How this lens perform in Nikon D7100? Any focusing issue with this? How is corner sharpness at wide angle ?how's result in macro and portraits ?
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Hi, my last 11 pictures were taken with the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8, you see them on http://500px.com/alex_gomez
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I just put this lens on my D7100 and it meters properly. When in Manual or Aperture Priority mode, I can adjust the aperture using the front wheel on the camera. The D7100 is essentially the same camera as the D7000, so it should work just fine. Just be sure to spend the extra $30 to get the Nikon communication chip. This is a well-made, sharp lens at a bargain price. Manual focus is a little tricky wide open, but I think this is normal for a fast, manual focus lens.
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The T3i is a great camera but a lens really makes all the difference. I use this macro often on a crop frame 7D similar to your T3i and had the opportunity to use it on full frame cameras too. It's fast, quiet, and the IS is fairly new (1 year old) and defiantly worth having especially on a higher focal length of 100mm. I would say this is one of my more popular lenses I enjoy.
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I found that I had not been pleased with the focus at times on my D7000. I purchased The SpyderLensCal and it confirmed on multiple lens's that it was backfocusing.. All lens's were in the back focus category... I am very pleased with the results... Waiting for nice weather to calibrate my Tamron 150-600 and i suspect it will be in the same category as the other lens's...
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Wanted to let you all know that I decided on the D7000 and picked one up today. Couldn't be happier. Continuous autofocus during video shooting is useless on it, but I'm learning to manually focus, which is actually more rewarding for me; when shooting at f/1.8 you can get a very cinematic look focusing manually, even when you're chasing around your twin toddlers!
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I use this lens mainly for taking macro pictures of flowers etc with both my Nikon D90 and D7000. I have taken pictures in low light situations and have had noproblem. If I were to take pictures in dance performances though I probably would choose say the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens where macro would not necessarily be the issue.Hope this is some help to you.
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I have the D7000. I find that the lens works very well but you do have the "crop" situation since it's not a DX specific lens. I guess it gives you an effective focal length of about 85mm. It is a very good lens. I used it for general photography at a party recently on my D750. Got some great pictures.
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My opinion goes against some other comments. I use a Sigma 150-500 and Sigma 70-300 (the newer version) on my D7100, shooting motorsports, where the speeds reached are quite a bit higher than kids playing football, and the focusing speed is very good, especially on the 120-300. I've never lost a shot due to slow focus, even when panning as the cars go by at 150mph+. I've used the 20-700 Sigma, and it's even a bit faster.
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Thank you for taking the time to answer my question, I ended up buying the Sigma lens and I agree with you when you say that is a great value for the price.So far I'm very happy with this lens, I have used it in both daylight and night time (with external flash) and the results have been excellent with my D5000, the OS is great and focusing is very fast indeed.Again, thank's !George
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Everything I've found shows this lens will work with a D750. It's a fine Macro/Micro ?
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I personally love this lens. But then, I am not trying to photograph bugs with it. My photos are perfect and have caught some great photos of hummingbirds I was shooting recently. I have a Canon T3. It does Macro.
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I'm don't know anything about the Nikon D3300 but I have been using this lens for a few months and find macro shots are superb. For the price and quality, nothing beats it.
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Hi John, I love this lens, FOR WHAT I DO. As Nikon Brad says, it ain't subtle on the street and it's narrow for landscape. Your reply to him, though, kind of changes the emphasis of what you are looking for because you say your aim is to go for the D810 in time. Would you not be better at this stage to go for lenses compatible with that full frame body when you can afford it???????? If you use this Sigma lens on a D810 you will force the body to downgrade, effectively, to a smaller format the same as you are using now, thereby defeating the purpose of your upgraded body. Sorry to raise more questions than answers but you could spend a fortune on glass that then will not work to best advantage with your dream body so you will have to change your lenses as well (and the crop sensor lenses don't hold their second hand value like the full frame ones do, generally). Coming back to what you like to photograph, on the street big is not necessarily beautiful where kit is concerned. A D810 body with almost any of the quality shorter zooms on it, like the Nikon f2.8, is a pretty big piece of kit when you compare it to your 7100 plus a suitable DX format lens. This is one of the very reasons the 7100 body sells so well! Great quality and not too big/heavy, At the opposite end of the focal length range the crop sensor works well for you too as it effectively increases the zoom effect of any lens you marry it with, turning a 70-200 into a 110-300 approximately. Approximately! You can do the math more precisely if you like!And your F2.8 is still an f2.8. And your body is using the centre of the lens which is likely the best part. Win, win. Best of all - - - - no loan for a new body!!! Good luck, JohnEddy. I wish you well with your picture making. Will
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I also have this slow focus problem on my D300 and D700. Slower focusing than any other lens I have used. Anyone heard about a fix for this yet?
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This lens works great with my D90. If I knew how I would post a picture. The multiplier is 1.5, so it is equivalent to 120-600. With the D7100 I am hoping to buy soon there is a 1.3 multiplier on top of the 1.5 so at the long end it would be 800mm equivalent. Hope this helps
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I think this lens was made for full-frame cameras, which the D7100 is not. However, it may work with the D7100's smaller sensor - without the full wide-angle effect. I suggest you check this out on the Nikon's web site.
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They're right sir. It is SUCH a superb lens (for the D7000 and D7100) I sold it and now regret it. I'll repurchase it soon. I can't even begin to tell you the "wow" photos I've taken with it. Make sure to get the B+W UV lens filter to protect it. Great for indoor and outdoor use too.