Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro: Review

A very popular macro lens from Sigma, the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OX HSM, first came out in 2012, and is now available at a very respectable price new and used. In this video, I take a look in detail at the lens. I test the AF performance, the effectiveness of the OS system, and the image quality including the resolution, vignette/distortion/flare. I have included many image samples, for different subjects macro/action and general use. I weight up the stronger and weaker points, to help you decide if this lens will work for you. I create these lens review using my own resources, to help viewers. They are very time consuming to make, but I enjoy the process. I do have limited resources though. You can help in a small way by using the Amazon affiliate links, or by supporting the channel on Patreon. Timestamp: 00:00 - Start 00:11 - Spec 00:23 - Unboxing/Supplied items/Case etc 01:27 - Switches 02:06 - AF Speed/Focus Limiter Test 02:27 - OS Stabiliser 02:57 - Distortion/Vignette 03:17 - Resolution 04:05 - Chromatic aberration/Flare 04:36 - Rendering/Blur 05:22 - Macro Samples 06:26 - Effective F-Stop/Distance Chart 06:45 - Gallery Shots/Conclusion Details from the maker: 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Produced in their legendary Aizu facility in Japan, Sigma presents their 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM prime lens. Building on 50 years of innovation in precision optics design and craftsmanship, the 105mm is a mid telephoto macro lens and direct successor to the widely acclaimed Sigma APO...