| Reviews : Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras |
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras Product By SIGMA Available From 3 Sellers |
Technical Details
- Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras
- Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting
- Minimum focusing distance is 59 inches at all zoom settings
- Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups
- High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography
Product Description
Telephoto zoom lenses with excellent cost performance and optimized for use with digital SLR cameras. Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration.Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras features a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 millimeter focal length. An excellent cost performance telephoto zoom lens for digital and 35mm SLR cameras, this lens also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters. The minimum focusing distance 59.1 inches at all zoom settings. Optimized for digital photography, the lens features SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass for excellent correction of chromatic aberration.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By L. J. Moskowitz (Skillman, NJ United States)
Every Nikon owner knows the best lenses are made by Nikon, but it isn't always possible to spend over a thousand dollars for one. This 70-300mm lens by Sigma hits a nice price point for a fairly decent lens. I've used it in many different situations - full daylight, concerts at night - and it performs well. At full zoom, you can turn your mediocre seating into front row images, but make sure you have a steady hand. You will get camera shake at full zoom in low light situations unless you're perfectly still.
The macro on this lens is shockingly good. It only works at 200-300mm, which means you have to be a few feet away to use it, but images tend to be very crisp. You'll want to pair the lens with a decent flash, however, if you aren't in full sun.
This Sigma isn't as crisp and pure as a true Nikon lens, but it's a great alternative for the amateur and/or hobbyist.
By Miranda Burnett (Sacramento, Ca)
I bought this for my Nikon D80. I can't even believe how great the quality is, and for so cheap! I love this macro zoom lens.
I have been able to take stunning photos with this. I'd suggest it to anyone with a Nikon and a few extra bucks.
EDIT.... back when I bought it a few months ago, it was only $70. I see it's double the price now....
By Tcat Houser
Got this baby almost a year ago. Due to the focal length, it is a little heavy (Any lens would be). It took me a little time to get used to flipping to macro. Be prepared to stabilize with 'something' for macro shooting or plan a high shutter speed.
The construction quality is much better than the low end Nikkor's. I'm waiting to see if the 28-70 version comes down in price a bit here at Amazon. When it does, I'll drop the low end Nikkor in the trash and get the Sigma to match this baby.
For most folks, any slight trade-off for the HUGE difference in price makes this a great choice.
By D. Regenold
This is one of the best lenses you can buy for the price. The photos are clear and crisp. The only major problems is that it takes a ton of light to get a properly exposed picture, and if you don't have a DSLR that has AF built in it can be a challenge to get the lens to maintain its focus. This is a great lens for the price, just make sure you have a nice flash to get the most out of this lens.
By Jonathan Anonuevo (Silicon Valley in CA)
I've purchased the Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 DG Macro in 2007.
I purchased this for the use of photographing sports, especially football. Through my experience, this lens is worth it when shooting in ample light (meaning your shooting at least 1/250 @ ISO 800) and you're not shooting anything to increase your credibility. The lens is nice in terms that it's pretty large and the lens hood adds about 1.5" to the lens, which makes you look important if that's the case. On the other side, the lens is a little slow in terms of, the aperture is not large enough and the AF is slower since it's screw driven and covers a larger distance focus. *Just in case: A faster lens means that it has a large aperture closer or better to f/2.8 and you can use a faster shutter speed*
The lens does not have superbly dense photograph quality, but is acceptable with it's focal length coverage and low price. One this also is that the barrel rotates when focusing so beware for your fingers catching when focusing.
If you are on a budget, but want to have a telephoto lens and aren't in need of a fast lens, this Sigma 70-300 will work for your needs.
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