Recensione Sigma 180mm Macro f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Usato
The lens SIGMA 180mm macro f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a Macro compatible with the APS-C and full frame formats. It also has compatibility with some teleobietivoconverters, in particular the former DG APO 1.4x and 2x.
Launched on the market in 2012, it still represents a solution highly appreciated by those who are looking for a perspective capable of ensuring high performance in macro photography .
From the acronyms that accompany the name of the lens you can understand the main technical characteristics: this lens is in fact equipped with optical stabilizer and has a diaphragm with maximum opening of 2.8. The focal length is 180mm while the corner of the field is equal to 13.7 °.
The focusing can be carried out thanks to the rings ultrasound engine that allows autofocus quickly and precisely. You can also opt for manual focus, remembering that the Sigma 180mm macro f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM has an important weight, equal to 1640 grams. As for the size, they are equal to 95x204 millimeters.
This focal length has three FLD lenses , i.e. low dispersion that have performances that can be compared to those of the glass-frame lenses. The most interesting technical feature of this lens is that it represented the first example of achieving magnifying ratio of 1: 1 allowed by a 180mm with f/2.8!
It can be said that the Sigma 180mm macro f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM represents a perfect lens for macro lovers and, above all, for fans of nature in motion: insects and small animals can be immortalized perfectly thanks to this lens.