Sigma 150 / 2,8 APO/EX/DG/OS/HSM Macro

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On average, users rate this product 91/100 and experts rate this product 88/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sigma 150 / 2,8 APO/EX/DG/OS/HSM Macro from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 user reviews of Sigma 150 / 2,8 APO/EX/DG/OS/HSM Macro from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and design. The reliability and usability also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens Review

Is the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX APO DG HSM Macro

All in all, it is difficult to complain about this lens. Sigma has outdone itself by producing a very effective, high-speed tele-macro lens that allows hobbyist and professional photographers alike get closer to their subjects than ever before. While...

Classy- offers superior image quality and focal lengthAffordable- priced very reasonably compared to othersPerformer- one of the world's first high-speed tele-macro lensProfessional- intricate features and glass elements

Improvable- inconsistent autofocus accuracy

Hobbyist and professional photographers who want one of the latest and...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Pop Photo Staff (popphoto.com)

Lens Test: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO MACRO DG AF

Originally published March 2005

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : terry (dpexpert.com.au)

REVIEW—SIGMA 150MM APO MACRO DG HSM]

This f2.8 lens is one of a number of Sigma macro lenses and sits between the 105mm and 180mm units. It is image stabilised and focuses internally so the lens barrel does not extend. It has full frame coverage and on an APS sensor camera has a focal...

This is a very sharp lens that is optically outstanding. The quality of the construction is up to the standard we now expect from the top Sigma lenses ; DISLIKE: Auto focus is just a tad slow — a common enough issue with long macro lenses — and there...

Auto focus is just a tad slow — a common enough issue with long macro lenses — and there is some focus hunting in low contrast light. The lens is very heavy — but it is the mass of quality ; VERDICT: Sigma has raised the bar for third party optics and...

Sigma has raised the bar for third party optics and demonstrates its confidence in its products by pricing them near the alternatives from the camera makers. If you think that third party means cheap and cheerful, think again. This particular lens is...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX IF HSM Macro

The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX IF HSM Macro lens costs around £560 and has a bright maximum aperture of f/2.8, internal focus design, silent Hyper Sonic focus motor, with full-time manual override and allows for 1:1 magnification at its closest focus...

Good resolution; Low levels of chromatic aberrations; Fast AF; Great build quality; Internal focus design; Price

Loss of contrast when shooting into the light

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO Macro

The producer assures us that a Sigma 2.8/150 EX DG HSM APO is the first super-fast zoom Macro lens in the world. It is true that its parameters look impressive. A solid EX construction belongs to the Sigma lenses highest quality series. Three APO...

very good image quality in the centre and at the edge of the frame ; solid casing ; excellent chromatic aberration correction ; zero distortion ; very well corrected coma ; slight astigmatism ; good work against bright light ; quick and silent...

low accuracy of focusing mechanism

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by (tech.co.uk)

Sigma 150mm f2.8 APO Macro DG EX IF HSM

This Sigma is a heavyweight among macro lenses at 900g, and comes with its own tripod mounting collar as standard. 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

Attractive, Good HD pictures, Good value for money

Non-high def material disappoints, Mediocre sound, Image quality not the best

With its 150mm focal length, HSM autofocus and sturdy tripod collar, the Sigma has plenty going for it at this price

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Sigma APO Macro 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM

SIGMA APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds Mount Super compact and lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability for Four Thirds cameras. This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1...

This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-up. This macro lens maximizes the potential of Four-Thirds mount system. This lens reduces the chromatic aberration of magnification, which is a critical problem...

Feb, 2006

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 APO Macro DG

Sigma have added a fourth dedicated macro lens to their already good line-up. The lens' 150mm focal length, it fills the gap between the existing 105mm and 180mm offerings. It manages to maintain the larger aperture of the 105mm lens at f/2.8 whilst...

Quiet Focusing, quicker but not lightning.; Lens does not extend, front element does not rotate.; Excellent tripod collar.; Ability to accept same make converters

No belt loop on pouch

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...

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX IF HSM Macro

A telephoto Macro lens with a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture that will allow frame-filling shots without having to get too close.

Good resolution; Low levels of chromatic aberrations; Fast AF; Great build quality; Internal focus design; Price

Loss of contrast when shooting into the light

As you can see from the picture above, this lens is capable of superb results and even performs well enough at maximum aperture to double as a long portrait lens if shallow depth of field and compression of perspective is required.

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