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The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital ameras. These lenses incorporate a macro feature with aximum magnification 1:2 at the 300mm focal length. It is suitable for various types of shooting conditions. This telephoto lens has a 1:2 maximum magnification at the 300mm focal length. It is ideal for portraits, sport and other types of photography. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. more info
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Decent for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Well, I knew what I was looking for, and based on the reviews, I was willing to try and get a lens with decent zoom for a low price. After receiving the lens rather quickly I may say, I started playing with the lens and testing it’s quality. Yes, the motor is noisy, doesn’t bother me though; it’s not the best lens by any means, but for the money it does a good job. If you plan on using this lens at it’s max zoom (300 mm) you better be outside where you can have a quick shutter speed or have a tripod or something to help you keep it still. If you don’t have a lot of light and you zoom out to 300 mm, you will be almost guaranteed to have signs of camera shake in your pictures.
With that said, this makes a good outdoor camera if you’re wanting to take pictures of your children at their soccer game.
The macro feature works pretty good, just remember you’ll have to be at least 3 feet or so away from your subject before it will allow you to focus properly.
Enjoy, I know I do.
Fantastic Lens for the Money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Don’t concern yourself about the price of this lens. It is an excellent value and it is a very high quality lens.
I picked this up for my Nikon D40 as it has an built-in motor allowing for auto-focus on this model of camera. I have been using the included 55mm lens, and I needed a telephoto for it. Having the Macro built-in was another bonus, and it does a wonderful job at capturing those “close up” images.
Go ahead and grab this lens, you won’t be disappointed.
Can’t beat it for the money.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent lens for those of us who cant afford the more pricey ones.
Excellent quality throughout.
Good but there are some issues
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Its a good lens for the price. Also works great for the amount of range it has. However, if you are taking pictures of subjects that are close, then the image will not be sharp (very frequently). Also the lack of image stabilizer feature is a down side. You may not get sharp pictures quite occasionally.
Great value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
So far this lens has proved to be a great value. While I am new at photography and haven’t figured out all of it’s capabilities, this lens has been great for my purpose. Shooting photos of my kids’ football games has been great. The zoom gets you very close action shots on the field that my (great) little point and shoot digital can’t get.
So far, so good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’m a beginner amateur photographer and just bought this lens. I has done very well with some of the test shots I have taken so far. I will be going to the beach in the near future and look forward to seeing what I can do with it.
Doesnt autofocus with D40 or D40X
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Before you buy this, be ware that this lens does not autofocus with the D40 or D40X. Internal motors only work with specific models. We bought this for my mom only to find out that she had to manually focus. Fortunately she didnt mind and to be honest, for the price it is still a decent deal. But it was a let down. After testing out the autofocus, I did some research and found out that only certain Sigma lenses will autofocus with the D40 and D40X. No matter what camera you have, do some research to make sure you know what you are buying.
Great lens, incredible price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
You really can’t go wrong with this lens. Its bigger, buts not so big that it weighs down teh camera. The pictures come out beautifully. And, again, the price is crazy cheap.
nice
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The lens is very nice, I bought it for my brother who was coming to visit and had never been to the Nat’l Park so I thought this lens was perfect for him. One thing bad about this lens it doesn’t have that anti movement built in that the Nikon lens of his has. It came quickly also.
This lens has taken great shoots until the motor stop working
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have had this lens for less than a year. I have used it for son ball games and outdoor shoot. I have not used for an ever day lens. Yesterday the lens would not focus. It looks like the motor only turns one way and stops. I have not contacted sigma yet I will keep you posted. Would of been a great lens for the price, but you get what you pay for.
Pleased
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We recently purchased this item. I was very pleased in the timely manner in which we received it. It has been a great lens so far. We have been using it to shoot photos of our grandson playing baseball.
Good Utility lens
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this lens based on reviews here and my budget. I was just stepping up to a DSLR and wanted a long reach lens but I didnt have the budget for much. I went back and forth between the Sigma and the Tamron and ended up with the Sigma, again based on reviews here.
The Good:
This is a great starter lens or budget lens. With a 1.5 crop factor it is a 105mm-450mm lens with true macro from 200-300mm (250-450 converted). Thats a lot of lens for $150. The macro is good but takes some getting used to. First you have to go past 200mm, then flip a switch to go to macro focusing. When you are done, you have to do all of that in reverse or it wont retract. The macro focusing is good but most of the time you will want to switch to manual. The zoom ring has a nice positive feel that lets you stop when you want to and go when you want to. Some zooms are a little too “lose” for my taste. Because of its size, hand held shooting needs daylight and even then if you can use a tripod, do. With a tripod, the sharpness is excellent. This lens has a definite sweet spot between 135mm and 200mm, f/8. Shoot in this range and you will get amazing results.
The Bad
This thing is BIG and HEAVY. At 300mm and the full macro focusing, this lens is HUGE!! Do not try using it on a cheep tripod. I did, its frustrating. Because of the size and weight, it flops around more than some lenses. BE CAREFUL! Focus at either end is not a strong point. There is softness and CA at 300mm and at the low end of the f-stops. IF you can shoot f/8 or better, you will get better results.
This is not a “digital” lens. It is a full frame, 35mm film lens that works great on new Pentax digitals. AS long as you understand and accept its limitations, you will get a lot of value from it.
very satisfied customer
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this lens to use with my Nikon D60. I needed a lens that I could use to take close up action shots of my son playing football. The lens has turned out to be a great buy for the money. It takes great, sharp, clear pictures. I recommend the lens to anyone that needs to keep their purchase price down, and wants quality pictures.
Excellent lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It took some getting used to but once you know what it will do, this a very good lens. Takes fantastic sunset pictures!!
just —ok—-
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
i sent the lens back…. didn’t do what i wanted it to do…. macro keep getting stuck…. and when zoomed all the way out pic too soft. i wanted it for my sons sports and it just didn’t do the job. even though i sent it back the company was quick on the return.