70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
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Telephoto Zoom Lens
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro

Telephoto zoom lens with excellent cost performance and optimised for use with digital SLR cameras.

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.

SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass
We used SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens for excellent correction of chromatic aberration. This also corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. The new multi layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum colour balance.

Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2
The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 m/59 inches at all zoom settings. 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.

Without changing the distance between camera and subject, you can change the shooting magnification.

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
95cm
Maximum Magnification
1:2
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
Diameter 76.6mm X Length 122mm
Weight
545g
SRP
£149.99

70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
SIGMA
CANON
NIKON (D)
SONY
PENTAX

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Digital Photo - April 2006
' Impressive results that are close to those of the APO version. There’s a good level of sharpness throughout…'It comes complete with a switchable macro mode for use between 200-300mm, with up to 1:2 magnification. This is a well-built lens and great value for the price.'
   
Ephotozine - August 2005
‘One of the features of this lens is the ‘Macro’ mode, which allows photography to a ratio of 1:2. Not true Macro, but a useful feature just the same.’ ‘For someone who is on a tight budget, this lens, having been upgraded to DG (digitally optimised) status, seems to have closed the gap slightly on its more expensive sister.’
   
Photography Monthly - November 2007
‘Often dismissed in favour of its slightly more expensive APO brother, this lens is a capable performer for those on a tight budget or those just dipping their toes in the SLR water. Billed as a ‘macro’lens, the 1:2 capabilities…are good for such disciplines as butterfly and bug photography as well as an introduction to longer focal lengths.’
 
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