SLR as well
as film SLR cameras.
Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements control
various color aberrations and assure high image quality.
Super Multi Coating gives superb color performance
whilst cutting down flare and ghost. Its compact, yet
advanced, construction has an overall length of Length
137mm, maximum diameter of 79.6mm, filter size of ɔ72mm
and weight of 895grams.
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Tele macro lenses have a greater working distance. It is
possible to enjoy Macro photography, even when you are
far from subject. This enables you to capture the small
animals and insects without disturbing them. Very narrow
depth-of-field allows selective focusing and less
distracting backgrounds. Large aperture of F2.8 is ideal
for sports, action and indoor photography.
Two SLD glass elements control various color aberrations
and assure high and sharp image quality.
Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual
focus override
The HSM models provide ultra quiet high-speed
autofocusing as well as full-time manual focus override.
Floating Focusing System produces excellent
optical performancee
A floating focusing system moves two different lens
groups in the optical system to different positions.
This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and
spherical aberration. Since focusing does not change its
overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use.
Super Multi Layer Coating
“Super Multi Layer Coating” of this lens gives superb
color performance whilst cutting down flare and ghost
caused by reflections from the digital image sensor.
APO Tele-Converter EX (optional)
It is also possible to use this lens with Sigma 1.4x EX
and 2x EX APO Tele-Converter. When this lens is used
with the 1.4x EX or 2x EX Apo Tele Converters
(optional), it becomes a 210mm F4 AF tele-macro lens or
a 300mm F5.6 MF tele-macro lens respectively.
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Lens Constructionn
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16 Elements in 12 Groups
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Angle of View
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16.4 degrees
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Number of Diaphragm Blades
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9 Blades
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Minimum Aperture
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F22
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Minimum Focusing Distance
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38cm
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Maximum Magnification
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1:1
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Filter Size
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72mm
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Dimensions
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Diameter 79.6mm X Length 137mm
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Weight
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895g
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Geoffrey Crawley - Amateur Photographer - March 2005
'With regards to controlling distortion, the Sigma 150mm is
clearly a first-class optic.'
'Sigma has produced a good all-round performer that will be
welcomed over a broad band of applications... it represents
very good value.'
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Ephotozine - June 2005
'A well made and thought out macro lens with enough focal
length to enable skittish insect photography without putting
them to flight. Quiet and faster focusing with the ability
to restrict the focusing to the area you are working in
improves the experience also. Good balance on the excellent
tripod collar makes for easy tripod work.’ |
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F2 Freelance and Digital - June / July 2005
'The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro was, quite simply, excellent on
full frame digital, excellent on full frame film, and
stunning on APS-C sensor digital where the crop factor made
it feel like having a 225mm f/2.8 for full frame which would
focus larger than 1:1! This lens, tested in Nikon mount on
the D2X, Fuji S3, Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n and Velvia 100 film
would have to get our highest blob rating if we didn’t
despise blob ratings. Of course it has won photo press
awards already, and no wonder.' |
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Professional Image Maker - June/July/August 2006
'Photographers who specialize in natural history photography
either for money or enjoyment are going to love this one!'
’The engineering of this lens is up to the usual high
standard we expect from the maker.’ 'The performance of the
Sigma was essentially flawless and in the field it was way
ahead of all the other problems such as camera shake and
subject movement – this is a lens you can trust to do any
job.' ‘The 150mm lens however is a real beauty, right up
there with the standard we have come to expect from Sigma.’ |
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Which Digital Camera - September 2006
'Sigma’s EX Matt finish is smart and hardwearing. The broad
manual focus ring has a quality feel and good ribbing, so is
easy to grip. Focusing is internal so the lens doesn’t
change size as you focus closer. AF is smooth and almost
silent, thanks to Sigma’s Hypersonic Motor, and a three
position focus limiter stops the lens hunting through its
full range.’ |
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Photography Monthly - June 2007
'This lens is professionally built with all the attributes
that you could possibly want included. It’s quick and quiet
in use and provides punchy image quality, plus it sports a
price tag that won’t make your bank manager blanch.’ |
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Professional Photographer - July 2007
'As a macro, it works well, with plenty of working distance
to chase bugs and the like, but short enough to handhold.
Professionally built and offering everything you could
possibly want, this lens is quick, quiet and produces punchy
images. And the price won’t make too big a dent in your bank
balance either.’ |
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Digital Camera - September 2007
’Closest focus distance is 0.38 metres but with a focal
length of 150mm, you don’t need to get so close to start
with.’ ‘With its 150mm focal length, HSM autofocus and
sturdy tripod collar, the Sigma certainly has plenty going
for it at the price point.’ |
| Daily hire |
£17
(£19 inc VAT) |
Weekend hire |
£25
(£29 inc VAT) |
| Weekly
hire |
£49
(£57 inc VAT) |
Fortnightly |
£65
(£76 inc VAT) |
| 3 Weekly |
£81
(£95 inc VAT) |
Deposit |
£150 |
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Delivery and all-day collection will be by courier at a
cost of £20 (9.30am and 11am timed deliveries are available for an
extra charge). Please note that there is a minimum hire charge of £30 (inc
VAT).
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Yes, following requests we have put together great value SLR packages, mainly for wedding applications but valid for many other uses. Included in each is a wide angle and telephoto zoom lens, flash gun and addition compact flash gun. On average you will save at least 10% over the separate charges. Hire another back-up package and you will receive a further 5% off!!
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