Got A New Lens

[Packard970]

I got a good deal on a used Sigma 180mm macro lens. The polyps were a little over 3 feet from the camera.

[Fish n' Frags]

Great pic Justin!! Ole' 5D huh?

[Packard970]

Thank you, yes it was the 5D. I had never tried a Sigma lens, but I think for the price and how many times I probably will use the thing, its a bargain compared to the L glass.

[barometer]

Great shot! Now thats what I call working distance Sigmas perform quite well, especially for the price. I use the 105mm and love it. Nice score

[Packard970]

Your pictures were what got me interested in the Sigmas, so thank you Ed. My tank is
30" deep and I just couldn't get the reach I needed for the stuff in the back with my 100mm Canon. Looks like I can get rid of the Canon now.

[limestro]

More pics...more pics...

~Mike

[Packard970]

I'll take some more tomorrow Mike, I'm beat from working on the backyard today.

[limestro]

I'll take some more tomorrow Mike, I'm beat from working on the backyard today.

No worries Justin, I know you have tons of goodies lurking in your tank. Time to put your new toy to work.

~Mike

[Dakota]

Truth be told, most photographers I've talked to say that Canon's 100mm macro is better than the 180L. 1/2 stop faster, and the ONLY thing you gain from the 180 is wokring distance (8" for 100mm, 10" for the 180 @ 1:1 magnification). Now, with the Sigma, you don't pay the L price, so you should be good to go

[Packard970]

Here you go Mike:









My tank...

[pnguy3n]

Damn Justin thats alot of rics.

Nice pics.

[Packard970]

I do have a few of them Paul. I find them to be difficult to take pictures of since the depth of field is so narrow.

[limestro]

Damn Justin thats alot of rics.

Nice pics.

LOL. Are you really surprised? I thought the same thing when I saw pictures of it. There are soooo many goodies in there, you just have to have an eye for them.

~Mike

[Fish n' Frags]

Seeing this tank in a picture and seeing it in person are two different animals. Justins tank surpasses amazing in so many ways! Nice pics!

[Packard970]

Thanks for the compliments guys. Now all Matt has too do is start stocking some rare palys and zoas and I can add to my collection of goodies.