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Brand: Sigma

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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.

More information for the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(4)

Pros:

Consistent output(3), Durable(3), Easily interchangeable(4), Fast / accurate auto-focus(3)

Cons:

Heavy(4)

Best Uses:

General purpose(4), Sports/action(4), Wildlife(5)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

NOT GOOD FOR SONY

By BUTCH from WINTERSVILLE,OHIO on 3/24/2010

Pros:

Fast / accurate auto-focus

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

I have a sony alpha100. have bought 2 of the 70-300. bouth of them made a gringing sound and would not focus. this happens just after warinty runs out. had one repaired once. went bad, bought a new one. CAN'T TRUST THIS LENS.

Nice leans but a bit heavy

By jis1

from Cleveland, Ohio on 8/9/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

Nice lens, good zoom range, but a bit on the haevy side. One half life size Macro. Try using it with an extension tube to focus closer and get closer to life size.

nice lens but a bit heavy

By jis1

from Cleveland, Ohio on 8/9/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

Nice lens but a bit on the heavy side. Can't be beat for the price.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Overall great lens

By Alex

from Mauldin, SC on 7/10/2008

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Lens Creep

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography, Portraits, Special Effects, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

Using (currently) a Sony Alpha 700, I have shot everything from predawn waterfalls to fast-paced sports with this lens. My shots are always clean and sharp.
If you are new to photography and shoot everything in Auto mode, then this lens is going to be more useful for general purposes in good lighting, but if you know how to make the most of the (unfortunate) variable aperture, ISO settings on your camera, and the shutter speed, you can snap some incredible shots with this lens.
The only issue I have with it is that after several months of use, I can hear the auto-focus gears grinding inside, and at this point I can merely hold the lens upside down and the barrel extends to 300mm. I think that overexemplifies the phrase "lens creep." It DOES still work, though. I'm just not sure I trust it as a "money" lens considering its recent behavior. I can't very well have my choice portrait lens jam on me at a wedding someone is paying 3k or more for.

Images shared by: Alex

Shot at 70mm, F22, ISO 200, for 4 Seconds

Tags: Made with Product, Using Product

I'm very happy for this product .

By Happy mom from Staten Island. NY on 5/8/2008

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Pros:

Durable

Cons:

Tough To Attach

Best Uses:

General Use, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

I am very happy for this product. The price is incredible.The product looks like brand new and it is well packed. It arrived the exactly the date they described. B&H photo/video store handle the business is very,very professional. I would highly recommend this web site to all my friends.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Outstanding

By Offshore42

from Louisiana on 5/10/2007

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Exactly what I needed, Excellent for the cost, Rugged, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Professional Work

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Use for Work Offshore

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

[...] The lens works great, I would have to say it is best to use it on manual focus as autofocus with the camera I have (Sony A100) is very touchy and wants to constantly correct. If you want to use it on Autofocus then change the setting in the camera for single shot AF. This lens is in addition to an 18 to 55 Wide Angle I have. This is mostly used for my work offshore as I am required to take alot of pictures that are used to develop, design, implement engineering technologies. I do use it on Nature and Animals as well as Offshore Sunsets and sea birds!

Images shared by: Offshore42

Platform and Well Head

Tags: Using Product

Cactus Flower (Hybrid Cactus)

Tags: 300mm Macro Setting AF, Using Product

Great glass, great price!

By Grizzly Bear from Montana on 5/4/2007

Pros:

Low Price, Quality results, Real Macro

Cons:

A little Heavy, Weak Casing

Best Uses:

Macro, Sports, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

The Macro works great. Very low price. I've had superb results with this lense.

Nice Zoom Telephoto at a low cost

By Jumpin' Joe

from Dayton, OH on 3/26/2007

Pros:

Compatible with Sony A100, Good optics, Nice macro performance

Cons:

Heavy

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Best Uses:

Sports Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

[...], however the lens was REALLY dusty when I received it. Nothing that a little lens cleaner/compressed air wouldn't fix, though.

Customer Reviews about the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Tele Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount. at Adorama