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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon F (FX) Review

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro

Main Features

  • 70-300mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 550g.
  • Diameter: 77mm
  • Length: 122mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.95m
  • Max Magnification:0.5x
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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Overview

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG has a focal range of 70-300mm and 4.3X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 450mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR , Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS, Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.95m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 70mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f32 at 300mm .

Optical Formula

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 SLD glass element.

Lens Hood

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 0.5x

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
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35mm FF 425gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR
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35mm FF 745gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR Lens Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR
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35mm FF 680gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G Lens Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G
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APS-C / DX 400gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
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35mm FF 550gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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35mm FF 610gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro
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35mm FF 435gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 765gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-300mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 4.3X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 1 SLD glass element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.95m
Max Magnification 0.5X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 550g
Diameter 77mm
Length 122mm
Materials Metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes rotates on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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