Reviews and Problems with Sigma APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO
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Overall 4
Expert Review
PhotoRadar
8 March 2012
Conclusion: More than a one-trick pony, the Sigma doubles up as a 0.5x macro lens but, given its relatively poor resolution at the long end of the zoom range, it can't compete with a
Conclusion: 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.
Pros: Excellent optical performance for price., Good close focus ability (1:2), Light enough to carry all day.
Cons: Long extension when close focussed and zoomed., Front element and extension rotates during focussing
Excerpt: In this day and age, it's easy to write off any 'slow' telephoto zoom lens with an f/4-5.6 maximum aperture that doesn't have optical stabilisation.
Pros: Close-focusing 0.5x macro ability in the 200-300mm zoom range, Impressive build quality at the price, Sharp at all but the longest telephoto setting
Cons: No optical stabilisation, Lacks Sigma's HSM autofocus, and the basic motor is quite noisy, Poor image contrast in dull lighting
Conclusion: The Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO macro came close to a surprise but it still hasn´t won the cigar. It delivered pretty decent results in most aspects, specifically at...
Summary: 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.
Pros: Excellent optical performance for price., Good close focus ability (1:2), Light enough to carry all day.
Cons: Long extension when close focussed and zoomed., Front element and extension rotates during focussing
Summary: Jeśli zaś chodzi o ogniskową 300 mm (której przecież Canon nie ma w ogóle) to jeśli trafimy na dobre warunki świetlne, jeśli nie drgnie nam ręka i jeśli nie zawiedzie nas
Pros: dobra ostrość obrazu w zakresie ogniskowych od 70 do 200 mm,, bardzo mała aberracja chromatyczna dla zakresu 70-135 i mała dla 200 mm,, bardzo małe winietowanie,, mała...
Cons: słaba jakość obrazu dla 300 mm,, astygmatyzm uciążliwy dla 300 mm,, wolny, głośny i zawodny autofokus.