Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO Macro Super Lens for Nikon-AF Camera

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000501TG
• Item model number: 508944
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 29, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sigma's 70-300mm f4-f5.6 APO macro super lens has a compact apochromatic telezoom lens that incorporates two special low-dispersion glass elements in the front lens group with one special low-dispersion glass element in the rear lens group. The arrangement of the optics serves to minimize the chromatic aberration that can occur.

This telemacro zoom lens can achieve a magnification ratio of 1:2 (one-half life size) for macro and telephotography images at its 300mm focal length. As an accessory, you can add a 58mm achromatic close-up lens (not included), and get even closer focusing and reproduction ratios of 1:1 (life size) and still maintain excellent optical quality. The optical materials are made from lead-free and arsenic-free ecological glass. This model is dedicated to Nikon AF SLR cameras.

Product Description

SO) 70-300MM F4-5.6 APO M DG F/NIKON

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Zoom with Great Macro Capability, January 3, 2001

By 

Garry Joye (Boothwyn, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO Macro Super Lens for Nikon-AF Camera (Electronics)

It was between the very resonably priced 70-300 Nikkor and this one from Sigma. I chose this one, mainly on the basis of the macro capability, and glad I did. I've gotten some super honeybee shots, and frame-filling portraits. Resolution couldn't be better, fully equal to the Nikkor or any fixed focal length lens in this range (as far as I can judge.) Light and relatively short, it's convenient to carry. Pair this with a good short zoom, and you're set.

5 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy come, easy go., June 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO Macro Super Lens for Nikon-AF Camera (Electronics)

I returned this lens the same day I received it. I found the macro function to be combersome, less than crisp, and with a miniscule depth of field. With no lock for the lens barrel, the lens extension continually slid forward with the slightest negative angle. And, once extended, the lens was awkwardly balanced and difficult to steady on my Novoflex head.