Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Brand | Sigma |
Focal Length Description | 70-300 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 300 millimetres |
About this item
- Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras
- Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting
- Minimum focusing distance is 37.4 inches at all zoom settings
- Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups. SIGMA DC lenses cannot be used with digital cameras with an image sensor larger than APS-C size* or 35mm SLR, and APS Film SLR cameras.
- High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography
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Image stabilization | 4.4 | — | — | 4.6 | — | 4.4 |
Auto focus | 4.3 | — | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | Willoughby's Established 1898 | U.S.Refurbs | U.S.Refurbs | Amazon.com | Willoughby's Established 1898 | ElectronicsRenewed |
lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Macro | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | Nikon F | Canon RF | — | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Micromotor | Micromotor | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 75 millimeters |
max focal length | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | — | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
model name | SG70300APOEOS | 509101-cr | 5A9306-cr | CNRF100400F5 | 508306 | 6473A003-CR |
max aperture | — | 4 f stop | 4 f stop | 400 millimeters | — | 4 f stop |
From the manufacturer
70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
Your Affordable, Go-To Lens
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.
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 76.6 x 122 millimeter /3.0 x 4.8 inches
Extended Dimensions: 208.30 millimeter / 8.2 inches
Weight: 550 grams / 19.4 ounces
About Sigma
Since 1961, and with the recent introduction of Sigma Global Vision, we have worked toward one single, simple goal: To hold ourselves to the highest standard of design & manufacturing of imaging products. Photography is all we do. And it’s all we’ve done. So you can rest assured that it’s something we know extensively and care deeply about. You have a vision. We’ve made it our mission.
- Compact & capable of macro photography at 300mm
- APO-Chromatic are built with the highest grade glass
- Lens hood, front & rear caps
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Product Dimensions | 4.8 x 3.03 x 3.03 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.21 pounds |
ASIN | B000ALLMI8 |
Item model number | 508101 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,192 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 21, 2005 |
Manufacturer | SIGMA |
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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The Sigma APO 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras is a telephoto zoom lens with tele-macro functionality. Optimized for digital cameras, this high-performance lens has two Special Low Dispersion (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 millimeters. It's the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range.
The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras, and it also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. The lens features a switch that converts the lens to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters, with a minimum focusing distance of 37.4 inches. In normal mode the minimum focusing distance is 59.1 inches at all zoom settings.
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Customers like the picture quality, value, and build quality of the camera lens. For example, they mention that it produces nice sharp photos, has stunning detail, and is well worth the price. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, saying that it performs well for this class of lens. That said, some complain about the noise and focus.
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Customers like the picture quality of the lens. They say it produces the image quality they expect from a good lens. The details are stunning, the contrast and saturation are really good, and the lens can take some very good shots in daylight. The bokeh effect is nice, and it captures things real well. Customers also like the look and feel of the product.
"...This lens produces the image quality you expect from a good lens, offers a greater compatibility with camera bodies unlike Canon's EF-S and Tamron's..." Read more
"...Bokeh effect is nice. The widest this lens stops to it 4 so a shooter must rely a lot on focal length for good bokeh...." Read more
"...But the photos are definitely better than what you would get with a point and shoot camera, and when you can't get close to the subject, it..." Read more
"...This Sigma lens produces quite decent photos at the fully zoomed in focal length, and that's my bread and butter...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that the build quality and finish are both higher than expected. They also appreciate the smooth zoom and the fact that it maintains a solid f/5.6 at full zoom. Overall, customers find it to be a great lens that is especially good for beginners.
"...wide apertured L series lenses, at full zoom this lens still maintains a solid f/5.6, allowing reasonably quick shots without forcing you to push..." Read more
"...Not a problem for me. The overall build seems strong and can't see people complaining about the structure.Bokeh effect is nice...." Read more
"...The DOF is just right and captures things real well. Though the zooming and focus might take some used to.. Zoom out, focus and then Zoom in...." Read more
"...I actually like the feel of the zoom a lot, it's nice and smooth, not too stiff but not to loose...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it is well worth the price, has incredible quality, and has macro capability. Some customers also mention that it is the best performance-to-price winner and that the image quality is outstanding for the price.
