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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art L Mount 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
  • Leica L Mount
  • Weight: 515g / 1.13 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 71mm x 106mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.26m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Overview


Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with L Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelAverage
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingAverage
LandscapeGood
MacroVery Good

Reasons to Buy Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Minimum focus distance of 0.26m / 10.2 inch
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CONs

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



Lens Mount

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A is compatible with cameras that have a Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Panasonic S5 II, Panasonic S5 II X and Sigma fp L.

Panasonic S5 II with Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Lens Size
Panasonic S5 II with the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Lens
Panasonic S5 II X with Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Lens Size
Panasonic S5 II X with the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Lens
Sigma fp L with Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Lens Size
Sigma fp L with the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A has a maximum diameter of 71mm and total length of 106mm. It weighs 515g / 18.2 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A and Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN (Leica L mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A vs Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A and the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Size and Weight

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A has a filter thread of 49mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A:

  • 49mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 49mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 49mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A has a fixed focal length of 70mm.



Weather Sealings

The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Panasonic S5 II, Panasonic S5 II X and Sigma fp L.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.26m.

Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro is the only Macro Prime type Leica L mount lens with higher max magnification than the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A.

  • Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro: 2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A'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 A 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.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A

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

Top Alternatives of Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Lens
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art Alternatives in Leica L Mount
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35mm FF 700 g / 1.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH Lens Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 355 g / 0.78 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 300 g / 0.66 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1065 g / 2.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 955 g / 2.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1130 g / 2.49 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 815 g / 1.79 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 289 g / 0.64 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C
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APS-C / DX 280 g / 0.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 669 g / 1.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 350 g / 0.77 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 630 g / 1.39 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Lens Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN
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35mm FF 405 g / 0.89 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Leica L
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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