Location: Home» DSLR Cameras » All Accessories » Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

Site Links

View Cart
Checkout
About Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Returns Policy
Shipping Information
DSLR Camera Features
Depth of Field Explained
Digital Camera Forum

Subcategories

All Accessories
•	Cables & Cords

Nikon D80

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

enlarge

Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography

List Price: ~~$149.00~~
Buy New: $99.95
You Save: $49.05 (33%)

New (7) Used (1) from $99.00

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

25 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0

MPN: B000A0UHXU
Model: B000A0UHXU
UPC: 085126509446
EAN: 0085126509446
ASIN: B000A0UHXU

Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days

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

Accessories:

•	Tiffen 58mm 11 Filter (Green)
•	Tiffen 58mm 47 Filter (Blue)
•	Tiffen 58mm 80A Filter
•	Tiffen 58mm 812 Warming Filter
•	Tiffen 58mm 81A Filter

Similar Items:

•	Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
•	Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60 & D80 Digital SLR Cameras
•	Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter
•	Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
•	Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras features a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 millimeter focal length. An excellent cost performance telephoto zoom lens for digital and 35mm SLR cameras, this lens also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters. The minimum focusing distance 59.1 inches at all zoom settings. Optimized for digital photography, the lens features SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass for excellent correction of chromatic aberration.

Product Description
Telephoto zoom lenses with excellent cost performance and optimized 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. 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.

Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Sigma 70-300mm D f/4-5.6 DG Macro Non-APO Review April 23, 2006
Thomas D. Jones Jr. (California)
45 out of 45 found this review helpful

I bought this lens along with the Nikon D50 kit that included the 18-55mm lens.

It does Macro (200-300mm) down to about .95m (3 ft). It does tend to hunt for focus quite a bit using the camera's AF-A setting, but does not when in AF-S, however focus is lost quickly when hand-holding. In this situation I end up using an indoor studio with the camera on a tripod, so I set the focus manually anyway.

The Macro setting allows up to a 1:2 magnification at 300, and about 1:3 at 200mm. This is done by allowing closer focusing than the normal 1.5m (5 ft).
When using Macro, the lens is locked to 200-300mm, and you must focus to the normal range before you can flip the switch and zoom back to under 200mm. This can be a slight problem as the lens DOES NOT have a M/A focusing switch. You must go to manual focusing via the camera, focus to normal range, flip lens macro switch, then you can go back down below 200mm and/or re-engage your autofocus.

I have not had any major problems with this lens, and actually enjoy the pictures that I get from it during sports and other telephoto needed activities. It does need a steady hand at the extreme end during lower light levels because it does not have VR, but for what it is made for I have not had any trouble getting sharp pictures. Just don't use it in low light without a tripod.

Focusing is smooth in the normal mode from 1.5m (5 ft) to infinity and it just under 1/4 turn from lock to lock. (Macro is 1/2 turn)

Zooming is smooth from 70mm to about 200mm, and then bunches up (gets slightly harder to turn) from 200 to 300. It zooms back down smoothly the entire way. It is not internally focusing, so at minimum (70mm at infinity) it is about 5" out from the camera, and at maximum (300mm at 3 ft) it is about 8" long.

It has a manual aperture ring at the base, but for autofocus cameras it recommends leaving it locked at max (f/22). [Since it is a D-model lens, it is made for the DX-sized sensor which is smaller than 35mm, and will have vignetting on 35mm, but all DSLRs are autofocus so why they included this is confusing. Just leave it locked at f/22]

The filter ring is 58mm in size. Includes caps, and cylindrical hood that fits nicely, and stores backward on the lens covering the body during storage. Mine has a matte-black finish, but I've seen regular semi-gloss plastic as well.

If you are on a budget, and want to get into telephoto or Macro photography, this lens is great. It does take a bit to get used to, but for the price, I have been satisfied.

