Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO Macro Super Lens for Nikon-AF Camera | 
| Brand: Sigma
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Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Size: Nikon
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5 x 5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 505-306I
Model: 508944
UPC: 085126504441
EAN: 0085126504441
ASIN: B0000501TG
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| Features:
| • | Dedicated to Nikon AF SLR cameras | | • | Ultra-telephoto, telephoto, and macro photography all in one lens | | • | High magnification of 1:2 (one-half life-size) for macro photography | | • | Lens constructed of an ecological, lead- and arsenic-free glass | | • | Two special low-dispersion glass elements in the front lens group, in addition to a special low-dispersion glass element in the rear lens group |
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Product Description
Sigma's 70-300mm F4-5.6 DL MACRO SUPER is one of several new tele zoom lenses. It is a compact Tele-Macro Zoom lens, capable of focusing down to 1: 2 (half life-size) reproduction ratio at 300mm focal length (an optional accessory 58mm achromatic close-up lens allows even closer focusing and reproduction ratios up to 1: 1 or life-size), with superb optical quality. A detachable bayonet hood is provided. The lens materials used in this new product are lead and arsenic free ecological glass, including one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass element.
Amazon.com Product Description
Sigma's 70-300mm f4-f5.6 APO macro super lens has a compact apochromatic telezoom lens that incorporates two special low-dispersion glass elements in the front lens group with one special low-dispersion glass element in the rear lens group. The arrangement of the optics serves to minimize the chromatic aberration that can occur. This telemacro zoom lens can achieve a magnification ratio of 1:2 (one-half life size) for macro and telephotography images at its 300mm focal length. As an accessory, you can add a 58mm achromatic close-up lens (not included), and get even closer focusing and reproduction ratios of 1:1 (life size) and still maintain excellent optical quality. The optical materials are made from lead-free and arsenic-free ecological glass. This model is dedicated to Nikon AF SLR cameras.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent Zoom with Great Macro Capability January 3, 2001
Garry Joye (Boothwyn, PA United States)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
It was between the very resonably priced 70-300 Nikkor and this one from Sigma. I chose this one, mainly on the basis of the macro capability, and glad I did. I've gotten some super honeybee shots, and frame-filling portraits. Resolution couldn't be better, fully equal to the Nikkor or any fixed focal length lens in this range (as far as I can judge.) Light and relatively short, it's convenient to carry. Pair this with a good short zoom, and you're set.
 Easy come, easy go. June 20, 2002
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
I returned this lens the same day I received it. I found the macro function to be combersome, less than crisp, and with a miniscule depth of field. With no lock for the lens barrel, the lens extension continually slid forward with the slightest negative angle. And, once extended, the lens was awkwardly balanced and difficult to steady on my Novoflex head.
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