Sigma AF 105mm F/2.8 EX DG 1:1 Macro lens for Sony/Minolta
Manufacturers Description: This Sigma AF 105mm F/2.8 EX DG is a large aperture dual focus medium macro lens ideal shooting the smaller things in our world that exist virtually unseen. A macro lens is one which will focus on a subject close enough to render it "life-size" on the image plane in your camera. It also has a "flat" field" front lens element so that it can shoot images of flat objects such as artwork or postage stamps and be tack sharp all the way across the image. This Sigma AF 105mm F/2.8 Macro lens is ideally suited for taking pictures insects or other small creatures, but it is also the perfect focal length for facial portraits rendering the best perspective of the human face, but if using an external flashgun, it is advised you use a diffuser dome for better lighting control and to negate casting harsh shadows or blinding your subject. This greater distance also allows the photographer more flexibility in lighting the subject with natural light reflectors. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide optimum color correction and sharpness throughout the entire range and a Super Multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. A floating internal focus system enables a minimum shooting distance of 12.3 inches enabling ability to shoot with critical sharpness regardless of distance. So don't miss the tiny insects, flowers of the world or the details in a stamp or coin collection or a piece of embroidery all of which are seldom noticed but offer a fascinating world if you look closely enough. Capture them with the Sigma AF 105mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro. This is a full frame lens but will work on APS-C A-Mount camera bodies though the focal length will be mm (35mm equivalent) due to the 1.5x crop factor. The lens is supplied boxed complete and it's in excellent overall condition and is one of the more affordable true-life 1:1 full-frame portrait/macro lenses. Postage/Shipping: For UK, price includes postage. For EU, add £ to price for international tracked + signed service (if available in your country). Payment methods: PayPal (GIFT) or *Standard (*any fees to be paid by the buyer), cash on collection, building society issued cheque, BACS transfer, bankers draft, postal order and **personal cheque (**will have to be cleared first).