Sigma APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO

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Best Price: $159

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  • Features
    MSRP: $320.00 USD
  • Features
    Telephoto zoom lenses with tele-macro function, optimized for digital cameras.
  • Features
    New coating reduces Ghost and Flare.
  • Features
    It is equipped with three pieces of SLD glass for high image quality
  • Features
    Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2

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The high performance telephoto zoom lens is ideal for digital SLR cameras. This lens has two SLD glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group It is able to shoot with maxim…

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  1. Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG macro

    Reviewer: PhotoZone.com
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    The Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG macro came close to a surprise but it still hasn´t won the cigar. It delivered pretty decent results in most aspects, specifically at 70mm and 200mm, but at 300mm the border resolution is nothing short of dismal - certainly not apochromatic as claimed by Sigma (nor would we really expect that from such a budget lens). Nonetheless you may argue that the center performance of the lens is on a very high level throughout the range and... Read more

  2. REVIEW: Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro

    Reviewer: photodo
    10 October 2008

    Prior to the DG upgrade, this lens already had an enormous reputation for its picture quality compared to its price. The upgrade has only enhanced this. The usefulness of the lens is greatly added to with its ability to focus down to less than a metre and anyone wishing to photograph large insects such as butterflies or dragonflies will find it one of the most useful lenses for this discipline, being light enough to carry on a neck strap all day with the focal length... Read more

  1. Excellent value for money lens with good optics

    Reviewer: drasharan@indiatimes.com, NexTag
    15 May 2006
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
     

    The sigma 70-300APO Macro 4-5.6 is an excellent value for money lens in the telephoto range.Lightweight,easy to handle,good optical quality,58mm filter size,1:2 macro ratio at the 300mm end,use of apochromatic elements and above all being light on the pocket make it an excellent all around telephoto lens for the price conscious amateur/professional. Read more

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