Sigma Close-up lens AML 72-01

[David Morison]

I've been fairly happy with the close-up performance of the Sigma 18-300mm and I have tried it out with the Opteka 10x HD Macro lens that I already had. However this is really quite an extreme approach to close-ups and needs very careful use, not really suitable for field use more suitable to a controlled set-up with tripod etc. I purchased the Sigma close-up lens designed for the 18-300mm and have had a chance to try it out in the garden this morning.

Honey Bee:

591A0467 by DAVID MORISON, on Flickr

Common Carder Bee:

591A0471 by DAVID MORISON, on Flickr

DoF could be better but I don't want to go much smaller than f11. More experimentation is in order I think, however it has much use as an attachment that can just be slipped into a shirt pocket for the odd occasion.

David

[Stan]

Re: Sigma Close-up lens AML 72-01

Looks like it has worked reasonably well David and a cheap alternative to a proper macro lens

Stan

[tesarver]

Re: Sigma Close-up lens AML 72-01

Very nice detail David

Tom

[Tigger]

Re: Sigma Close-up lens AML 72-01

nice work