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Telephoto zoom lenses with tele-macro function and optimised for digital SLR cameras The performance telephoto zoom lens is capable of shooting with a maximum magnification of 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. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass This lens has two SLD 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 It is capable of macro photography with a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300mm focal length. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 mm and 300 mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.
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By pgee (England)
The Sigma 70mm - 300mm APO lens I ordered arrived quickley and was just what I expected. I bought this lens to go with my Canon DSLR 450D camera. I was supprised by the build quality of the lens for the momey I paid. Using the lens is a delight although the macro switch is a bit fiddly to change back from macro to normal as it appears to stick, but this is a minor point. My photos were clear and crisp.
By Dm Flinton (London)
Lens is basically sound. Reasonable image quality, excellent for the price. I don't notice the noise on auto fcous mentioned on other reviews and the speed of autofocus is good (onlyused in an an outdoor setting); the noise is there certainly but not an issue. My only slight niggle is the macro button. When selecting macro the button slides easily, getting out of macro to normal photography might take twenty attempts until the button releases.
By T. Stainer (UK)
The Sigma 70-300mm is certainly a very tempting buy for on-a-budget photographers - almost irresistibly so in fact.
For your money, which isn't much, you not only get the 70-300mm telephoto capability, but also the option to try out macro (close up) photography. And packed with the camera you get the bonus of a lens hood, nifty protective case for the lens and front and end caps.
As a result it is an ideal lens for anyone looking to extend the range of their digital SLR, without breaking the bank or stretching the camera bag to breaking point with separate zoom and macro lenses.
Contrasted with its competition, it seems an even better buy. The Nikon 70-300 G "budget" lens has Nikkor optics, but it has a plastic mount (the Sigma has a harder wearing metal mount, which is less likely to see fine plastic shavings ending up inside your precious camera workings). Also the Nikon lacks the macro mode of the Sigma lens and won't work with cameras without a focus motor - such as the Nikon D40. However, the Nikon will probably only set you back £90, which is worth taking into consideration if you really want to save and can live without the close up facility.
However, despite its attractive price and feature set the Sigma is a budget lens and as such has its limitations. I already feel I may want to invest in better glass once I can afford it.
The autofocus is very slow at times (especially in less than bright, contrasty, light situations), alarmingly loud (not much good if you're birding or taking candids) and often hunts around or seems to take the wrong focus point completely.
I've missed several shots of birds or squirrels in my garden because either the focus has taken too long to acquire the subject or the subject has been scared off by what sounds like a blender going off nearby.
The macro is operated by a switch on the lens barrel, which takes some practice to switch on and off quickly - but with most photographers unlikely to be switching between one and the other in a rush, this is not a huge negative.
While it is billed as "macro", also remember the Sigma will only reproduce at 1:2 ratio, in other words something an inch long in real life will appear 1/2 inch long on the final photo. Don't expect to get those alien like super close ups of insect shots with this lens.
And with the minimum focus distance for the camera at all zoom settings at 1.5 meters, be aware you have to stand a fair way from your subject - which means macro photography has to be carried out in the whole standing up while your subject is on the floor.
I recently needed some close up shots of chocolate eggs (don't ask) and ended up balanced on a chair half way across the office focusing on the pile on my desk to get the shot - not particularly user friendly or dignified!
Potential purchasers also need to be aware of the length of the lens. With full zoom and the lens hood attached you are wielding something which is about half a meter long and I've found you get some strange looks from passerbys!
Sharpness of all the pictures I've taken so far has been acceptable (limited by my own ability more than the lens at the moment!), with some softness at the extremes of the zoom and with the lens wide open.
Like most zooms, the Sigma performs best pulled back from its maximum zoom setting and with an aperture around the f8/f11 mark.
For the cash, you would struggle to find anything that will do everything the Sigma does as well. Granted it is a budget lens and will not have the mechanical reliance or optical performance of a more expensive Nikon lens.
However if you view it as a way to try out zoom photography and macro photography without breaking the bank, it is the way forward.
Chances are if you are taken with either zoom photography or macro shooting, you'll want to invest in better, specialised lenses for this work.
And while you're learning with this lens, you can be saving for the proper Nikon glass.
By A. Kelley
For this price it is a great lens, so go ahead and get it.
And yes, Joe Pro camera guys, we know it's not a Nikkor 2.8 tele, thank you.
By Mr. Stuart Donaldson
Fits my Nikon D40 and gives really good results even at the full 300mm (with tripod & remote) and the Micro results are also very good and all of this at a price about 1/4 of Nikon Lens.
I would recommend.
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