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Sigma AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Canon Fit Lens

by Sigma
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
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  • Lens structure (elements/groups): 14 Elements in
  • Viewing angle: 34.3 °
  • Focal length: 70 - 300 mm
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.5 m
  • Minimum aperture: F22
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Sigma AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Canon Fit Lens + Hoya 58mm UV Filter
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  • Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm ; 549 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 907 g
  • Item model number: B000AM7CJ0
  • ASIN: B000AM7CJ0
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 2 Oct 2006
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,134 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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This is a well-built lens and great value for the price.' -- Digital Photo - April 2006

Product Description

Sigma SIGMA 4.0-5.6/70-300 DG C/AF


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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Best value utility lens 17 Nov 2011
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This lens has to be the best value utility lens I have purchased for my Canon EOS 550D. Users of this camera will be aware that the crop factor of 1.6 needs to be applied to the lens (aps-c sensor) which makes it, in effect, a 112-480mm lens but this is fine by me.
It does everything competently and although the Auto Focus is a little noisy, it is pretty accurate and reasonably fast. It has a metal mount which is one over on both the Canon 18-55mm S Kit lens I have and the 50mm MarkII I purchased from "simplyelectronics"(never again - I will be a Amazon devotee from now on - explanation later) that have plastic mounts. To be fair though, I can't see any problem with Canons cost cutting in this department so far though maybe a couple of years down the line if the plastic wears I may have to change that opinion.
I know others will say the macro facility is not as good as having a dedicated Macro lens but I look at it this way; I have effectively, a 100mm lens that can zoom to 480mm and is capable of pretty good quality Macro pictures and I don't have to change lenses to do it. It isn't the sort of lens you are going to take sharp sports pictures with because it is just too slow for that (F4-5.6) but use it for nature and general use and I think you will be impressed with it's capabilities. There is no image stabilization on this lens so a Mono or Tripod is a must at greater magnifications but anyone who has used a zoom lens in the past will be aware of this necessity.
I must mention that if you use a UV filter for lens protection (not needed for UV filtration as the lens does it already) you may wish to think again for this unit as it can soften the image slightly at 240-300mm (380-480mm for the 550D) and a Polaroid Variable ND filter I use on my 18-55mm and 50mm MarkII (80mm on a 550D)was a bit of a horror show on this lens, blurring the image quite markedly. However, using a fixed ND filter set seems to correct things. Others will know the technical reasons for this but the bottom line is don't use a filter unless you really have to.
Finally, I got a little unlucky with the lens I initially bought as the Auto Focus started making some unhealthy noises and I did see another review on this site mentioning something similar, however Amazon were truly amazing with their returns policy and I got a replacement lens and had the faulty one picked up from my home address next day! Fantastic service Amazon and so much better than the shoddy customer care I received from "simplyelectrinics" who had taken eight days to even dispatch a lens they promised would be sent in four and I probably paid more for it after I took into account the cost of the phone calls trying to find out what was going on.
All this aside, I do think this lens is a great addition to the my 550D Canon Kit and would recommend it to all those looking for a budget solution to their Zoom/Macro needs!
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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the money 21 Mar 2010
I have to admit that this is a pretty good lens especially for the price bracket it is in. The pictures are of a sound quality and it does have a macro function of which I will say more later. A lens hood is included. You also get Japanese optics which really benefit the picture.

There are a few negatives about the lens, none of which are show stoppers at this level unless you intend to use the lens for very particular purposes. Focussing the lens rotates the front element, so polarising filters are pretty much out as are graduated, though the later can be replicated in Photoshop fairly easily.

Yes there is a macro function but it should not be purchased as a dedicated macro lens as the macro function requires you to be using the lens between 200 and 300mm and it is a long lens physically (at 300mm min focus distance the lens is 21cm) and there is no image stabilisation so you need very good light or a tripod to use this as a macro lens, you should really use a tripod for macro photography anyway but it is easy to be caught without the tripod and have a shot you really want to take.

Back to the positives though, after all it is a 4 star product, the focus ring is a nice size and is easy to use as is the zoom ring.

Overall this is a great all round super zoom which does have a macro mode for the occasional user but should not be used as a dedicated macro lens.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sigma AF 70-300mm zoom lens 9 Sep 2009
I bought this lens on high recommendation from a photograper friend. Although I haven't used it too much so far, the results I have had are excellent. I could have paid a lot more for the Canon equivilent but, to be honest, at my level of photography, it would have been a waste of money. This lens offers me everything I need.
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5.0 out of 5 stars wow
thanks this is a great lens and have taken many picstures with this now and have been very pleased wtih results
Published 1 day ago by starrmann
5.0 out of 5 stars everything great
great price, great product, speedy delivery, warranty included
had this lens before (my previous camera gear got stolen :( ) - great for macro shots in the sunshine; almost... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Miss D. Najdenowa
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant lens
After reading up on several different lens I settled with the Sigma AF 70-300mm. What a fantastic product, worth every penny and more.
Published 11 days ago by David Cain
5.0 out of 5 stars Lens
I love Great sturdy Lenses and this is definitely one of them. Used it a couple of times it's great!!!
Published 16 days ago by miss c otoo-anakwa
4.0 out of 5 stars Good value
Does exactly what it should. Good value and good results for the amateur who wants to get closer to the action.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs S C Black
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens outstanding value
I bought lens after reading the write ups and to be honest I expected to be disappointed as I have always bought either Canon or Tamron lenses in the past mainly Canon as I have... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars great value and great lens
I love this lens, it is perfect for so many situations and always delivers. I can't fault this lens, it makes me happy and my second favourite lens after my 50mm lens which is my... Read more
Published 2 months ago by sreece
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely love my lens
this is a great lens,

only down side is to zoom in the lens twists in the oposite direction from canon lens's, but once you get used to that everything else is perfect!!
Published 3 months ago by Frank Ireland
5.0 out of 5 stars lens
Pressent . Fit a cannon camera perfectly . Good range . Looks good and light weight perfect a a a
Published 3 months ago by d w j baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value
Bought this lens as a present for our teenage grandson, who is taking photography at school, teacher said it was a good one to get, very good zoom, can now get lovely close up... Read more
Published 3 months ago by annie
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