Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Lens
For Sony A Mount
Lens Description
The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro is a normal to medium telephoto zoom designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This variable-aperture zoom covers a 70 to 300mm focal-range.
This 4X zoom lens focuses down to 150cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.5X magnification. The moderate manification of the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro makes it capable of closeup photography. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. While this lens is capable of AF, it does not have a built-in focus motor. It can only focus with a compatible camera body which features a mechanical AF-coupling.
The lens weighs 530g.
This version of the lens has a Sony A mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Sony A mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors. Sigma also makes this lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K and Sigma S mounts.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Specifications
Brand | Sigma | Model | 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
---|---|---|---|
Mount | Max FLM | 1X | |
Focal Range | 70 - 300mm | View Angle | 34 - 8.2° |
Max Aperture | F/4 - 5.6 | Min Aperture | F/22 - 32 |
Min Focus | 150cm | Magnification | 0.5X |
Filter Size | 58mm | Aperture Blades | 9 |
Size (D x L) | 77 x 120mm | Weight | 530g |
Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
Stabilization | Protection | None | |
Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with MF Switch |
Zoom Mechanism | External | Focus Mechanism | External |
Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | External |
Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2008-01-31 |
Features | 95cm min focus distance @ 150mm |
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