Description
This is a telephoto zoom lens with excellent cost performance, for it is capable of
macro photography with a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 mm and 300 mm. The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 m/59 inches at all zoom settings.
Sigma used
SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens for excellent correction of
chromatic aberration.
This lens is also effectively corrected for fluctuation of
aberration due to focusing. It is the ideal lens for
portraits,
sports photography,
nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the
telephoto range.
If you need a low light lens, this isn't it. If your primary objective is to take pictures in low light situation such as wedding and concerts, then get the
50-150mm f/2.8 HSM or the
70-200mm f/2.8 OS HSM or the
70-300 OS instead.
This DG lens was designed to work on
35mm SLR film cameras,
digital SLR
cameras and
digital SLR cameras with 'full frame sensors. it can also be used on the
cropped sensor
cameras as the image circle they cast on the
image sensor
is larger than needed.
The DG lens features improved (more even) light distribution from image center to edge, especially at maximum
aperture, compared to conventional fast
wide-angle lenses. This is important in
digital photography, but is also useful in 35mm photography, especially when slide film is used. The lens elements also
utilize Sigma’s super multi layer coating which reduces flare and internal reflections from the highly sensitive surface of image sensors.
Note: this lens has no built-in motor and will not autofocus on the
Nikon D40/D40x, Nikon D60,
Nikon D3000, Nikon D3100
or the Nikon D5000 Cameras.
Features
Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 millimeter focal length.
A switch for change to macro at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters.
Minimum focusing distance 59.1 inches at all zoom settings.
Optimized for digital photography
SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass for excellent correction of chromatic aberration.
Item Includes
• Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Autofocus Lens
• Front & Rear Lens Caps
• Lens Hood
• Soft Lens Case
• 1-Year Warranty
Reviews
Works pretty well!!!!, June 25, 2009
By Amy L. Sheehan
I bought this lens to go along with me nikon nikkor 18-55 lens because I wanted more of a zoom!
It was pretty cheap but works well, If you are looking for a macro lens, don't buy this for Macro, because it doesn't work well for it!! Anyway it works for those FAR AWAY shots and you may need a tripod for when you go up to 300mm!! I think it is worth the money, BUY THIS LENS!!!!!
Excellent lens... even better price, June 5, 2009
By F. Madeira (Howell, NJ United States)
I bought this lens for my Nikon D40x. I was a little leery about buying it because its price is so much less than comparable Nikon lenses. I assumed it would be of lesser quality than a Nikon lens, but it did not disappoint in any way. The image quality is excellent, the focus is super fast and most importantly, the pictures come out great, even displayed on a 24 inch monitor. You'll need to buy a bigger camera bag... it's a very large lens. Highly recommend.
