Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

34 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 91/100 and experts rate this product 87/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Review

As usual, Sigma has identified a hole in other manufacturers' lens lineups and produced an excellent product to fill the gap. There is a lot to like in the Sigma 180mm ƒ/2.8 OS Macro:

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Matthew Richards (techradar.com)

Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM review

This Sigma prime macro lens also makes a rather good telephoto

Excellent image quality ; Surprisingly fast autofocus, with focus limiter option

No weather sealing ; Big and heavy for extended hand-held use

Absolutely excellent, the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 macro delivers equally brilliant image quality for extreme close-ups and general telephoto shooting.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by (photoreview.com.au)

Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens

A sophisticated update to a popular macro lens with an extended working distance that facilitates close-ups of mobile creatures.

Longer focal lengths are desirable in macro lenses when you want to photograph moving subjects like insects and small animals. But you need a good working distance to avoid spooking such subjects – and also to allow enough light to reach the subject to...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Jon Tarrant (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sigma Apo Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM

The world's first genuine 1:1 macro with a 180mm focal length

Fast f/2.8 apertureExcellent sharpnessNo colour fringingOptical stabilisationPadded carrying caseRemovable tripod collar

Fiddly lens hoodRather bulky

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Razor sharp

I use this lens for macro wildlife, mostly rocky shores, for my marine biology research. Being able to get 1:1 images whilst being 3ft from the subject is perfect for nervous subjects. Add the APO 1401 tc and a crop bodyand you have a 375mm macro that...

Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Rugged ; Sharp Focus ; Strong Construction ; Versatile

Heavy

Nov, 2015

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