Craigslist is crack. Cracklist more like it. While waiting for my Sigma 50mm f2.8 Macro lens to arrive from Amazon, I found a good deal on a used Sigma 70-300mm Macro.
After some emailing, calling, driving, getting lost, more driving, exchanging of cash, mounting (yes i’m still talking about purchasing camera equipment here), I got myself a new lens. It’s a lot longer than my kit lens, measures about 11 inches when fully extended. I haven’t gotten a chance to do any outdoor shots yet, but I fully intend on going paparazzi on some backyard squirrels tomorrow.
Below are some shots I did around the house and some were taken in the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexanderia, VA.
Comments 4
11-25-08
You have some beautifully composed shots there. I love the bokeh. I also find it hilarious that Sigma put a red stripe on the barrel to emulate the L-lenses of the Canon lineup.
11-25-08
Thanks Jeff. I think the red ring is to distinguish between the non APO and APO version? I don’t know too much about this lens except for what I briefly read before I made the purchase. But I think the reviews I read are correct about it not being too sharp. Here are the high res versions on my Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jinny76/sets/72157607267234926/
11-30-08
OK I’m awesomely jealous Jin. Nice lense, excellent shots.
11-30-08
Thanks Steven