Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro is an Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro has a fixed focal lenght of 70mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112mm.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro with a weather sealed camera body such as Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.26m.
Aperture
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.
Optical Formula
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- Two FLD glass elements
- Two SLD glass elements
- Two aspherical elements
Lens Hood
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH708-01.
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