Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Sigma
List Price: $149.00
Buy New: $139.99
You Save: $9.01 (6%)
New (3) from $139.99
Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7
MPN: B000B8T6DI
Model: B000B8T6DI
UPC: 085126509347
EAN: 0085126509347
ASIN: B000B8T6DI
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras | | • | Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting | | • | Minimum focusing distance is 59 inches at all zoom settings | | • | Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups | | • | High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography |
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Product Description
Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.SLD (special low dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Minolta Digital SLR Cameras is a telephoto lens that offers excellent cost performance and is optimized for use with digital SLR cameras. Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 millimeter focal length. It's the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. The lens features a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters, with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2. The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras, and it also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. The minimum focusing distance is 59 inches at all zoom settings. The lens features a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters with a maximum close-up magnification. Without changing the distance between camera and subject, you can change the shooting magnification.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
Great Lens for the $$'s June 7, 2007
J. Carr (Gulf States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a very good lens for the money. If you are beginning with a DLSR and want a lens that can produce good images without the expense, this is definetley the lens for you. I took this lens out and shot the Blue Angels during an air show hand holding every shot using it with a Sony A100 DSLR. Pictures were awesome with the lens, I used a UV Filter Lens as I do on all my lenses. I recommend this lens to anyone that wants a 70-300mm Telephoto Zoom with Macro for a low cost.
 field test May 21, 2007
W. Millington (carnegie,pa)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this lens to use on the Sony-A100 and after field testing it over the last two weeks I give it four stars. The only "glitch" the I found is the stiffness of the zoom control, which may loosen up with use. I would recommend this lens to anyone.
Affordable solution for macro and telephoto photography June 6, 2008
Anthony M. Caglio
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Takes care of telephoto and macro photography. In addition to the 18-70mm kit lens, you will be able to take your normal, wide-angle, and slight telephoto images too. With a macro capability of 1:2, by reducing the focal length of the lens, you will be able to take pictures of tiny objects from a distance. Auto focus mechanism is slow at times and not silent, but it is not too much of an issue since Sony alpha's have an eye-start focus sensor that reduces the time to take a picture. Bottom line good second lens until you can save up for a Zeiss.
Great job December 2, 2007
Mark A. Young
3 out of 13 found this review helpful
You can see out of it and press a button and make a picture of a happy time.
Superb Lens September 15, 2008
Rohit Saigal (Phoenix, Arizona)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When i purchased this lens I was worried about the quality. I purchased this lens for my Sony A300. I also have a Canon lens for my canon 40d but to my surprise this lens i amazing. Every one says that Canon and Nikon are the best when it comes to cameras but my Sony A300 and this Sigma lens have created miracles for me. I cannot attach the pictures that i have taken but believe me there is nothing best than this one..........The delivery by amazon was so fast that i have no words for that.............I am extremely happy with my investment
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