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Tripods And Monopods | Home » » Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens with built in motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | | | | | | | Description: | | The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital ameras. These lenses incorporate a macro feature with aximum magnification 1:2 at the 300mm focal length. It is suitable for various types of shooting conditions. This telephoto lens has a 1:2 maximum magnification at the 300mm focal length. It is ideal for portraits, sport and other types of photography. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
Lens Construction - 14 Elements in 10 Groups
- Angle of View: 34.3 - 8.2 degrees
- Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades
- Minimum Aperture: F22
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 95-150cm / 37.4-59.1 in.
- Maximum Magnification: 1:4.1 (1:2 Macro mode)
- Filter Size: Diameter 58mm (Rear)
- Filter Size: Bayonet-type Hood
- Diameter: 76.6mm
- Length: 119.5mm
- Weight: 540g/19 oz.
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• 14 Elements in 10 Groups Lens Construction
• 34.3 to 8.2 degrees angle of view
• F22 Minimum Aperture
• 59.1 (150cm) / 37.4 (95cm) Macro Mode Minimum Focusing Distance
• 1 - 4.1 / 1 - 2 Macro Mode Maximum Magnification
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.19 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.93 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.17 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.02 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.68 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 154 reviews |
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324 of 331 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent lens and an incredible value!May 09, 2008
By P. Landry
"PL"
I hesitated purchasing this lens for my Nikon D40X--probably looked at this listing six or seven times before making the purchase. Truthfully I was worried about how inexpensive it is. Now, I'm probably a pretty average amateur photographer in that the majority of my pictures are family stuff: kids' sporting events, vacations, birthdays, and the like. But that doesn't mean I'm willing to compromise on quality just to save some money, and I know that the Nikon 55-200 is a quality lens.
But, I purchased based on Michael Del Priore's review (his was the only review at the time)--I figured, at this price (especially when compared to the Nikon 55-200), why not give it a shot, and I'm glad I did.
This is an excellent lens. The auto focus motor is fast and doesn't chew up the battery (I was concerned about that, but I shot almost 170 pictures at my son's games two Saturdays ago and didn't use any more battery than the Nikon 35-70 lens that came with the camera). Like "cinderoo" I haven't had any stabilization issues to speak of either, even snapping away while following 12 year old boys run the length of a field. That may be more of an issue with macro photography, but I'd imagine most of the (admittedly limited) macro photography I'd do would probably be with a tripod anyway.
Now, no one would mistake me for a professional photographer, but I can tell you that when I pull up photos shot with my D40X and this Sigma lens on my 24" iMac and view them full screen they are *everything* I was looking for when I decided to move to an SLR camera.
114 of 118 found the following review helpful:
Super Telephoto and Macro Lens for Nikon D40..D40X..D60May 03, 2008
By C. A. Gaunt
"cinderoo2"
I purchased the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG macro lens for my Nikon D40..the lens has a Built in Motor Drive and does Auto Focus very nicely with the Nikon D40..D40X and D60..
I shoot mostly landscapes, animals, birds, and flowers and have taken some very nice photos with this 70-300mm Telephoto and Macro Lens. This lens does not have Image Stabilization however using the lens without a tripod does not seem to be much of a problem because I have not had many blurred photos..The lens is very reasonably priced for the amateur photographer..
I have shared some of my recent photos that I took using this lens which are posted on this Amazon listing with my review.
The lens shipped immediately by 47th Street Photo and was received in two days.
I highly recommend the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Lens.
46 of 50 found the following review helpful:
Great lens for a great price!May 29, 2008
By A. Ruder
"D40x Amateur"
Feeling limited by my 18-135 lens I began looking into zoom lenses. A friend of mine has the Nikon 70-300 VR which is an amazing lens but substantially out of my price range as well. I debated saving up for the Nikon lens but after much consideration I decided to give this one a shot since it was within my budget and would get me that extra distance. I am using this lens with my D40x and the pictures I have taken have been crystal clear. I am extremely satisfied with this lens and it has performed well above my expectations.
21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Great Lens, A must have for any DSLR Kit.Jul 23, 2008
By M. Kelley
"PhotoDudeMS"
This lens is amazing. I bought this lens because I needed something longer than my 200mm, and the price was alluring. I was skeptical at first, but after doing my research on sigma, decided to go with it.
First of all I love the 58mm objective on this lens. It isn't too large, but allows for crisper photos in low light situations. The Macro feature is absolutely amazing, and comes in very handy when outdoors.
My only misgiving with this lens is that the focus motor is a bit on the loud side, not annoying, just obvious in a quiet room, and distracting in the middle of a service or ceremony. A nikkor lens has a faster and quieter motor, but for the price, this is an amazing deal.
Bottom Line - BUY IT!!!
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Value on an Excellent Lens!!!May 24, 2010
By E. Whitaker
I am a beginning photographer who uses a Nikon D5000 SLR camera I recently purchased. I do not have all the aperture info to include in my review, but I can assure this lens is an awesome lens for ANY user. I photographed a wedding this week along side a profession photographer. Comparing my pictures to his, I have less noise using this lens and my shots were clear with beautiful color and dimension to each photo! He was impressed so much in fact that he wanted purchase info himself for his camera lens collection. You will not be sorry with this purchase!! It is an excellent value for the money!
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