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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Price: $209.00
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras |
| Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting |
| Minimum focusing distance is 37.4 inches at all zoom settings |
| Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups |
| High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography |
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Customers Reviews
2010-02-22
Sigma 70-300mm DG APO lens
I bought this lens about 2 months ago and I use it on a Nikon D60. I've taken several thousand photos with it and I am extremely happy with the results. The bokeh on this lens at times is superb and other times a bit rough but very pleasing. The focus motor is not as loud as some of the other reviews make it out to be and I've found it to be plenty acceptable and pretty much a non issue. This is the second Sigma lens I own (other being a 10-20mm f/4-5.6) and they keep impressing me! This is a steal at ~$200!!! I can't make it clear enough how pleased I am with this lens. This lens doesn't have vibration reduction and I've missed some shots at long range with it but I've adapted in that I just shoot a few extra shots of the same subject to ensure I get what I'm trying to capture. I've read other reviews saying that it's a bit soft over 200mm but this again has been a non issue for me. I've taken several keeper shots over 200mm hand held. This lens does hunt around a bit in low light but again this really hasn't been an issue for me and I shoot this lens indoors in some terrible light. I've found that my cameras autofocus assist light can help in these circumstances. I'd recommend this lens if you are looking for a 70-300 range on a budget. I would definitely buy this lens again!
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2010-02-16
igma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom
Love the lens. The shipping was horrible. Took 2 weeks longer than they anticipated it coming.
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2010-02-08
Great bargain but beware Amazon Packing
I owned the previous (non-motorized) version of this lens and was very pleased with it. Most of my friends got tired of me talking about how it was probably the best under-$200 lens bargain you could find... better performance than Sigma's non-APO version and Nikon's cheaper (non VR) 70-300, plus a life-saving 1:2 macro feature that would let you take postage-stamp sized closeups from three feet away. Unfortunately, while photographing some turtles at a local pond, I slipped in the mud and knocked over my tripod, causing the lens to have an unfortunate encounter with the water which ended its life. Looking on the bright side, I saw this as an opportunity to replace it with the newer motorized version.
Tho I prefer to deal with Adorama (usually via the Amazon web site), this time I bought the lens from Amazon directly. Big mistake... it arrived in a large box with absolutely no padding. In other words, just knocking around loose every time the box was moved. Granted, the lens was inside its own box as well as a padded zipper case... but still, who would ship ANYTHING loose in a box, let alone delicate camera gear? Apparently... Amazon.
After trying the lens, I found it to be unacceptably soft, especially at the top end where it actually had a glow around bright objects. While it is possible that I just got a bad sample (unit-to-unit variation can be a problem, especially with cheaper lenses), it's more likely that it was damaged in shipment so I returned it and got another (this time from Adorama... lesson learned).
The second unit was packed properly, and it performed as expected... sharpness was as good as my old non-motorized version (it actually seemed a bit better at the top end, which is where I use it most of the time). But there were other improvements as well... the old version had several notorious problems, most of which are fixed in this lens.
First, the zoom ring is not stiff between 200 and 300mmm, it is smooth thruout the range.
Second, the lens focuses far faster (no kidding... my initial impression was that it was 3-5x faster in most cases). Part of the reason is that it does not hunt nearly as much, part of it is that it just moves a lot faster. The practical result of this is that I am able to track birds in flight with far more sucess than with the non-motorized version.
Third, the focusing is quieter in spite of the increased speed. This will be of considerable benefit when photographing wildlife. Out in the woods, 300mm is still not much in the grand scheme of things... most people will still have to do some stalking, and a noisy lens is going to be the kiss of death up close.
Fourth, the aperture ring and f22 lock are gone (in their place is an auto/manual focus switch). For most folks with newer cameras this change will probably go unnoticed. It actually may be an advantage for those of us who accidentally mount the lens with the aperture ring off f22... and then wonder why we are getting an error message on the LCD. ;-)
Finally, the lens cap has been replaced with a front pinch type (similar to the stock Nikon cap) which is a tremendous improvement... I had replaced the cap on my older lens with a Nikon cap because the old Sigma cap could not be put on or taken off without removing the lens hood.
Complaints? Well, the macro switch is still too small for my taste. I have problems with it when wearing gloves, and I could see it as a constant annoyance for someone with larger hands. The rotating front element could be a problem if you use split ND filters a lot. The matte finish is pleasingly non-reflective but it also picks up dirt more easily. Sharpness, especially at the top end, is not exceptional... to be expected from a lens of this price. Still, reducing the aperture a stop does help, so if you're fussy maybe you should just consider this an f8 at 300mm. But even wide open, you may find the results acceptable... most of the problems are in the corners so if you are shooting wildlife or sports or air shows, where the subject is often isolated in the center, you might get by just fine.
To sum up, I still think this lens is perhaps the best buy around for anyone looking for a longer zoom in the sub-$300 range. There just isn't anything else like it for the photographer on a budget, especially if you don't want to be loaded down... with it's macro capability, light weight and reasonably long reach, this lens in combination with a wider lens may be all you'll need most of the time.
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2010-01-16
Very Pleased!
I was leery about purchasing this lens. I am just entering the world of semi-professional dslr photography and this was a big jump for me. The major complaints I read were that the focus was fuzzy at 300 mm and that the motor was a bit on the noisy end. I haven't noticed the fuzz but the noise is noteworthy, probably not enough to spook a bunny if within a ten foot radius.
As mentioned, this lens is also not for low lighting without a tripod. But I was able to get a lot of really clear pictures of still life set ups in my living room, handheld only. So for moving subjects, like weddings or small children, a flash is a necessity.
I would say I am very pleased so far with the performance and durability of the lens. It feels well made, though the primarily Japanese manual was a bit of a set back. There's English on it, just hard to find it. I also had a bit of difficulty getting it to snap on to my D40, compared to my traditional slr, in which switching lenses is a breeze. There was a lot of fidgeting to get it to fin correctly.
However, the image quality was outstanding for the price. A must for a starving college student. Literally-I skipped buying food this week so I could get the lens. This lens will pay for itself with one shot though in my opinion.
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2010-01-11
Great for the price....
I looks very cheap, but... It's a great lens!!!
I got this lens to replace my Nikon 55-200 VR which was not sharp at all and with
soft colors. I was adviced to get this lens and was concerned because it does not
have Image Stabilization.
Well, this lens looks very cheap because the exterior coating its like a black
glittery velvet and makes it look like a toy, but thats it. The colors are vivid,
the pictures are amazingly sharp! The lens is a little heavy but does not creep so
that's a good thing and the macro is helpful but you need a tripod for that, it lets
you get so much closer to your subject (about 3.5 ft) and since it works only in the
range of 200-300mm it lets you get very good close ups.
I am very happy with this lens and specially with what I payed for it, definitely
recommend it to anyone looking for a good telezoom at a low price.
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