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SIGMA 70-300mm APO DG MACRO 4CANON €140 *SOLD*
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CANON MOUNT.
I’m selling this lens as I don’t really use it that often, this is a well known lens amongst photographers and a great performer! It is only 4 months old, no scratches, no nothing! Comes in box with all original accessories like carry case, lens hood, manual etc. all in excellent condition.
€150 including p&p (I’ll accept Paypal) or can pickup for €140, I’m located in TipperaryHere are some specs and some reviews…
Telephoto Zoom Lens
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG MacroTelephoto 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.
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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. This new DG lens is capable of macro photography with a 1:2 maximum magnification at the focal length of 300 mm. The new multi layer lens coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum colour balance.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 (37.4 inches). In normal mode the minimum focusing distance is 150cm (59.1 inches) at all zoom settings. Maximum magnification between 200mm and 300mm is 1:2.9 to 1:2.Lens Construction
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Angle of View34.3 – 8.2 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades9 Blades
Minimum ApertureF22
Minimum Focusing Distance95cm
Maximum Magnification1:2
Filter Size58mm
DimensionsDiameter 76.6mm X Length 122mm
Weight550g
SRP
£199.99Digital Photo – April 2006
‘ …it offers a substantial zoom grip and focus ring, complete with distance measurements, a depth-of-field guide and a magnification ratio guide on the barrel. A switch on the side allows a macro setting of up to 1:2 at 300mm.’
Digital Photo Silver AwardEphotozine – August 2005
‘Prior to the DG upgrade, this lens already had an enormous reputation for its picture quality compared to its price. The upgrade has only enhanced this. The usefulness of the lens is greatly added to with its ability to focus down to less than a metre and anyone wishing to photograph large insects such as butterflies or dragonflies will find it one of the most useful lenses for this discipline, being light enough to carry on a neck strap all day with the focal length allowing the luxury of not needing to get too close.’Practical Photography – May 2006
‘Our test chart shot reveals consistently sharp results all around the edges of the frame, highlighting this as a solid performer. The 1:2 macro mode works well too – proving this lens is a worthwhile and versatile addition to your kit bag.’ ‘…with a better build quality and great results it proves itself to be a formidable lens and therefore earns our Best Buy award.’Digital SLR Photography – December 2006
‘The zoom and manual focus rings are a decent size and have a very smooth action. Build quality is very good. Autofocus is responsive in all lighting conditions. The Sigma incorporates two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements in its optical construction and the result of this is that resolution is higher than average.’Digital Camera Shopper – April 2007
‘The auto focus mechanism itself is impressively quick in normal operation, taking a mere 1.6 seconds from infinity to closest focus and back to infinity, in our tests. Impressive sharpness throughout the zoom range and speedy autofocus make this a very attractive lens at the price.’Photography Monthly – August 2007
‘A decent sized zoom ring is provided, plus there’s also a ‘macro’ function. This does not offer true macro, but does allow an extra close focus option between 200-300mm and will give a reproduction ratio of 1:2 at its maximum.’ ‘The lens makes a good choice for insect chasers being light and focusing down to less than a metre.’What Digital Camera – September 2007
‘The optic has a nice feel, thanks to the matt-velvet paint that Sigma uses to coat its lens barrels with. The lens chart shows good performance at the 70mm end, with excellent control over fringing, particularly in corners where this lens is the clear leader. At 300mm, the central control is as good as that of the Nikon and Olympus models.’
What Digital Camera – Group Test WinnerWhich Digital Camera – December 2007
‘Handling is sound, thanks to the well-sized zoom and focusing rings, plus there’s the added benefit of a 1:2 macro capability, accessed via a switch on the barrel of the lens between the 200mm and 300mm settings. Couple this with the 95cm close focus distance and you should be able to get some frame-filling macro images.’ ‘A consistent performer that has the added benefit of an impressive close-focusing capability.’Digital SLR User – December 2007
‘The lens offers a Macro mode, which can be activated by a switch when used in the 200 – 300mm zoom range. This allows the lens to extend to its fullest extent for 1:2 macro shooting’ ‘One of the cheaper telephoto zooms on the market, the sigma is something of a bargain’
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