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

2018-08-25T01:41:55

I really like the lens.i did a test at 70mm from 5 feet away and from the same 5 feet I zoomed to 300 mm in the macro mode.images turned out sharp both at 70 and 300.this lens is very compact for 300mm and will fit in your camera bag. for $ its a great lens.

Robert J.

2018-04-23T08:40:32

Was very good had a older version of this same product the new version works even better . Very happy with this product.

Steve W.

2017-09-01T09:39:06

Purchased this 70-300 a week before taking a trip to St. Maarten for 7 days to photograph aircraft landing over the beach. This lens is very light to handle and carry. I found it quick and easy to focus on AF, sensitive to use on Manual Focus. Large passenger jets are very quick movers when moving very low prior to "touchdown." Used this lens 4 of the 7 days. I have two more trips this month (photojournalist shooting) and I will be packing this lens along with two of my "L" series lenses for further comparison. So far I will rate this lens 4 out of 5 stars.

DON G.

2017-08-15T10:02:42

This is a decent lens and results are good. Not very sharp at the end of the zoom

ANDREW N.

2016-09-19T11:26:49

I bought this lens for travel purposes. It perfectly fits my requirements for travel. Light, long zoom, great quality - lens is made in Japan. In comparison with original Canon L lenses this lens is much lighter and its easy to carry around. This lens has very good quality glass so you won't be disappointed. I'm using it on Canon 5D Mark III. AF is fast. It isn't PRO lens however it can be used at PRO level also.

JULIUS G.

2016-08-19T09:05:33

For a 70-300 I think its a great cheap lens. I like that it is EF and has macro. However it is loud and slow, and you are better off focusing yourself. Macro mode is not really macro mode, but you can get some nice close ups from a few few away. Next to my 55-250 STM I use it when I need it on a full frame, but if I am on a crop I use the 55-250. Its faster and quite.

Korey R.

2016-04-06T06:31:08

I received this lens today and was anxious to put it through its paces so I went and shot everything from horses both close up and out in pasture, deer, planes flying overhead, hawks flying around, buffalo , shots down a river from bridge as well as closeups of flowers . This lens performed excellently and produced clear sharp photos of all above mentioned. If the operator does their job this lens is more than capable of doing it's job in decent light not a super fast lens so do not expect it to perform like one. I would be happy with this lens at 2 to 3 times the cost so I feel it is a real bargain and it feels pretty well made i love my other sigma lenses and think I will love this one as well!

DON H.

2016-04-06T03:58:48

I purchased this lens and received today, with weather forecast for next week not looking good I wanted to put it through a wide variety of shots.. I took pictures of horses both close up and out in pasture, airplanes flying overhead, hawk flying, deer, flowers macro, as well as shots downstream from a bridge ... All turned out excellent and tack sharp. I am 100% satisfied with this lens as well as my other Sigma and am amazed at how well built and responsive this lens is ... As long as you do your job this lens will definately do its!! Buy it and enjoy it ... Oh and let me say ADORAMA ROCKS!!!!

DON H.

2014-03-19T21:00:00

Professional photographer taking flora and fauna. Sometimes use with a 1-4 teleconverter and lens works well in AF with it

Charley

2013-07-08T21:00:00

Good Quality Lens for the price. I liked the Macro feature and it does do what is promised. It is not a lens to replace your Macro lens but can come handy if you are not carrying one. I used it on my Sony A77 and it did a decent job. The images are sharp. There are no soft edges. Lens quality isn't bad either. There are two versions of this lens. DG APO Macro and DG Macro. Get the APO version which is like $50 more at the time of this review.

Nash

2013-04-08T21:00:00

So far I have not had any complaints out of the product, it has a great zoom, and quick focus. Adorama is a great company to purchase from they shipped it quickly and kept me updated. Buy this lens and buy it from Adorama.com

HarDrive

2012-12-12T19:00:00

It is a good lens that fit my budget. I put together a low end Canon SLR kit with a 50D and I felt this lens is more than sufficient for my photographic abilities. The lens is light weight, easy to attach and looks good on the camera. I tried a few macro shots and they came out really well. The same night, I tried to shoot the full moon. I have to say I am half-happy with the output. Lot of noise in low light. I put the lens to full use during a trip a San Diego zoo and got some stunning results from close-up shots of the animals. Again, everything is good except with little more noise than I expected. I will use this till a find a comparable lens in this price range or till I upgrade to a 5D and appropriate lens. Right now, I feel this is the best among the ones out there.

Pradeep

2012-06-26T21:00:00

Very quick focus and consistant output. Macro option a plus.

Joseph L.

