Finally took the plunge and bought a macro enabled lens. Have been looking at a few various options recently like the Sigma 70-300mm APO, Nikkor ai and ai-s 55mm's and Nikkor 28-105mm AF-D but i could never find one within my budget which i'll be honest was quite low due to the impending new arrival. I also didn't want to spend too much as i want to see if macro is something i get into as if not i haven't spent too much and would hopefully make most if not all of the money back by selling the lens etc...

I finally happened upon a seller on ebay selling a Sigma 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Zoom which has a macro facility @ 90mm. It gives 1:2 reproduction when in macro mode like the other lenses i was looking at but i managed to pick it up on the "best offer" thing for £60.

It seems to be a rare lens.... be that good or bad?!?!?! As i can't seem to find any reviews on the lens and i've had nothing back from a post i put on nikoncafe.com but i've found some great images taken with the lens over on Flickr so hopefully it'll be ok.

So once i get it i'll get out and try my hand at some macro shots and let you know how i get on.

Cheers

Dave.

Nice!

Photography is an expensive game - I have a Nikon 35mm f1.8 and a Nikon SB-600 which i have bought recently and I need to get some use of...but its finding the time and the subjects!

I to have just bought another lense, 18 to 35mm,

my range now consists of Sony

18 - 35mm

35 - 70mm

75 - 300mm

x2 tele converter

But still only learning

Edited 11 April, 201115 yr by D15VRS

I to have just bought another lense, 18 to 35mm,

my range now consists of Sony

18 - 35mm

35 - 70mm

75 - 300mm

x2 tele converter

But still only learning

Once it arrives the new lens will be my first non-Nikon lens... And my small collection will stand at....

Nikkor 18-105mm VR.

Nikkor 55-200mm VR.

Nikkor 50mm.

Sigma 28-90mm Macro.

Think i might also have to look out for a x2 TC like yourself.

Cheers

Dave.

Think i might also have to look out for a x2 TC like yourself.

I'd make sure you get a compatible one Dave as not all of them are!

I'd make sure you get a compatible one Dave as not all of them are!

I know... That's what's always put me off before.... Too much hard work involved in finding the right one at the right price.

Cheers

Dave.

Lens arrived today and works great..... Takes a bit of getting used to being able to get down to 10cm and still focus ok.

Still waiting for my UV filter to arrive for it and a step-up ring so as to not have to buy further Polerizer and ND filters. Will have to try and get out and about with it today or tomorrow.

Cheers

Dave.

Nice one Dave Strap it on and show us some pics.

Nice one Dave Strap it on and show us some pics.

ooo-errr missus!!!!

I've just been out to the local park and taken a few shots which i'll put through photoshop either later tonight or tomorrow.

Thought i'd managed to break it at one point though!!! Until i realised it's like some of the Nikkor macro zooms and to put it into & out of macro you need to focus to infinity first.

Cheers

Dave.

Edited 12 April, 201115 yr by WaveyDavey

Dave the X2 tele converter was purchased from L.C.E. perfect condition. £70/£80. Also searched E Bay and they were going for roughly the same price. I got good feed back from LCE and was highly satisfied with their service. I asked the relevant questions all answered no problem. Would use them again without hesitation.

They advised when using the X2, I would have to drop 2 stops for the light, also its not very easy to use hand free, it has to be on a Tripod for stability.

PS I liked the Spring Blossom

Ok here's some of the macro shots i took yesterday using the new Sigma lens.... Still got a bit of learning to do regarding macro and they were all handheld for this initial test...

I also took some other shots with the lens to give it a general test and it seems like a good 'un... I'll post some of the other shots i got with it in another thread.

Daffodil 2 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Daffodils 2 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Pink and White 1 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Pink and White 2 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Red and Yellow 2 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Red and Yellow 1 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Blue and Yellow 2 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Blue and Yellow 1 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Cheers

Dave.

Edited 13 April, 201115 yr by WaveyDavey

Had another macro session earlier today.....

Golden by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Ready to Fly by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Golden 1 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Golden 2 by WaveyDavey13, on Flickr

Cheers

Dave.

Nice snaps, Dave!

Be warned you'll lose autofocus with a 2x TC on your lenses

Looking great Dave. Good buy:)

OT - My work has just loaned this beast out for a small family wedding this weekend in London town - TeleSuperPhoto