Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro Lens (Canon Mount)

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000HLKKQQ
• Item model number: 270101
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 9, 2006

Product Description

The advent of digital SLRs requires optimum lens performance and therefore the very latest optical technology has been incorporated in the production of this medium telephoto macro lens. The 70mm focal length gives an equivalent field of view as our popular 105mm macro lens when used on digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. The design of this lens makes it suitable for taking pictures in all situations both with natural light conditions or flash.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Purchase, December 30, 2009

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Charles E. Baker "Older and Wiser" (Santa Rosa, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro Lens (Canon Mount) (Electronics)

I probably just echo Thomas Summer's comments, but this is a great lens at any price, and in comparison to the cost of the Canon equivalent it is a super value purchase. Even though lens reviews and tests are usually based on just one example, the review in Popular Photography convinced me, and I am glad I made the choice. My only complaint is I don't really like the dull, "sandblast" finish, but I can live with the cosmetics for the build and lens quality. One feature I really like is that I can use it both on my digital and full frame film camera bodies.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb construction, September 29, 2008

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Thomas Summers - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro Lens (Canon Mount) (Electronics)

I tried the Canon 60 macro for a month and it was okay but ended up buying the 70 mm Sigma macro. The extra reach and, IMO, much sturdier build quality decided my purchase. Three other lenses I own are Canon L lenses, so I am critical about lens quality. The Sigma 70 macro is as sharp as a tack. A superb lens.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best all around lens i have, July 13, 2008

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Michael F Delineate "love photoshop" (glenolden pa usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro Lens (Canon Mount) (Electronics)

i started using this lens only in close up pictures then i found that i can focus to infinity with it. i use it as an all around lens now. it helps of course that it is a 2.8 lens. the only things i can't shoot with it is for detail in far off picture. still need the ole 70-300 or 50-500 lenses for that.