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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art Canon EF Review

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art

Main Features

  • 70mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 515g.
  • Diameter: 71mm
  • Length: 106mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.26m
  • Max Magnification:1x
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Overview

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.

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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 TC-1401 1.4x TC for EF-Mount
  • Sigma TC-2001 2x TC for EF-Mount


Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon EF Lens Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon EF 98 - 98mm F3.92 Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma TC-2001 2x Teleconverter for Canon EF Lens Sigma TC-2001 2x Teleconverter for Canon EF 140 - 140mm F5.6 Amazon B&H Photo

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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Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art

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Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 70mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements Two FLD glass elementsTwo SLD glass elementsTwo aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.26m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Extending front
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 515g
Diameter 71mm
Length 106mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 49mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code LH708-01
Tripod Collar No
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