Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS

Lens Summary

Brand: Sigma

Also Known As: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA

Release Date: 2010-01-01

MSRP Price: $309

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Poor

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: Sigma\'s 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS is a compact telephoto zoom lens. With a range that is useful for candid portraiture, capturing children playing in the backyard, amateur sports or even wildlife at the zoo this lens is usually the lens that photographers reach for first. It’s great on vacation for capturing scenic details or even groups of flowers in a garden. The Sigma 70-300mm offers a 4 to 1 zoom ratio in a compact lens that is easily carried in your camera bag or left on the camera as you travel; and the images are magnificent. It also has a minimum focusing distance of 59 inches & allows macro photography & high close-up capabilities with a maximum magnification of 1:3.9.


Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length70-300mm
Mount TypeCanon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio4.28x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:3.9
Optical Stabilization (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperture f/4-5.6
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)34.3° - 8.2°
Optical Information
Lens Elements16
Lens Groups11
Diaphragm Blades9
Aspherical Elements1 SLD glass element
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Rear FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance1.5m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size77mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions76 x 126mm
Weight610g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Lens Construction

MTF Chart

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS MTF Chart 70mm Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS MTF Chart 300mm

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