Today's two lenses from Sigma are both excellent, but the 150mm f/2.8 macro is really exceptional. If you're a macro shooter, you really owe it to yourself to check this one out!
We're starting to get dug out after the pre-Thanksgiving rush on Imaging Resource, as well as the miscellaneous time off for that holiday here in the US. I'm about to disappear for a week now, but lens tech Jim will be continuing to test in my absence. Lenses currently in the pipe include a Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom, and 50mm primes from both Sigma and Nikon. Here's what's new:
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Two more lens tests posted on SLRgear.com!