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

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Pros

  • large zoom ring works quite smoothly for most of its range
  • plastics used are high in quality and the lens feel very well put together
  • nicely in the range as a cheaper alternative

Cons

  • the inner lens tube wobbles noticeably
  • it does not offer an aperture ring
  • The lens tends to hunt in lower light conditions
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Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 16
  • Extending front
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 70, 300 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS - Variants

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    • Pentax K
    • Sigma SA
    • Canon EF
    • Sony A
    • Nikon F
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70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS for Pentax
  • 572961
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS for Sigma SA
    70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS for Canon EF
    • 572954
    • 572962
    • 572955
    • 572956
    • 6030910
    • 920501
    • 920572
    70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS for Sony A
    • 6030303
    70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS for Nikon F
    • 6030570

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

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

    Pros

    • large zoom ring works quite smoothly for most of its range
    • plastics used are high in quality and the lens feel very well put together
    • nicely in the range as a cheaper alternative

    Cons

    • the inner lens tube wobbles noticeably
    • it does not offer an aperture ring
    • The lens tends to hunt in lower light conditions
    • coating is prone to showing marks under normal use

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

    Units:
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    General
    Lens typeTelephoto
    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
    Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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    Optics
    ConstructionZoom
    Elements16
    Groups11
    Special elements / coatings1 SLD element
    Power zoomno
    Zoom methodExpanding
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    Dimensions
    Weight21.52 oz
    Diameter3.01 in
    Length4.96 in
    Filter size2.44 in
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    Image properties
    Max Format size
    Full-frame
    Focal length70 - 300
    Maximum magnification3.9 x
    Image stabilisationyes
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    Focus
    Focus methodExtending front
    Autofocusyes
    Autofocus motor typeElectrical standard engine
    Full-time Manual focusingno
    Closest focusing distance1.5
    Distance scaleyes
    Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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    Design
    Colour of productBlack
    Tripod collarno
    Hood suppliedyes
    Filter threadyes
    Sealingno

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    Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Sigma - Editorial Reviews (1)

    Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS (FX) - Review / Test Report
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    Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS (FX) - Review / Test Report

    Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS FX Review

    By Markus Stamm
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