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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens with built in motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

by Sigma
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (241 customer reviews)

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  • 14 Elements in 10 Groups Lens Construction
  • 34.3 to 8.2 degrees angle of view
  • F22 Minimum Aperture
  • 59.1 (150cm) / 37.4 (95cm) Macro Mode Minimum Focusing Distance
  • 1 - 4.1 / 1 - 2 Macro Mode Maximum Magnification

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Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Sigma
  • Model: 70-300mm DL-M Nikon
  • Lens Type: zoom
  • Mounting Type: Nikon SLR
  • Minimum focal length: 70 millimeters
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 4.7 inches ; 1.2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0012X43P2
  • Item model number: 70-300mm DL-M Nikon
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (241 customer reviews)
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  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2003

Product Description

The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital ameras. These lenses incorporate a macro feature with aximum magnification 1:2 at the 300mm focal length. It is suitable for various types of shooting conditions. This telephoto lens has a 1:2 maximum magnification at the 300mm focal length. It is ideal for portraits, sport and other types of photography. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.

Lens Construction
  • 14 Elements in 10 Groups
  • Angle of View: 34.3 - 8.2 degrees
  • Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades
  • Minimum Aperture: F22
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 95-150cm / 37.4-59.1 in.
  • Maximum Magnification: 1:4.1 (1:2 Macro mode)
  • Filter Size: Diameter 58mm (Rear)
  • Filter Size: Bayonet-type Hood
  • Diameter: 76.6mm
  • Length: 119.5mm
  • Weight: 540g/19 oz.

Customer Reviews

Pictures are very clear. Peter Jandreau  |  45 reviewers made a similar statement
The built in motor is quite loud when auto focusing, but it does the job. Hung Sewell  |  26 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
414 of 423 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent lens and an incredible value! May 9, 2008
I hesitated purchasing this lens for my Nikon D40X--probably looked at this listing six or seven times before making the purchase. Truthfully I was worried about how inexpensive it is. Now, I'm probably a pretty average amateur photographer in that the majority of my pictures are family stuff: kids' sporting events, vacations, birthdays, and the like. But that doesn't mean I'm willing to compromise on quality just to save some money, and I know that the Nikon 55-200 is a quality lens.

But, I purchased based on Michael Del Priore's review (his was the only review at the time)--I figured, at this price (especially when compared to the Nikon 55-200), why not give it a shot, and I'm glad I did.

This is an excellent lens. The auto focus motor is fast and doesn't chew up the battery (I was concerned about that, but I shot almost 170 pictures at my son's games two Saturdays ago and didn't use any more battery than the Nikon 35-70 lens that came with the camera). Like "cinderoo" I haven't had any stabilization issues to speak of either, even snapping away while following 12 year old boys run the length of a field. That may be more of an issue with macro photography, but I'd imagine most of the (admittedly limited) macro photography I'd do would probably be with a tripod anyway.

Now, no one would mistake me for a professional photographer, but I can tell you that when I pull up photos shot with my D40X and this Sigma lens on my 24" iMac and view them full screen they are *everything* I was looking for when I decided to move to an SLR camera.
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144 of 150 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG macro lens for my Nikon D40..the lens has a Built in Motor Drive and does Auto Focus very nicely with the Nikon D40..D40X and D60..
I shoot mostly landscapes, animals, birds, and flowers and have taken some very nice photos with this 70-300mm Telephoto and Macro Lens. This lens does not have Image Stabilization however using the lens without a tripod does not seem to be much of a problem because I have not had many blurred photos..The lens is very reasonably priced for the amateur photographer..

I have shared some of my recent photos that I took using this lens which are posted on this Amazon listing with my review.

The lens shipped immediately by 47th Street Photo and was received in two days.

I highly recommend the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Lens.
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76 of 81 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens for a great price! May 29, 2008
Feeling limited by my 18-135 lens I began looking into zoom lenses. A friend of mine has the Nikon 70-300 VR which is an amazing lens but substantially out of my price range as well. I debated saving up for the Nikon lens but after much consideration I decided to give this one a shot since it was within my budget and would get me that extra distance. I am using this lens with my D40x and the pictures I have taken have been crystal clear. I am extremely satisfied with this lens and it has performed well above my expectations.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens
I love this lens ..The more I used it the better I like it ,,Stays on my camera most of the time ..Well worth the price.
Published 4 days ago by edie obryant
4.0 out of 5 stars Good lens for the price
This is a pretty good lens if you are on a budget. It works well
and takes pretty good pictures. The only thing I can find wrong is
that the lens is not very fast. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Jeffrey Corcoran
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good for a budget lens
I am an amateur photographer and I wanted to increase the photographic abilities of my Nikon D3100. This lens did just the job. Read more
Published 5 days ago by LRDezign
4.0 out of 5 stars Great lens for the money
I bought this lens primarily for sports. I have been very happy with the results of the pictures. It is definitely worth the money.
Published 8 days ago by Blue2u
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Thought it more than lived up to expectations. Received very quickly. Packaged well. Picture have been great. For the price this lens gave good value. Read more
Published 14 days ago by tlc44
1.0 out of 5 stars it doesn't thing things close like it should
It dose not work like it should and ever thing looks like i is miles away, it doesn't thing things close like it should
Published 14 days ago by Stanley J. Goughler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens
If you can find an auto focus lens for less by it, this works as good as my Nikon lenses but for a fraction of the price.
Published 16 days ago by Bill Phelps
5.0 out of 5 stars very easy and clear pic,s
I got to use the lens for the first time on our vacation in the smokie mountains and the close ups were unreal .Very esy to use . Read more
Published 19 days ago by Billy Bohannon
5.0 out of 5 stars The most amazing telephoto lens for the price
It's great lens and take super crystal clear pictures on its max zoom, but for the best results you need to use a tripod (like any other telephoto lens). Read more
Published 20 days ago by Ali
5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome
Works very well. I love the ability to take closeups of all my flowers.
It is nice to not have to keep changing lenses all the time.
Published 20 days ago by Paul Koerner
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