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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro

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Pros

  • some macro work and it works beautifully
  • lenses are fast
  • good quality

Cons

  • It fails to get anywhere near the magic figure at any point when set
  • slow AF and aperture
  • not a L glass lens
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Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 14
  • Extending front
  • no
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 70, 300 mm
  • no
  • Macro, Telephoto
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro - Variants

Filter variants:
  • Lens mount
    • Sigma SA
    • Sony A
    • Nikon F
    • Canon EF
    • Pentax K
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70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro for Sigma SA
  • 509940
  • 5102387
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro for Sony A
  • 509934
  • 300070
  • 102396
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro for Nikon F
  • 509944
  • 300072
  • 793574
  • 5A9955
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro for Canon EF
  • 509101
  • 300069
  • 793567
  • 6030302
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro for Pentax
  • 509945

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro - Pros & Cons

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro

Pros

  • some macro work and it works beautifully
  • lenses are fast
  • good quality
  • and very capable
  • good resistance to chromatic aberration thanks
  • The build quality is quite good at the price point
  • money
  • nice feel of quality
  • LightWeight
  • well-dampened and easy to grip
  • Distortion is better controlled by the Sony

Cons

  • It fails to get anywhere near the magic figure at any point when set
  • slow AF and aperture
  • not a L glass lens
  • poor technique and not the lens
  • same cheap plastic and difficult to handle
  • The lens does not have a switch to lock the zoom to 70mm

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Macro
  • Telephoto
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Nikon F
  • Pentax K
  • Sigma SA
  • Sony A
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Aperture
Aperture max4-5.6
Aperture min22-32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements14
Groups10
Special elements / coatings1 SLD element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight19.22 oz
Diameter3.02 in
Length4.8 in
Filter size2.28 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length70 - 300
Maximum magnification2.0 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodExtending front
Autofocusno
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingno
Closest focusing distance1.5
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro - Q&A

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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sigma - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro APO Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 01.11.2005
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro APO Review

Looking for a Sigma 70-300mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

By Andrew Alexander
36 minute read
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sigma 70-300mm DG Macro Camera Lens Test Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.03.2009
Sigma 70-300mm DG Macro Camera Lens Test Review
4.0

What Digital Camera lens test review of the Sigma 70-300mm DG Macro

By TI Photography
4 minute read

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