Sony A77 + Sigma 150mm Macro.

[aaronlecain]

This is my first true macro lens. I have alot to learn still. Tripod mounting is almost a must as I haven't mastered the OS on the new lens... I should read the manual.

 

[Kolia]

Nice image !

There's not much to learn about the OS ! Turn it ON, turn OFF Steady Shoot and voilà !

 

[aaronlecain]

There is more than that.... the OS switch has three positions: off - 1 - 2 . Also just getting faster at setup and or hunting to find what I am looking for with it close up. The AF is great but my Aim kinda sucks.

 

[kenerickson]

Hope to see more macro shots! It will be interesting to see your developing skills with the lens and camera.

 

[tibrunner]

I recently discovered the DRO/HDR Fn and it is easily my favorite!! Lol, very nice picture!

I just wish the screen on my laptop was as clear as the screen of the A77

 

[skieur]

Actually a tripod is not always necessary. Handhold and shoot a burst of 3 or 4 shots and I am sure that one or more will be in focus.

skieur

 

[mjhoward]

There is more than that.... the OS switch has three positions: off - 1 - 2 . Also just getting faster at setup and or hunting to find what I am looking for with it close up. The AF is great but my Aim kinda sucks.

One of the positions stabilizes in X and Y and the other only stabilizes in Y for panning shots. There is no Z stabilization which makes OS, in my opinion, not all that useful for Macro.

 

[Kolia]

One of the positions stabilizes in X and Y and the other only stabilizes in Y for panning shots. There is no Z stabilization which makes OS, in my opinion, not all that useful for Macro.

Wouldn't stepping down the aperture make depth stabilization superfluous ?

 

[DiskoJoe]

Using a tripod would make the shot easier if its not something moving like a bug.

 

[mjhoward]

One of the positions stabilizes in X and Y and the other only stabilizes in Y for panning shots. There is no Z stabilization which makes OS, in my opinion, not all that useful for Macro.

Wouldn't stepping down the aperture make depth stabilization superfluous ?

Have you ever shot 1:1 Macro? Taking the slightest breath will move your subject in and out of focus at any aperture.

 

[Kolia]

Dang...