Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro reviews, sample shots, full specifications, and forum discussions
Telephoto zoom lenses with tele-macro function, optimized for digital cameras.
The high performance telephoto zoom lens is ideal for digital SLR cameras. This lens has two SLD glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group It is able to shoot with maximum magnification 1:2 at the focal length of 300 mm. It’s the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro reviews (last update: 04.09.05)
EphotoEzine reviewed the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro and wrote:
“Prior to the DG upgrade, this lens already had an enormous reputation for its picture quality compared to its price. The upgrade has only enhanced this. The usefulness of the lens is greatly added to with its ability to focus down to less than a metre and anyone wishing to photograph large insects such as butterflies or dragonflies will find it one of the most useful lenses for this discipline, being light enough to carry on a neck strap all day with the focal length allowing the luxury of not needing to get too close. Many of these types of insect are too large for 1:1 photography in any case!
In summary the main positive points of the Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro are: Excellent optical performance for price, Good close focus ability (1:2), Light enough to carry all day. Negative points are: Long extension when close focussed and zoomed, Front element and extension rotates during focussing”
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro Discussions:
- Sigma 70-300mm APO MACRO DG: First thoughts
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Product Overview:
Telephoto zoom lenses with tele-macro function, optimized for digital cameras.
The high performance telephoto zoom lens is ideal for digital SLR cameras. This lens has two SLD glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group It is able to shoot with maximum magnification 1:2 at the focal length of 300 mm. It’s the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range.
New coating reduces Ghost and Flare.
The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range.
It is equipped with three pieces of SLD glass for high image quality
This lens has two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group, the lens has excellent correction of chromatic aberration through the entire zoom range.
Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2
High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. It also has a switch that converts the lens to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a minimum focusing distance of 95cm (37.4 inches). In normal mode the minimum focusing distance is 150cm (59.1 inches) at all zoom settings. Maximum magnification between 200mm and 300mm is 1:2.9 to 1:2.
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro Full Specifications & MTF Chart
Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups
Angle of View: 34.3 - 8.2 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades
Minimum Aperture: F22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 150cm / (95cm Macro mode) 59.1 in. / (37.4 in. Macro mode)
Maximum Magnification: 1:4.1 / 1:2(Macro mode)
Filter Size Diameter: 58mm
Dimensions Diameter: 76.6mm X Length 122mm /3.0 in. X 4.8 in.
Weight: 550g/19.4 oz.
Corresponding AF Mounts: SIGMA, CANON, NIKON (D), MINOLTA, PENTAX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro MTF Chart
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