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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art Leica L 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.
  • Diameter: 71mm
  • Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Leica L mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A is compatible with cameras that have Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Sigma fp L, Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5.

Focal Range

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


Weather Sealings

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A 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 A with a weather sealed camera body such as Sigma fp L, Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5.

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.

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.

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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

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art Alternatives in Leica L Mount
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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH Lens Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH
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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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