Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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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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| Manufacturer: SIGMA |
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| List Price: $209.00 |
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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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Product Details |
- 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
- High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography
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 The best lens in this price range...hands down. |
| Review Date: August 7, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Sinister Minister, |
First of all I must tell you that I was dragged kicking and screaming into the world of digital SLR photography. Not because I had a love of film on the contrary I hate film photography, it was more like I hated the thought of lugging around lenses and all the other stuff. I managed to build my business and reputation using fixed lens "Pro-sumer" cameras. Long story short what made me move to SLRs was performance, speed, quality and lenses like this one.If you have ever read any of my other reviews you already know I am a terrible gear head and often tend to trick out my cameras to the hilt! I was buying lenses for a rebel XT when I bought this lens on a whim. To start 70-300mm is nothing earth shaking every lens maker in the business has at least one model in this range, but the real kicker with the Sigma is the macro feature, that in a word is simply amazing. The macro feature can be switched in at 200-300mm and is tack sharp for everything from flowers, to coins to whatever!! And considering the focal range this is a relatively fast lens. In a normal capacity its dead sharp in all applications no matter what your light conditions inside or out. I have even used this lens for wedding portraits and got great results. As with all Sigma lenses the build quality is excellent as is the glass giving it the feel of a lens costing a whole lot more. As for accessories I would reccomend both a UV filter as well as a good CPL. Size wise it is what I would rate medium sized (as opposed to my Sigma 50-500mm) this makes it easy to manipulate and use in the field. If you are a Nikon user remove the lens hood and you will get amazing results using your pop-up flash! (Canon doesn't do as well with this.)
Now. If you are into pictures of the great outdoors the next thing I would add is a 2x teleconverter, Sigma claims this lens is not compatable with them and in a sense its not. But if you are willing to manually focus, and adjust the F stops your self you can pump this baby up to a 140-600mm super-telephoto!! I have one of these lenses for both of the SLR's I use (Canon 20D & Nikon D200) and with both using the teleconverter I do have to focus manually but they will meter light! Be prepared however results may be different on your camera. So bottom line is your looking for a great quality lens at a price you can live with? This is it. Are you a new or about to be new digital SLR user? This should be your first lens no question. Canon and Nikon lenses do focus faster and quieter, but what are you doing with that camera that you need to be so fast and quiet anyway? This lens is on either one or both of my cameras all the time, and when you shoot pictures for a living that says alot. Until next time be well and happy shooting!
SiNMiN |
Excellent
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| Review Date: December 17, 2006 |
| Reviewer: simlife, Phoenix, AZ |
I rarely write reviews for stuff I buy on Amazon, but I felt I needed to share my thoughts on this lens.
Sigma has always been a better "out of the box" experience than Canon, which unfortunately does not see fit to ship a $6 hood for a $600 lens. Sigma gives you a carrying case and a hood. The "feel" of this lens is excellent. It's tight (no focus creep), and a sort of rubberized matte finish that just screams "pro". Top marks here.
From an optical standpoint, the lens is incredibly good, considering the price. I fired off about 70 shots outside to test the aperture at the different focal ranges. Yes, there is some softness at 300mm, but this can be mostly offset by stopping it down to 4.0. The rest of the focal range is fine. I used my Rebel XT and a Canon UV filter (50mm) for the tests. In the macro mode, there's excellent contrast and saturation, and very good bokeh.
Focus is a little slow, but then maybe I'm spoiled by the Canon glass, which focuses like nothing else. Still, there's very little hunting here, except in lower ambient light. This is not an indoor lens, nor is it a walkaround utility one. But for telephoto work and even a bit of macro (as it were), it's an extremely good deal.
All in all, I'd highly recommend getting this, especially as a first-time telephoto for people who are getting into DSLRs. The closest Canon equivalent is about $100 more expensive, and I don't believe it comes with a hood or case. |
Possibly my best, sharpest lens!
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| Review Date: April 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D. Burbank, Ithaca, New York |
I purchased this Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Lens after a lot of research. I read reviews and discussion on many online forums. This lens is incredibly sharp. Definitely sharper than my Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Standard Zoom Lens. The macro capability is awesome. I can grab super-sharp macro close-ups at 300MM from about 10 feet away. Excellent for wildlife, etc. Lens build feels solid. Focuses fast.
Here's my equipment: (All purchased from Amazon.com)
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Standard Zoom Lens
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Lens
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A great pro-sumer lens, bargain price
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| Review Date: August 26, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Carlos A. Arguelles, Seattle, WA USA |
| This is not a professional lens. It's not an L-series lens. But it's a great pro-sumer lens. If you're a serious amateur without a lot of money, this is an absolute bargain and it gives you a great range with good quality. If you need to get all the way up to the 300mm range and only have $200 in your pocket, this is absolutely the way to go!!! Sturdy lens (feels way sturdier that the comparable Canon lenses), comes with a hood and a case (Canon charges you about $25 for a lens hood and a similar amount or more for a case!). Buy it! |
Excellent lens for that price!!!
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| Review Date: January 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Crank, FLORIDA/CZECH |
Hi, I was looking for a new tele zoom lens for a long time... finally I decided for this lens. Because I am a student and I dont have money for the brilliant branded lenses... And this lens looked to me all right. Reviews were good and mainly the price was unbeatable. I was little bit worry about hand shake and focusing and shooting in bad weather and light conditions...
Finally I have got the parcel and I have tried it on my Canon XT. It looked really good, better than on the photo and with the hood is giant. Of course the weight of the SLR became higher. It is good to shoot with tripod but iven without it you can take good pics in daylight. Focusing isnt the best but I have expected it. It is better to focus manually. I recommend it! I was I was nicely suprised with the macro mode. You can click the button on 300mm and focus for closer objects!!!
I am definitely satisfied with this lens.
It is a great deal. thanks for yours reviews which helped me. so I hope I help others. |
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