5 out of 5 stars

Best Lens in this price range...Hands Down. August 7, 2006
Sinister Minister
44 out of 46 found this review helpful

First of all I must tell you that I was dragged kicking and screaming into the world of digital SLR photography. Not because I had a love of film on the contrary I hate film photography, it was more like I hated the thought of lugging around lenses and all the other stuff. I managed to build my business and reputation using fixed lens "Pro-sumer" cameras. Long story short what made me move to SLRs was performance, speed, quality and lenses like this one.If you have ever read any of my other reviews you already know I am a terrible gear head and often tend to trick out my cameras to the hilt! I was buying lenses for a rebel XT when I bought this lens on a whim. To start 70-300mm is nothing earth shaking every lens maker in the business has at least one model in this range, but the real kicker with the Sigma is the macro feature, that in a word is simply amazing. The macro feature can be switched in at 200-300mm and is tack sharp for everything from flowers, to coins to whatever!! And considering the focal range this is a relatively fast lens. In a normal capacity its dead sharp in all applications no matter what your light conditions inside or out. I have even used this lens for wedding portraits and got great results. As with all Sigma lenses the build quality is excellent as is the glass giving it the feel of a lens costing a whole lot more. As for accessories I would reccomend both a UV filter as well as a good CPL. Size wise it is what I would rate medium sized (as opposed to my Sigma 50-500mm) this makes it easy to manipulate and use in the field. If you are a Nikon user remove the lens hood and you will get amazing results using your pop-up flash! (Canon doesn't do as well with this.)
Now. If you are into pictures of the great outdoors the next thing I would add is a 2x teleconverter, Sigma claims this lens is not compatable with them and in a sense its not. But if you are willing to manually focus, and adjust the F stops your self you can pump this baby up to a 140-600mm super-telephoto!! I have one of these lenses for both of the SLR's I use (Canon 20D & Nikon D200) and with both using the teleconverter I do have to focus manually but they will meter light! Be prepared however results may be different on your camera. So bottom line is your looking for a great quality lens at a price you can live with? This is it. Are you a new or about to be new digital SLR user? This should be your first lens no question. Canon and Nikon lenses do focus faster and quieter, but what are you doing with that camera that you need to be so fast and quiet anyway? This lens is on either one or both of my cameras all the time, and when you shoot pictures for a living that says alot. Until next time be well and happy shooting!

SiNMiN

5 out of 5 stars

A SUPER lens for such a LOW price. Amazing. August 26, 2006
Wayne Kuban (Goodyear, AZ United States)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful

I was not expecting super results for such a relatively low price, but that's what you get with this great lens. I am amazed at the sharpness, color, and contrast this low cost Sigma provides.

As soon as I received it I popped it on my Nikon D200 and shot a few dozen excellent photos of flowers in the sun, flowers in the dark shade, bees in flight, and a nice sunny afternoon shot or two of the park next door. Nothing out of focus or lackluster. Some handheld (it's light weight!), some on the tripod. The Auto Focus a bit noisier than Nikon lenses, but unless your shooting during church services nobody will care. It's also a bit slower to focus but unless you're shooting fast paced action coming or going it shouldn't be a problem. It still focuses faster than any of my point & shoot cameras, and with the Macro mode this lens is a winner hands down.

5 out of 5 stars

Sigma Quality November 11, 2006
J. C. Harris (Worcestershire United Kingdom)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

The Sigma lens is a quality item at an affordable price. It delivers at long range as well as close up on macro. Its sleek styling compliments its use with my Nikon D70 and operates in a very quiet manner. Overall an item I value.

3 out of 5 stars

Better to name as "Macro Lens" July 12, 2007
Evren KAYALI (Istanbul, TURKEY)
6 out of 11 found this review helpful

I bought this lens with the hope of having a budget telephoto lens for my Nikon D100. The point is I bought a wrong lens, since it is not an "OS"(Optical Stabilizer) Sigma lens where it is a real pain to have shake-free images in high focal lenghts especially in low light conditions (ofcourse without using a tripod).
Macro performance is good but min focusing distance of 95mm may become a problem.

70 300mm cheap nikon nikon lens zoom lens

Nikon D90

Canon Rebel XSi

Sony Alpha A200K

Canon EOS 50D

Nikon D300

Canon Rebel XTi

Nikon D60