Quite Possibly the Sexiest 180mm in Existence.

[analog.universe]

This has OS and it's 2/3 stop faster...

Even though the chances of using the lens at F/2.8 at 1:1 is very slim, it should definitely help with the light loss at 1:1 and hunting issues with the last one.

Mark

Right, not at 1:1... It just makes it that much nicer as a regular tele.

 

[Robin Usagani]

I was hoping you said the sexiest 180 cm tall girl.

 

[Markw]

I was hoping you said the sexiest 180 cm tall girl.

That post is in a different forum.

Mark

 

[Nikon_Josh]

I agree, that lens is a gorgeous babe! I love her!

 

[Derrel]

THIS might still be the sexiest 180mm in existence...

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/htmls/180mm.htm

 

[Markw]

THIS might still be the sexiest 180mm in existence...

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/htmls/180mm.htm

That is certainly no 77mm lens.

But, you're right. It's quite a close call.

Mark

 

[Destin]

This has OS and it's 2/3 stop faster...

Even though the chances of using the lens at F/2.8 at 1:1 is very slim, it should definitely help with the light loss at 1:1 and hunting issues with the last one.

Mark

Macro lenses don't maintain their maximum aperture at 1:1 anyway, do they? So would it even be possible?

 

[Markw]

Correct. So, no. But, this extra 2/3 (1/3?) stop will allow the lens to be that same amount more bright at whatever it degrades to.

Mark

 

[davisphotos]

Looks like a pretty nice lens, although for my needs, my Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro is more than enough lens for me, when I need more reach, that's what I have the 70-200 f2.8 for.

 

[Derrel]

Macro lenses don't maintain their maximum aperture at 1:1 anyway, do they? So would it even be possible?

If the effective focal length is allowed to go down as the lens focuses closer (very common), that can mitigate the loss of effective aperture. A 60mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor, which focuses with a traditional lengthening of the lens barrel, loses effective aperture down to f/5.6 when the lens is fully extended. Same with my Tamron 90mm f/2.8. But, this new 180 is an internal focusing design,and I suspect that the loss of effective aperture will be relatively minimal and that the designers are going to allow the effective focal length to decrease, as a way to mitigate loss of effective aperture. Beginning with a 180mm at Infinity, there's quite a bit of "room" so to speak to allow for some focal length loss in exchange for keeping the effective aperture "brighter" than otherwise. At least this is what I think they'll do.

It would be nice if Sigma would come out with the full,true,complete specifications for this lens, such as its weight, and its magnification ratios,and its effective f/stop at various magnification ratios,etc.

 

[analog.universe]

It would be nice if Sigma would come out with the full,true,complete specifications for this lens, such as its weight, and its magnification ratios,and its effective f/stop at various magnification ratios,etc.

And the price! The 150mm 2.8 OS Macro is already so nice for $1100... I'm thinking they won't get away with charging too much more for another 30mm.