sigma 50mm macro

Hi

Just picked up a Sigma 50mm macro ( EX DG ) and was wondering if anyone can tell me which extension ring to use if any with an Aquatica housing. I am thinking that if I set the lens to limit focus then I would not need an extension but I have not had a chance to check this out yet.

Regards Mick

I wouldn't spend to much money on this Lens till you check it out fully.

I bought mine 2 months ago and was very disappointed with the Lens resolution that I sent it back for another hoping it was just a defect, but it was not. The new Lens replacement was very soft and it was very noticeable compared to my Tamron 90 and 180 mm Macro Lens I own.

I read nothing but praises about this Lens all over the net and that's why I bought one. I'd be very interested to hear from others if their having the same experience? I sold mine on E Bay last night.

Marc

Marc

I took a few shots with it last night (mainly macro) and found it to be very sharp. I have the canon 100 macro and at this point think that the sigma is as sharp as the canon. I have heard stories of bad copies but I would think that you would have to be pretty unlucky to get two.

I too have heard great reports about this lens and am happy with the results.

Regards Mick Eidam

You don't want to enable the limiter. You should check Aquatica's website for lens port combinations and get an extension ring if you need it. I do not have experience with that particular lens.

I purchased a Sigma 50mm macro and was extremely happy with the results. It sounds like you "struck out" twice w/ the Sigma Marc, as they are known for poor quality control. I must have just gotten a good one.

At $175, this lens in a must-have piece of kit, in my opinion, especially for Canon shooters.

Cheers

James

I have the same lens and Aquatica 5D. I confirm it is too long for the standard macro port by a very tiny amount when racked out to 1:1. I told Blake at Aquatica about this and he basically said any very small extension would do the job.

The lens port/rings/zoom gears/dioptre etc information on their web site was very limited for non-Nikon kit last time I looked. It is supposed to be in process of being updated.

Jim Greenfield

Thanks Jim

I had a play with it last night and agree with what you say. I am going to use one of the extensions I have got and give it a try tommorrow.

Thanks all

Mick