Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Olympus Digital SLR

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Pros

  • Well built / quality construction (4)
  • Easily interchangeable (3)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (3)
  • Durable (2)
  • Rugged (2)
  • Consistent output (1)
  • Easy to clean (1)
  • Sharp when it works (1)
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Cons

  • Slow focus (3)
  • Blurry focus (2)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Lens creep (1)
  • Slow and bad focus (1)

Best Uses

  • Wildlife (3)
  • Sports/action (2)
  • General purpose (1)
  • Landscapes (1)
  • Live macro (1)
  • Macro (1)
  • Never would work proper (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
 
 
 

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The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG HSM Lens is a super compact and lightweight large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability. To maintain high optical performance from infinity to close-up 1:1 macro photos without accessories this lens incorporates a Floating Internal Focusing (FIF) system. As a result the lens also features a non-rotating front lens group which makes it easier to work with polarizing filters. The HSM feature provides ultra quiet high-speed autofocusing as well as full-time manual focus override. The improved DG lens design corrects for various aberrations. This macro lens is specially coated to get the best color balance whilst cutting down on ghosting caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. The lens provides the utmost correction against lateral chromatic aberration which is a serious problem for digital SLR cameras.

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Last update: Apr 21, 2009

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Reviews

 

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Review

The real deal

★★★★★
5.0

"if you are prepared for the issues involving serious macro work, this is the ticket. remarkable value considering it's also a great telephoto. when only releases the new 2x teleconverter, with this lens you'll have 35mm equivelent of 600mm around f4. it also works with the only ex-25 extension tube …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 9 2007
Gene
jesup, ga us
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Review

nice lens except...

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Rugged
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Blurry Focus
  • Heavy
  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • Wildlife
 

"The lens seems to be a good lens as long as you are using manual focus. When the AF does work don't expect speed it is slow, but most people use a macro in MF mode anyway. The lens does a decent job as a portrait lens, but again don't expect it to focus very fast. The lens does also seem to hunt a b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 18 2009
caudata
Sacramento, CA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $729.00
 

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Review

Excellent IQ and great features

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Live Macro
 

"I do live macrography. I wanted this lens because of the Floating Internal Focus system. The lens barrel does not extend or rotate. It's a sharp bright lens at f/2.8 and Image Quality is excellent. It was a bit of a surprise to find the range switch on the side. This allows full 1:1 lifesize mac …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 25 2008
McGrandpa
Houston, Tx.
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $729.00
 

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Review

Totally Bummed

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Sharp when it works

    Cons

  • Blurry Focus
  • Lens Creep
  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Upgrade
 

"I shoot models, this lens is very slow and when it locks it's focus can be hit or miss!! Sometimes it is crisp and sharp sometimes it is blurry!! Most of all, I found that it wanders or hunts for focus constantly searching for the subject that it is pointed at!!! I am sending it back along with more …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 19 2008
Stuck with Olympus!
Lawrenceville, Georgia
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  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $729.00
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Review

One of the best macros around

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Macro
  • Wildlife
 

"Never had any problem with the Sigma 150mm on a Olympus E-1. One of the best macros for any camera mount.



Very sharp lens with excellent contrast.



Sigma has one of the best warranties and customer service around. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 25 2008
Chris
Connecticut
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  • Semi-Professional
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