Fwd: Macro photography: Kiron 105mm vs Sigma AF 105mm

[P. J. Alling]

I don't have a good answer for this, except, Sigma seems to have trouble 
when new cameras are released.  Old lenses begin to malfunction. with 
new bodies).  (There used to be a web page called SIGnificant 
MAlfunctions dedicated to Sigma's continuing compatibility issues, seems 
to be gone now unfortunately), and I have a liking for manual focus 
lenses especially for Macro work but that's just me.

syb vis wrote:
> I recently purchased a secondhand K10D kit with a Sigma macro lens
> 105mm F2.8 DG EX autofocus lens.
>
> I already had a Kiron macro lens 105mm F2.8 PK/A. In excellent shape as well.
>
> Now, I hesitate. Which one to sell?
>
> Must say that the focus ring on the Kiron is very solid. That's nice,
> but it also makes it a little hard to work with quickly. And that my
> first living insect pictures succeeded with the Sigma.
>
> See some on fotodag.fotopic.net
> .
> Do you have suggestions, experience knowledge or did you confront the
> same dilemma? Wat should I do? Or, maybe, should I better ask which
> lens will raise most money?
>
> Cheers
> Syb
>
>   


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