Sigma Flash Macro Ring EM-140 DG for Nikon SLR Cameras

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by: Ferdie (United States)
on: Friday, 9-July-2010

Excellent! Everything was received as agreed in due time! Hope to be back to your site soon! Thanks!!

by: Designed to work (On the edge.)
on: Tuesday, 11-May-2010

The ring flash puts the light in the correct place at the correct intensity. Both bulbs brightness is independently adjustable. It is a very large unit emphasized by the connecting cable not disconnect for transporting. Weight is substantial.

I love this flash and would give it 5 stars but....
If Sigma had designed this a little larger than the current maximum 77mm to accommodate 82mm filters the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras which is a macro, which I own would also work with this Flash. I am very disappointed that it does not fit, and consider this a very big oversight by Sigma! Why did you do this to me Sigma, do your product designers talk to each other?

I currently use this Flash on the my Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG HSM Macro Zoom Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras which is a macro lens and my Sony 50mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera which is not a macro.

by: Priscilla Goodwin (Tn)
on: Tuesday, 11-May-2010

I have been completely satisfied with my sigma EM 140 macro ring flash. I use it for art purposes and love to use it inside and outside. I have learned to take great shots and my experience is extensive so I would say to give this a try for digital photography. I take it with me everywhere I travel so happy to advise you to buy one. My EOS Canon camera is suited to this flash and suitable for Macro lenses but it can be used with other lens types. I have adjusted the flash so I got 3 dimensional effects and that was pretty cool while I was in China. You can use a shutter speed faster than the shutters normal synchronized speed so be aware of that. While the shutter is open, the flash will fire repeatedly so I can get a series of images of the subject exposed in 1 frame and I like doing that. All in all I have been really pleased with the results of my macro ring flash and happy to share my opinion.

by: Hieu D. Dao (Wichita, Kansas United States)
on: Thursday, 5-March-2009

Easy to attach and use. I havent learned all the features but right out of the box, and set to auto mode, the flash works great. It gives out an even fill light and the model light is good for low light conditions. Nice quality and is simple to put on or take off.

by: Louis Gedo (Flushing, NY)
on: Thursday, 12-February-2009

...that photographers shooting close-ups want an affordable ring flash with professional features. A ring flash is the way pros get that amazing lighting on very close subjects...do you want that too?

by: S. Chadwick (Mt Pleasant, SC USA)
on: Tuesday, 5-August-2008

Works just fine with my Nikon D80, although its not listed as compatible. I use it in dentistry!

by: W. Cullina (United States)
on: Tuesday, 30-October-2007

I specialize in plant photography that I use in lectures and books, and bought this flash to compliment my Nikon D200 with 105 mm macro lens. The first day I used it I was hooked. It allows me to take the most incredible extreme macro photographs of flowers, seeds, insects, mosses,and anything else with a lot of complex detail. I do wish that the hot shoe was metal and not plastic, but so far I have not had a problem with it breaking (I remove it gingerly). The response from audiences has been overwhelmingly positive and I only wish I had bought this ring flash earlier.

by: R. Ortiz (United States)
on: Friday, 17-August-2007

Great product for dental photography. I use it with a Nikon D80 and a Sigma 105 Macro lens.

by: G. G. RIVAS (Lebanon, New Jersey USA)
on: Monday, 30-July-2007

Notwithstanding the previous review I have to point out that the EM-140DG manual, page 18, (available for download from Sigma website) does not include the Nikon D50 in its compatibility list. Im heartened to read that some have had luck, but as I have already returned another ring flash I would be careful about purchasing one where the manufacturer is not explicit. Places like 47th St Photo will claim everything works with everything to get you to just hand over the money.

Or... you could rely on Amazons return policy and deal with a little hassle. BTW, do NOT waste your time with the Bower or other <$100 units on ebaY if you have a D50. Thats a REAL waste of time and the joy of dealing with less-than-stellar return policies.

You got to hand it to Amazon, they rule in this respect!

by: R. Shorey (Rocklin, CA.)
on: Wednesday, 9-May-2007

The signa ring flash works great with my Nikon digital SLR camera -- TTL is well calibrated. The general look and feel is a little more crude than the comparable Canon 14EX and it lacks the ring holder mounted to the capaciter/controller of the Nikon SB29 but this unit works flawless -- BTW, you can mount one of the lens rings that come with system to the Sigma body controller and duplicate the flash holder found on the Nikon SB29 -- this is a nice benefit for portrait shooting.