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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
The high performance telephoto zoom lens is ideal for digital SLR cameras. This lens has two SLD glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group It is able to shoot with maximum magnification 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. The Sigma APO 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras is a telephoto zoom lens with tele-macro functionality. Optimized for digital cameras, this high-performance lens has two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group. It is able to shoot with maximum magnification 1:2 at the focal length of 300 millimeters. It's the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras, and it also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. The lens features a switch that converts the lens to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters, with a minimum focusing distance of 37.4 inches. In normal mode the minimum focusing distance is 59.1 inches at all zoom settings. Average Rating of 4.50 out of 60 reviews
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Good for the price, but leaves you wanting more - Sage Ross, May 06, 2008
I've had this lens since September 2007, and have used it with a Digital Rebel XTi. I don't have any regrets about buying since I couldn't (and can't) afford either a better long telephoto lens or a better macro lens.
However, it's limitations become apparent in short order. The zoom action is a little awkward...sometimes too stiff, sometimes with too much slippage. It's annoying have to manage the macro switch, which can only be engaged at certain zoom and focus ranges.
This lens produces sharper photos than my previous camera, a Canon PowerShot S2 IS. However, it usually isn't quite sharp enough to take full advantage of a 10 megapixel sensor; comparing apples to oranges, it's somewhat less sharp than the 18-55mm kit lens at 18mm. Without image stabilization, it's also a tough lens to keep steady. On just about any shot except in full daylight (and sometimes even then), compromises have to be made between ISO, shutter speed (and the risk of motion blur), and aperture. Don't expect to use this lens indoors without a flash or a good tripod.
All that said, it's a versatile lens in daylight, for costing what it does ($177 when I bought it). Anyone shopping for this lens should absolutely own the ($80) Canon 50mm f/1.8, if they don't have any primes in their bag.
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Good lens for price - K. Jones, Apr 25, 2008
Great Telephoto lens,(for the price)
Pros:
Far zoom
good price
good quality images when there is good lighting
Cons:
horrible auto focus when zoomed in all the way. esp in low light..
doesn't feel like its well made.. sometimes when focusing it, it feels like its going to break (though it hasn't)
fine telephoto lens for the price, if you can afford more... then go for more. it is my least used lens, is fun sometimes tho and usefull
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Powerful Zoom - Jack Thompson, Mar 20, 2008
This lens is served me well with my Canon EOS 40D. The image is very faithful and sharp, and aberrations are non-visible. Despite it being such a powerful zoom, it is surprisingly light, silent and fast. The zoom ring has a substantial grip while the improved focusing ring has a crisp feel about it. The quick and precise Autofocus more than makes up for the price. Overall, a good buy and great value for money!
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Lens revies - N. Minix, Feb 28, 2008
I really like this lens. The only reason I gave it less than a perfect score is that it is a biot soft at the 300 end. Other than that it is great.
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Would get 5 stars if not for some autofocus problems - D. Lucas, Feb 16, 2008
A great macro lens for the money. Without a tripod, you'll have issues in the macro range if there isn't a strong light, but then if you were super serious about macro, you'd be using a tripod anyway.
I've noticed some autofocus problems with this lens when trying to shoot stuff that is farther away. Even if you make the subject rather large in the viewfinder, often I find myself still having to use the manual focus. This adds a bit of frustration when trying to capture action from a distance.
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