Name: Sigma AML72-01 Close-Up Lens for Contemporary 18-300mm DC Macro HSM Lens
Brand: Sigma
SKU: SGAML7201
Price: 13.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Sigma AML72-01 Close-Up Lens for Contemporary 18-300mm DC Macro HSM Lens

Sigma AML72-01

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Sigma AML72-01 

Enhance macro shots with the Sigma AML72-01 72mm Close-Up Lens, designed for Sigma 18-300mm lens. Superior image quality. Shop now!

The close-up lens is exclusively developed for the 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Contemporary, offers a maximum magnification ratio 1:2 and changeable angles of view enables zoom-macro photography. It is offered as an optional accessory. It offers a maximum magnification ratio 1:2 and changeable angles of view enables zoom-macro photography. Just by rotating the zoom ring, it enables photographers to take a close up pictures of subjects such as jewelry and flowers.  The minimum focusing distance of the lens is 39cm, its maximum magnification ratio is 1:3 and the working distance is 14cm, which is similar to macro lenses. In addition to this, a close-up lens, AML 72-01 (optional accessory), is developed exclusively for this product. It makes the rendering very constant across the zoom range and it enables higher performance in macro photography at 1:2. Even when this close-up lens is attached, the image taken at maximum magnification ratio, at 300mm, infinity, shows very little difference in MTF. (Focus is at infinity and the shooting range is 80-300mm)  Just by rotating the zoom ring, it enables photographers to take a close up pictures of subjects such as jewelry and flowers. Maximum magnification ratio at respective focal lengths is indicated on the lens barrel, thus it is easy to see what the object size will be at the sensor. Furthermore, in order to secure a clear field of view, the design of this lens is very thorough, even down to the precise position of the engraved letters on the lens.

Never shot close up/macro but i played bit with this and I caught some bees gathering pollen and was able to get the details of the body hair and pollen covering there legs. I am pleased with the results. It is on the sigma 18-300mm and i was using a non pro Nikon 5100 body.

Sigma AML72-01 Close-Up Lens for Contemporary 18-300mm DC Macro HSM Lens

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