Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM (Canon fit)

Sigma’s 105mm medium telephoto macro lens has a closest focusing distance of just 0.3m in macro, making it the perfect lens for close ups. What’s more, the excellent optical performance combined with the 105mm focal length is perfect for handling portraits. The 105mm also incorporates clever stabilization technology so that you can use slower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible. This is a great benefit when you are shooting in dark conditions, for example, making sure that camera shake is kept to a minimum. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, maintaining quality images with high contrast and great definition. Digital SLR Photography said that the lens produced superb image quality with ‘bitingly sharp results’ and Amateur Photographer  magazine was also impressed: ‘With regards to controlling distortion, it’s clearly a first-class optic.’ PhotoPlus echoed the praise finding that it had wonderfully smooth manual focusing and ‘dead-on autofocus accuracy’.