Buy Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Zoom Telephoto Lens & Filters & 6 Year Warranty for Canon EOSSigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Zoom Telephoto Lens & Filters & 6 Year Warranty for Canon EOS Product Description:
- Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 100 to 450mm with most cameras
- Minimum focusing distance of 59 inches throughout the entire zoom range & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2. Equipped with a switch that reduces the minimum focusing distance at 150mm to 95cm
- SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide optimum color correction & sharpness throughout the entire zoom range
- A great all-around lens, its Macro ability and large zoom range make it a must have lens for advanced and novice photographers.
- Kit includes: 6 year warranty extension, Opteka 3 Piece Filter kit, and a 5 piece lens cleaning kit
Product Description
Sigma's 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG 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 and now with the 7 year warranty extension and 5 Piece cleaning kit you can protect and enjoy the lens for many years to come! Kit also includes Opteka's 3 Piece filter kit: UV (0), Circular Polarizer.
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25 of 32 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent product
By J. Kurz
I bought this lens thinking it was a MACRO lens. I thought it would allow me to take close up pictures, i.e. 1" away from subject. It is not that kind of macro lens.In order to take pictures of small objects, I must put them on the floor, put the camera on the tripod pointed down, get up on a step stool and look through the viewfinder and focuse manually. (There is a special Macro switch on the lens that allows this "close up" work) I can fill the frame with the object, jewelry or coins and then use the remote to take the picture to minimize camera shake.BUT! for taking telephoto pictures, this is a fantastic lens. We are planning a beach trip and I plan to get some really close up pictures of some hotties at the beach. Hahaha! If my wife lets me that is. This lens really magnifies the images. If you are doing surveillance work this lens would be great for you.I would wholeheartedly recommend this lens as long as you understand it is not a 1:1 macro lens. It is a telephoto that will shoot some images that appear right there with you but are many feet away.I have done some more research on 1:1 macro lenses and they come in 50mm, 70mm, 105mm sizes and allow you to shoot ACTUAL MACRO images.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Sigma Lens
By ehash
This lens fit my husband's Canon EOS 40D just fine. The AF can be a bit slow, but other than that, it is a great lens for the price.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Decent
By J. Jagiello
Let me say if you want inconsistent sharp picture's then buy this lens. If you want tack sharp pictures in all possible lighting situations then stay away. This lens is ideal for intermediate to advanced photographers. I honestly do not believe an entry level photographer should buy this lens and here is why: Most of us photographers today have very very good camera body's all the way down to the Canon Rebel XT. In my opinion the front element is what helps you capture the best possible picture. When putting this type of lens on even a Canon 60d, which is what I shoot with, it is very very limiting. 1) There is no image stabilization 2) high F stop throughout the lens 3) NON WEATHER SEALED. In my opinion number 2&3 are the most important, because #1 you can work around with a tripod. Not having a low F number virtually makes using this lens in low light impossible. I will never use this lens inside with out BRIGHT light or half the pictures will be blurry. If you are interested in nature and outdoor photography then save your money and get a nice L glass lens or something that is weather proof. I went on a fishing trip and believe me if you want to put your camera gear to the test, get on a boat when it is freezing cold and there is rain clouds ever where, while the wind is blowing all sorts of particles in the air, and the picture taking is amazing. The last thing you want to think about is a cheap telephoto lens that will give you sub par pictures in a great picture taking spot. The reason you want weather proofing is because dust & water can get between the two front element glass and then you have to get it professionally cleaned or send it back to Sigma.So like I said earlier, unless you have a solid tripod to compensate for the lack of IS, you do not plan on shooting indoors, and never plan to take a hike in your life, then buy this lens. If you are a beginner and looking for a telephoto lens please please please save your money and buy a good lens. I can not stress this enough. You will love our pictures and decision for the rest of our life. I am the jack a$$ who wanted to be cheap and buy this lens and now I want a high end lens even more. Plus this glass rarely sees my camera any more. I have resorted to the Tamaron 28-75mm F2.8 for virtually everything including landscape photography. Until I can save for the L series.
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