Sigma A 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro Lens
For Canon EF Mount

Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Macro capable with reproduction ratio of 1:1 or greater.Macro capable with reproduction ratio of 1:1 or greater.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.49Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).

Lens Description

The Sigma A 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro is a normal prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This bright prime has a 70mm focal-length.

This prime lens focuses down to 26cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 1X magnification. The high manification of the Sigma A 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro allows it perform true macro photography. The lens offers a Quick-Shift AF system which lets the user simply rotate the focus-ring to focus manually. A built-in focus motor is used to set the focus-distance. It allowed Sigma to optimize the motor precisely for this lens in order to maximize performance.

The lens weighs 515g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.

This version of the lens has a Canon EF mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Canon EF mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors. Sigma also makes this lens for Nikon F, Sigma S and Sony E mounts.

Sigma A 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro
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Sigma A 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro

Focal-Range

11mm800mm
70mm
FOCAL-RANGE OF WEATHERPROOF Canon EF MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Full-Frame COVERAGE

Angle-Of-View

3.5°126°
34°
ANGLE OF VIEW OF WEATHERPROOF Canon EF MOUNT RECTILINEAR LENSES WITH Full-Frame+ COVERAGE

Maximum Aperture

1.25.6
2.8
MAXIMUM APERTURE OF WEATHERPROOF Canon EF MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Full-Frame COVERAGE

Viewing Angle Range

Sigma 70mm F/2.8

Maximum Aperture

Compared to other Canon EF Full-Frame lenses.
34°
Max F/2.8

Magnification

0.07X5X
1X
MAGNIFICATION OF Canon EF MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Full-Frame COVERAGE

Weight

450g5370g
515g
WEIGHT OF WEATHERPROOF Canon EF MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Full-Frame COVERAGE

Sigma A 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro Specifications

Brand Sigma Model A 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro
Mount Max FLM 1X
Focal Length 70mm View Angle 34°
Max ApertureF/2.8Min ApertureF/22
Min Focus26cmMagnification1X
Filter Size49mm Aperture Blades9
Size (D x L)71 x 106mm Weight515g
TiltN / A ShiftN / A
Stabilization ProtectionWeatherproof
Zoom Drive N / A Focus Drive AF with Quick-Shift
Zoom Mechanism N / A Focus Mechanism Internal
Hood Bayonet Focus Motor Internal
Perspective RectilinearIntroduced2018-02-26

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Sigma 70mm F/2.8 Facts

Sigma A 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Macro capable with reproduction ratio of 1:1 or greater.Macro capable with reproduction ratio of 1:1 or greater.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.49Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).
70mm Focal-Length F/2.8 Constant Aperture
49mm Filter Thread AF with Quick-Shift
Canon EF Mount Full-Frame Coverage
515g Lens Weight 71 x 106mm (D x L)
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