Sigma's 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS 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 offers 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. It also has a minimum focusing
distance of 59 inches & allows macro photography & high close-up
capabilities with a maximum magnification of 1:3.9.
- 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
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Offers Sigma’s OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-light situations
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SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide optimum color correction & sharpness throughout the entire zoom range
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Super Multi-Layer lens coating reduces flare & ghosting & assures high image quality throughout the entire zoom range
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A lens hood and front & rear lens caps are included with the lens.
| Lens Construction |
16 Elements in 11 Groups |
| Angle of View |
34.3° - 8.2° |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades |
9 |
| Mininum Aperture |
f22 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance |
150 cm / 59.1 in |
| Filter Size (mm) |
62 |
| Maximum Magnifications |
1:3.9 |
Dimensions
(Diameter x Length) |
76.5 x 126.5 mm/3.0 x 5.0 in |
| Weight |
610g / 21.5oz. |