First Light with the Cheap Sigma 105mm macro F2.8

[Cobberwebb]

Just captured my first image with this cheap lens (on a Nikon Z6 FTZ adapter, Sky Watcher Star Adventurer), and I have to say, I'm impressed!

Only £230 used from Wex Photo, thought it was worth a shot as the 150-600mm Sigma was too heavy for the SA.

48 shots at 80secs each, F4, flat frames only (I personally don't feel dark/bias frames are necessary at these exposure times with the low noise of the Z6 at ISO1600).

Stacked with DSS, processed with SiriL and Photoshop.

Felt this lens is well worth a purchase, if like me, you're also a general photographer. Just need to save up for the Nikkor Z 105mm macro now (around £1000).

Edited May 28, 2022 by Cobberwebb

[Cobberwebb]

A little more tinkering, and I think this is as good as it gets. Very happy.
 

[happy-kat]

Looks good. Lens is nice to the edges.

[mackiedlm]

I think that looks great. A good lens to add. I suspect there is more to pulll out from that data.