[stevemurrayphotos]

Hi there,

i used to own a Sigma 50mm macro and it was one of the sharpest lenses I've ever used; i replaced it with a Nikon 105 because of the short working distances when you get really close up to a small subject and it makes a great difference. I would expect the Sigma 105 to perform just as well as the 50 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sigma macro lenses.

Recently bought a Giottos ballhead for my Manfrotto tripod (Warehouse Express stock both) to replace the 3 way head that came with it - I could never remember which lever did what so chose a simpler option - works well and is far easier to adjust.

As for studio work, I'd recommend to buy some 2nd hand Portaflash heads on ebay - plenty of them and you could probably sell them for the same price if it doesn't work out for you, Alternatively, book a local studio and see how it goes.


Steve