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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro DG (Canon AF)

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£189.95inc. Vat
Product code: 5102377Manufacturer #: 106358
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro DG (Canon AF)

Telephoto zoom lens with tele-macro function, optimized for digital cameras

This high performance telephoto zoom lens is ideal for digital SLR cameras. This lens has two SLD glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group It is able to shoot with maximum magnification 1:2 at the focal length of 300 mm. It's the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range.

Coating reduces Ghost and Flare
The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum colour balance through the entire zoom range.

SLD glass for high image quality
This lens has two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group, the lens has excellent correction of chromatic aberration through the entire zoom range.

Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2
High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. It also has a switch that converts the lens to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a minimum focusing distance of 95cm. In normal mode the minimum focusing distance is 150cm at all zoom settings. Maximum magnification between 200mm and 300mm is 1:2.9 to 1:2.

Specification:

  • Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups
  • Angle of View: 34.3 - 8.2 degrees
  • Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Minimum Focusing Distance 150cm / 95cm(Macro mode)
  • Maximum Magnification 1:4.1 / 1:2(Macro mode)
  • Filter Size: Diameter 58mm
  • Dimensions: Diameter 76.6mm x Length 122mm
  • Weight: 550g


Bag/Case size (not supplied)Lens Case 2, Lens Case 1N
TypeZoom
Focal RangeTelephoto
Lens FittingCanon AF

Buy together and save 50% on accessories

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro DG (Canon AF) + Jessops UV Filter 58mm
SAVE £9.98
=£199.92 (normally £209.90)
Jessops UV Filter 58mm
Buy separately £19.95. Buy together £9.97. Saving 50%
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Steve Salisbury

en-GB 9
Good Points
Very light, good image quality even in low light, AF good, Macro worked well
Bad Points
Zoom tends to slide down when not in use if left on sholder. Thats about the only issue I had and thats not exactly a biggy

Confirmed purchase: 19 Feb 2009

Confirmed purchaser

en-GB 9
Good Points
Considering this product is at the budget end of the market it gives excellent value for money. The build is good and the markings extrem,ely clear. Easy to use.
Good picture results and an excellent macro facility.
Bad Points
The end of the lens rotates when focusing, obbviously bad if you wish to use a polaroid filter.

Confirmed purchase: 22 Jan 2009

Christopher chorleywood

en-GB 9
Good Points
Overall excellent optics and sturdy
Bad Points
To engage and take off the macro is difficult - bad design.

Confirmed purchase: 14 Jan 2009

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