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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG MACRO
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Full frame sized imageLenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. No Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. One or more Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Not stabilizedImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. No Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. No Internal ZoomInternally zooming lenses don't change their size while focal length is changing. The front lens is rotatingThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. No drop-in filter supportDrop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type. |
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This lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magification at the 300 mm focal length. Excellent cost performance telephoto zoom lens for digital and 35 mm SLR cameras. It also has a switch for chageover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 mm and 300 mm. The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 m at all zoom settings. We used SLD (SPecial Low Disperison) glass it this lens for excellent correction of chromatic aberration. It is effectively corrected for flucation of aberration due to focusing.
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG MACRO Specification
| Available mount(s) | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony / Minolta A, Sigma |
| Application(s) | Portrait, Closeup, Landscape, Wildlife |
| Category(s) | Tele zoom, Macro |
| Multiplier | 1× |
| Stabilizer | no |
| Focal length | 70 - 300 mm (4.3× zoom) |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Angle of view |
35mm: 34.3-8.2° digital: 20.2-4.7° |
| Number of blades | 9 |
| Maximum aperture | wide: f/4 tele: f/5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | wide: f/22 tele: N/A |
| Minimum focusing distance | 150 cm |
| Magnification | 0.5× |
| Filter size | 58 mm |
| Size | ∅ 76.6 × 122 mm |
| Weight | 545 g |
| Notes |
The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 m/59 inches at all zoom settings. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2 and a minimum focusing distance of 95cm (37.4 inches).
A Nikon version with integrated focus motor is available for entry level Nikon DSLR's. |
| AF speed | N/A |
| AF sound | |
| Internal focusing | no |
| Internal zoom | no |
| Fix front lens | no |
| Mount type | metal |
| Weather sealed | N/A |
| Drop in filter | no |
| Ultrasonic AF | no |
| Stepping motor AF | no |
| APS-C sized circle | no |
| Low dispersion lens element | yes |
| Hard case | N/A |
| Soft case | N/A |
| Lens hood | LH635-01 |
| Tripod adapter | N/A |
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG MACRO Reviews
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- Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG MACRO review at www.ephotozine.com (English)
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