"...from Sigma and Tamron, and I settled on this lens as the best performance-to-price winner...." Read more
"...this lens for $150 and I will say i rated it 5 stars because its worth every penny...." Read more
"...Summary:* Great price but you definitely GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR* Macro feature is weak and images are soft*..." Read more
"...PRO's:Great PriceNice packaging. Custom case and lens hood included.Good at very specialized types of shots...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it performs admirably, produces great results, and is good for most work. They also say the telephoto works extremely well, and the carrying case was an added bonus. Overall, most are happy with the performance and durability of the product.
"...shutter speed to 1/500, set max iso to 800, and wow was I impressed with the results...." Read more
"...Now in those conditions this lens performs pretty well, I've used it for events, wildlife and macro and I've managed to get some really nice shots..." Read more
"...Sharpness, especially at the top end, is not exceptional... to be expected from a lens of this price...." Read more
"...The macro part to this lens has worked better than I expected...." Read more
Customers like the macro capability of the lens. They mention that it's outstanding in macro mode, and helpful. Some say that the lens has a macro feature that the Nikon's don't have, which is an added bonus. Overall, most are happy with the macro function of the product.
"...The focus ring is nice and big but it's also very loose in manual mode...." Read more
"...especially if you don't want to be loaded down... with it's macro capability, light weight and reasonably long reach, this lens in combination..." Read more
"...-1:2 macro capability is great for this type of lens...." Read more
"...The macro switch is a little touchy, and sometimes it is difficult to switch from macro back to normal...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They say it offers superb sharpness and colors at the 70mm end. They also say it's sharp at all focal lengths and provides good colors. Customers are also surprised by the clarity and sharpness.
"...with only indirect light at 1/100 sec 3200 ISO HANDHELD, and it was tack sharp...." Read more
"...Its tack sharp. Some of the photos I have taken recently on a trip are way better than expected. Many of them are on 300mm and so tack sharp!..." Read more
"...unit was packed properly, and it performed as expected... sharpness was as good as my old non-motorized version..." Read more
"...macro shots with this lens have been hand-held, and I have STILL gotten good sharpness...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the focus of the camera lens. Some say that the focus was quick and accurate, while others say that it can be a little hard to get a tack sharp photo. The auto focus is pretty slow, loud, and not particularly accurate.
"...outdoor situations where you have a lot of light, and is not really fast enough for sports even in good light...." Read more
"...at full zoom this lens still maintains a solid f/5.6, allowing reasonably quick shots without forcing you to push the ISO too far...." Read more
".../autofocus," "The focusing gears were stripped and the lens will no longer autofocus," but after only a day of playing around with this lens, I'm..." Read more
"...don't find myself as a macro photographer much but the macro function offers amazing focusing...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the camera lens. They mention that the AF is on the noisy side, and the focus motor can be loud when focusing. The autofocus is somewhat noisy and rough feeling. The mechanics are louder than today's soft sounding lenses.
"...this lens is using a conventional focus motor, so this lens can be loud when focusing, and AF during video recording is absolutely not..." Read more
"...Construction of this lens is fair. The autofocus is somewhat noisy but also is kinda rough feeling...." Read more
"...taking shots up skirts in a women's restroom, the noise of the lens is pretty much irrelevant, and kind of makes me wonder why someone would care..." Read more
"...The focus was also very loud, which was not a big deal for me but may bother others. I found myself switching to manual focus mode often...." Read more
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First off, this is a true apocromatic lens, meaning the design double-focuses the light through the body to eliminate the prism effect that many lenses see, which is where we see the worst chromatic aberration or color fringing. Images are quite sharp and solid at 250mm, just beginning to show zoom softness at 300mm, and in truth only really noticeable if you are doing large magnification on the image afterwards. For general output, even poster-sized prints, this is captures stunning photos in beautiful color and depth.
Zoom range on a Canon APSC sensor body will create an additional magnification, so you will be looking at a real range of 112mm to 480mm. Moon shots or even shooting across a gymnasium enlarge the subject so close it completely changes the style of shooting. This lens is totally compatible with EF and EF-S type cameras, which is a requirement I have for lens purchases as I will be working with both APSC and full frame camera bodies.
