Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO Macro Super Lens for Minolta-AF Camera

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Summary: Easy come, easy go.
Review: I returned this lens the same day I received it. I found the macro function to be combersome, less than crisp, and with a miniscule depth of field. With no lock for the lens barrel, the lens extension continually slid forward with the slightest negative angle. And, once extended, the lens was awkwardly balanced and difficult to steady on my Novoflex head.

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Summary: Very good for the price
Review: I'm suprised by one of the others reviewers quality problems. I have pointed the camera both straight up and straight down and the zoom and focus do not move one bit - it is dampened very well. I almost wonder if they are referring to a different model. The lense seems to be high quality and the autofocus is fairly quick and quiet for a lense in this price range. I would definately recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: Excellent Zoom with Great Macro Capability
Review: It was between the very resonably priced 70-300 Nikkor and this one from Sigma. I chose this one, mainly on the basis of the macro capability, and glad I did. I've gotten some super honeybee shots, and frame-filling portraits. Resolution couldn't be better, fully equal to the Nikkor or any fixed focal length lens in this range (as far as I can judge.) Light and relatively short, it's convenient to carry. Pair this with a good short zoom, and you're set.

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Summary: Love this Lens!!
Review: This is an awesome lens! and so compact. The quality is just great and the price is so reasonable...absolutely no problems here! I highly recommend this lens!