iltby Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) Hey guys, I'd really like to get my mum a proper macro lens, so I'm looking at the Sigma 105mm, the Tamron 90mm and the Tokina 100mm...I can't afford the Canon. Just wondering what the major differences are between the 3. Also, one of the Tokina ones has Pro D in the title and the other, for $100 less, doesn't...what does Pro D mean? TIA! Edited March 30, 2010 by iltby™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchnauzerBoy Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hey guys,I'd really like to get my Mum a proper macro lens, so I'm looking at the Sigma 105mm, the Tamron 90mm and the Tokina 100mm...I can't afford the Canon. Just wondering what the major differences are between the 3. Also, one of the Tokina ones has Pro D in the title and the other, for $100 less, doesn't...what does Pro D mean? TIA! Ooh a topic after my own heart... I've been looking into these too... For me it is a choice between the Sigma and the Tamron, but would need to get a sample first before the purchase as there are issues with AF mechanisms on the Sigma. Both are meant to be razor sharp and very good Macro lenses. The 15mm further reach might be the decider for me on Sigma though Tokina is one I'd stay away from (their flagship is the 12-24). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestone Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I would also love one of these and I cannot afford the Canon one either. So very interested in this. SchnauzerBoy can you tell me please what are AF Mechanisms?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I would also love one of these and I cannot afford the Canon one either. So very interested in this. SchnauzerBoy can you tell me please what are AF Mechanisms?? auto (automatic) focus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'm going to sell my Canon 50mm 2.5 compact macro if you're interested? http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/canonlenses.htm#50mm25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iltby Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Thanks Ruth, but she's already got a 50mm...I'd like to get her a pretty big upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestone Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Thanks Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda K Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) I have a Canon 100mm macro I am going to sell, as I just don't use it enough - updated to add sold now Edited March 31, 2010 by Linda K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 All three lenses have advantages and disadvantages. Of the three, the Tamron 90 has the slowest autofocus according to some friends who have used at least two of those listed. I adore my Sigma lenses (don't have their macros) and have never had a problem - always perfect out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gila Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have the Tamron 90mm and the AF is quite slow sometimes. It is pin sharp though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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