Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro

Affordable telephoto zoom with macro capability

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
65/100
LENS SCORE
Features 12
Performance 12
Durability 13
Price 16
Usability 12
Brand Sigma
Model 505-xxx

Key Features

OPTICS APO design with Special Low Dispersion glass elements
MACRO 1:2 maximum magnification ratio at 300mm focal length
APERTURE 9-blade diaphragm for smooth background blur
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with manual override
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame DG design compatible with film and digital
STABILIZATION None (Optical stabilization not present in this model)
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Standard mount construction, no specialized weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ~ Limited Only on specific legacy mounts
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-300mm
Aperture Range f/4-5.6 to f/22-32
Lens Construction 14 elements in 10 groups
Minimum Focus 150cm (95cm in Macro mode)
Magnification 1:2
Filter Size 58mm
Diaphragm Blades 9
Focusing Micro-motor AF
Stabilization None
Weight 550g
Dimensions 76.6mm x 122mm