Sigma is a Japanese based family owned manufacturer of DSLR cameras, camera lenses and camera accessories. Liked by everyone is that Sigma lenses are typically value-priced. Sigma lenses are available in Canon, Nikon and other brands.
Sigma’s 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro is a compact telephoto zoom lens. With a range that is useful for candid portraiture, capturing children playing in the backyard, amateur sports or even wildlife at the zoo this lens is usually the lens that photographers reach for first. It’s great on vacation for capturing scenic details or even groups of flowers in a garden. The Sigma 70-300mm offer a 4 to 1 zoom ratio in a compact lens that is easily carried in your camera bag or left on the camera as you travel; and the images are magnificent.
Lens Type | Zoom lens |
Max Format Size | 35mm FF |
Angle of View | 34.3 - 8.2 degrees |
Focal Length | 70–300 mm |
Image Stabilization | No |
Lens Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Maximum Aperture | F4–5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | F22–32 |
Aperture Ring | No |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Lens Construction | 14 Elements in 10 Groups |
Minimum Focus | 0.95 m (37.4″) |
Maximum Magnification | 0.5× |
Autofocus | Yes |
Motor Type | Micromotor |
Focus Method | Extending front |
Body Material | Metal mount |
Filter Thread | 58.0 mm |
Tripod Collar | No |
Weight | 550g / 19.4oz. |
Dimension | 76.6mm x 122mm / 3.0in. x 4.8in. |
Advanced Features | Distance scale : Yes, DoF scale : Yes |
Sigma’s 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro is a compact telephoto zoom lens. With a range that is useful for candid portraiture, capturing children playing in the backyard, amateur sports or even wildlife at the zoo this lens is usually the lens that photographers reach for first. It’s great on vacation for capturing scenic details or even groups of flowers in a garden. The Sigma 70-300mm offer a 4 to 1 zoom ratio in a compact lens that is easily carried in your camera bag or left on the camera as you travel; and the images are magnificent.