2012-01-01T19:00:00

Overall the lens functions well and produces good images, along with having the wonderful extra feature of a macro setting. The only limitations are that it can be difficult to focus accurately in low light or, in the macro setting, sometimes to even get the auto focus to find the focus point when there are multiple objects close together but at differing distances.

Daniel G.

2011-12-11T19:00:00

Got this for a secondary lens for my wife after a field mishap with her old one. Very poor performance. Slow focus soft images. Not good for any kind of action. Would probably be ok for stationary shots. Ended up getting a Canon lens.

Mia J.

2010-05-10T21:00:00

for the money the lens is very worth it. Im not a professional photographer so i just needed a lens with a decent amount of zoom and bingo just what the doctor called for, this lens is getting me some pretty decent pictures so far but I have only had it a month. So i havent really uncovered its potential. Its true the auto-focus hunts in low light but seems to me that a lot of lenses would with this focal range. All in All this is a great lens

Andrews J.

2010-03-08T19:00:00

Used this lens for one season. It was pretty good but suddenly the autofocus failed. Sounds like gears ratching inside but not driving the focus.

Pops

2010-01-09T19:00:00

Good contruction. Doesn't feel like plastic, more like a super fine sandpaper. focus motor is loud and optical quality is on par with what you pay. No image stabilizer. Comes with a large lens hood, a great case, and warranty info. Thread size is 58mm so it's a great addition to those with 18-55 and are looking for a little more reach.

MICHAEL M.

2010-01-09T19:00:00

Got this as a replacement for one that my wife dropped when we were on assignment. It works fine for what was expected. However it is not as sharp as I would like. It is low end and we primarily use it with our secondary camera when we are in places where we do not want to risk damage to our other equipment.

Mark R.

2009-02-23T19:00:00

Optical quality is good enough, but I also lost one of these lenses to cheap plastic parts, the focus ring ate itself.

Martin

2009-01-13T19:00:00

good for daytime only

Hassan

2008-06-11T21:00:00

I bought this lens with my 40D because I wasn't ready to spend $400+ extra to get a better zoom lens. I would recomend it over the similar Canon lenses in this price range.

Mullen

2008-04-20T21:00:00

Bought this to accompany my Canon 30d and the nifty fifty-Its a nice lens that allows a wide range of photography, being zoom, the lens is fairly narrow, but its good for portraits and wildlife. the macro function is very good too. If I was willing to spend $$$$ yes I could have got a sharper lens, but for a beginner not wanting to spend alot, I think the lens is perfect.

Rachel

2008-03-07T19:00:00

Since I bought this lens I've only got to use it once, up in the press box seats at the flyers game and the shots it took was amazing. Its great for action shot but if you using the auto focus sometimes it has a mind of its own and it made me miss out on a couple would be awesome shots but all in all its definatly a great buy

Drew

2008-02-24T19:00:00

I was on a cruise recently and every time we sailed into a port I was on the deck taking pictures of the landscape. The pictures were brought right up close and with a very clear focus. It was simply amazing. What a lens for the money and I would recommend it to anyone. It might not be used for everyday use but when you need it this lens does it all. Thanks again [...]

Bubba

2007-10-12T21:00:00

This is the best telephoto lens for those who are on a budget, it is as sharp or sharper than the canon 75-300 and canon 70-300 IS. The AF motor may be a little noisy, but when outdoors its not really a big deal at all

craigrv

2007-07-09T21:00:00

Good Telephoto lens for those on a budget or just starting out. I have been very impressed. Compare the price to say a cannon lens.

daboys

2007-07-09T21:00:00

I needed a telephoto lens but was unable to afford the Canon 70-200 IS f2.8 at the time. After reading several reviews I went with the Sigma and I've been impressed.

JOHN B.

2007-06-26T21:00:00

I have used this lens on everything from macro photography with good results (and without spending big dollars on a dedicated macro, which of course would give superior images but for the infrequent time i do macro this turned out well) to landscapes, wildlife, and air shows. I have used this for portrait photography and have found the clarity to be quite good. A relative has the equivalent Canon product, which i am normally very fond of but found this lens to focus in half the time. I can travel easily with this lens as it is not terribly bulky and is fairly lightweight. Sure there are better lenses out there but i have yet to find one that gives me the results this lens does in this price range. For the money this is an excellent choice if you need a telephoto lens and don't want to pay several hundred, or even several thousand dollars for a zoom lens.

CHRISTOPHER D.

2007-04-01T21:00:00

Surprisingly sharp at 70mm and very good through 200mm. Decent bokeh. Gets soft past 200mm. My only real complaint is the AF is slow, which makes action shots difficult. This lens has done best for me with still subjects.

Mellvar