SIGMA 105 mm f/2.8 EX Macro DG HSM Standard Prime Lens - for Nikon

Does what it says on the box.

No vibration control.

Good for out of focus backgroubds and colour contrast

Fantastic value for money. Beautiful, clear close up images and also portraits. Easy to use, even for a beginner like me.

No weather protection.

Extremely fast auto focus. I've only used it a couple of times but the build quality is good and the lens works very well.

When you pick up the lens there is sometimes a noise from the elements moving inside, but this does not affect the operation of the lens.

Sharp, well built, includes lens shade,

Focusing is not silent. Not very noisy but too much for video sound.

A solid lens. Clear and sharp image quality. A great alternative to the Lumix/Leica 42.5mm for portrait photography. Excellent value for the price.

Limited in low light level situations.

Quality lens

Abit on the heavy side

A great little walk about lens, well made, great picture quality.

Sharp once in focus. Using manual focus is easier due to the endless searching back and forward with the auto focus. I have used for portraiture (photo attached). Very impressive. I have tried some macro but need more time with it.

Auto focus. Endless whirling back and forward trying to find focus. Requires good light.

It is extremely sharp and cheap.

All forgiven.