Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro : Specifications and Opinions

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2005 (discontinued). The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 130 €;

33 users have given it an average vote of 7.4 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	70-300 mm
Angle of view	34.4 - 8.3°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4-5.6
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	14 elements in 10 groups
Min. focus distance	0.95 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.25x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	Yes
Filters	58 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	530 g
Dimensions	76.6 x 119.5 mm
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Daniele Pozzato

sent on 07 Luglio 2024

Pros: -Focal length: The versatility of the 70 to 300mm focal length allows you to capture a wide range of subjects, from portraits to sports scenes. - Price: Great value for money, making it accessible even to photographers on a budget. - Material: Solid construction with a large lens hood that protects the lens and reduces unwanted reflections.

Cons: Cons: - Lacks stabilizer: The absence of an optical stabilizer makes it difficult to get sharp handheld images, especially at longer focal lengths. - Sharpness: Image sharpness drops significantly above 200mm, limiting the usefulness of the lens at the maximum focal length. - Normal to Macro Button: The button to switch between normal and macro modes is harsh and unreliable, giving the impression that it can break easily.

Opinion: The Sigma 70-300mm lens is an excellent option for those who don't want to spend too much but still want a versatile and high-performance lens. Despite some flaws, such as the lack of stabilizer and the sharpness dropping above 200mm, the lens still performs well in many photographic situations, from portraits to sporting events. Personally, it has given me great satisfaction in these situations. It's true that to get the top quality you'd have to invest a lot more in a high-end lens like Canon's L-series. Another downside is the macro mode button, which feels hard and feels flimsy, which could negatively affect the user experience. However, considering the price, it's an acceptable compromise for many amateur photographers.

Ghy71

sent on 26 Dicembre 2015

Pros: Price, Weight, Lens hood

Cons: Autofocus slow and noisy, macro

Opinion: I bought this canvas last year in a new shopping center less than 100 Euros and I used it on the D7100 for about a year. The quality of the lens is very good loses a bit 'after the 200mm but is normal, while the autofocus is very noisy, slow and inaccurate. The macro switch often I was enchanted, I thought it was a problem of mine, but I read that happens often, and it is virtually useless. If your budget is low and if you use it with the tripod recommend it, gave me discreet satisfaction, but without stabilization freehand becomes almost inutilizzabile.rnMantiene a good market because they sold a few days ago at the same price to go to the AF S 70-300mm f / 4.5-5.6 VR Nikon, FABULOUS !!!

Marco Cristiano

sent on 18 Dicembre 2015

Pros: Price. Colors. Robustness

Cons: Because no one knew what I was buying

Opinion: I was really surprised at the image quality that gives this goal. Ok, no stabilization, no af (I use it on a D3200) and tell you that contrasted with Tamron VC of the same focal, looks good at all. I use it for portraits where I consider it very good of course with the right light as they do not like the bright f / 2.8. Great price, quality (it is always a Sigma) superior even to his sibling Nikon and Tamron dated (tried both).

Gamberello

sent on 02 Giugno 2015

Pros: Economical, reliable

Cons: AF noise, construction with autofocus excursion, not stabilized (?), Sharpness (?)

Opinion: I bought it because it's the cheapest 70-300 on the market, and it's still a Sigma lens. The fact that it is not bright I do not think it is a negative value, in the sense that you know that you buy a f / 4-5.6 so it is useless to complain that it is not like a f / 2.8 .... rnNon is stabilized but it does not give me any problems because I use it in sport and anyway I have a steady hand. rnAutofocus makes an infernal noise, and also does not have a fixed barrel but extends forward rotating, so you can not support it and you have to resort to the ugly all-round lens hood. The autofocus, however, responds quite well although it is not ultrasonic, even if sometimes you lose and start to go back and forth.rnThe macro is not a true macro, stops at 1: 2, but I do not even use it.rnInfinely, in very first shots I did after buying it I was quite disappointed because it seemed to me that it had a very bad sharpness on the long focal lengths; but then it seems to me that this problem has failed, maybe I'm used to it or maybe it's not that bad. In any case I recommend it for anyone who wants a 70-300 medium invoice without spending a lot.

Paolo Trapella

sent on 18 Marzo 2015

Pros: Focal length, price, material big hood

Cons: Missing stabilizer, sharpness, button from normal to macro

Opinion: It would add a great lens for the money it costs, who does not want to spend too much and the ideal, personally to me to give a lot of satisfaction ... in portraits and sports photos ... It is true that after 200 drops, but then if one wants the top spend 10 times as much and takes a canon L series In my defective find the button that goes from normal to macro and hard to you often feel that from one moment to another break

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