Even though this doesn't compare to the wide apertured L series lenses, at full zoom this lens still maintains a solid f/5.6, allowing reasonably quick shots without forcing you to push the ISO too far. Daylight shooting is perfect, interior areas that are well lit do very well, but of course dimmer environments will likely force you to increase the shutter to more than 1/320sec, and I wouldn't ever do this without being tripod mounted and using a remote shutter release. Even 1/320sec at max zoom can produce poor images when handheld if you are not entirely stable, and I'd recommend 1/500sec if handheld unless your hands are super stable.
The macro system allows shooting at 200-300mm at just over three feet from the sensor, which in truth is amazingly close. Even small objects often have me backing the zoom out closer to 200mm or even backing up to make sure I'm not cropping out. The macro switch can only be engaged at 200mm or larger, and will fix the zoom to that range. Switching back will usually require switching to manual zoom to dial the focus our of the macro range, because if you are focused that near the macro switch will lock.
There is no cut-out for full-time manual focus, which can be annoying. Working with the focus while auto is engaged is rough on the motor and can damage the lens, and often useless because the AF system will often correct what you are trying to change. Learn the switch positions and be ready to use them, especially in darker environments which can often upset your camera's AF abilities with long lenses.
There is no image stabilization on this lens, but in general I have had zero luck with IS on any long lens. The best stabilization is a solid pro tripod and a remote shutter release, and if you feel you need better, look at the pro lenses with wide apertures to allow for tighter shutter times.
As far as aperture softness, this is quite minimal, especially considering the price of this lens, and really aren't dramatic on a crop frame APSC sensor, really only hitting the corners of the full frames. Reducing the aperture to f/8 essentially sharpens everything up, and at F/11 it is rock solid.
This lens produces the image quality you expect from a good lens, offers a greater compatibility with camera bodies unlike Canon's EF-S and Tamron's Di II lenses which won't work with full frame cameras. The apochromatic structure pushes image qualities above Canon's mid-grade lineup, and while not as good as the pro lenses, this is far beyond what a hobbyist would necessarily be after, but there is no reason to not buy better than your needs if the price allows. It isn't compatible with the 2x teleconverters directly, but will mount and can be focused manually for incredibly close shots.
Be aware that this lens is using a conventional focus motor, so this lens can be loud when focusing, and AF during video recording is absolutely not recommended.
For the sub-$200 price range, this is without a doubt the best performer, and in many ways outclasses the more expensive competitors. Well worth it.
I bought this lens for $150 and I will say i rated it 5 stars because its worth every penny. People on these reviews rating this lens poorly because of this and that are picky. Too picky. Heres my rant, stop complaining about a lens that is 1/4 of the price of a pro lens when it doesn't meet the standards of a 800-1200 dollar lens. Of course it won't be as good as a high end telephoto. This lens does exactly as advertised and for $150 I cannot complain. Keep in mind, I have been shooting DSLRs for 4 months but I am super picky on quality usually. I like sharp images and good bokeh, as I am mainly a car photographer. heres my review.
Sharpness is close to my 50mm prime I would say. My 18-55 VR kit lens, in my opinion, doesn't compare on sharpness with this lens. This lens isn't extremely sharp out of the box like most lenses, but with lightroom you can blast some really great detail back into the photo. I shot most of my shots today around 70-175mm and sharpness stayed consistent. Even at 300mm sharpness was manageable but inevitably did soften a bit. Someone concerned with sharpness should not fear purchasing this glass.
Construction of this lens is fair. The autofocus is somewhat noisy but also is kinda rough feeling. In other words, the lens sort of vibrates when autofocusing and it definitely doesn't sound like a stock kit lens does. But this is no problem for my needs... The lens is fairly heavy. Not a problem for me. The overall build seems strong and can't see people complaining about the structure.
Bokeh effect is nice. The widest this lens stops to it 4 so a shooter must rely a lot on focal length for good bokeh. The main reason i bought this lens...
The macro effect is stunning actually. I don't find myself as a macro photographer much but the macro function offers amazing focusing. I will say the focusing length of this lense is a bit of a downfall. I found myself backing up on a few macro shots because of being too close for the camera. But again, not a big deal.
Conclusion:
Looking for an affordable telephoto to replace a kit lens or to use as a primary lens, I would look no further, unless you really are a professional. You can make great shots with this lens and this is coming from someone who is picky on quality.
Here is my flickr account. User name: Bmillerx94
I have 5 or 6 shots with this lens i took today for people and other car photographers who are considering this lens.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/112859823@N05/
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