Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

Sigma's 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro is a compact telephoto Zoom lens. With a range that is useful for candid portraiture, capturing children playing in the backyard, amateur sports or even wildlife at the zoo this lens is usually the lens that photographers reach for first. It's great on vacation for capturing scenic details or even groups of flowers in a garden. The Sigma 70-300mm offer a 4 to 1 zoom ratio in a compact lens that is easily carried in your camera bag or left on the camera as you travel, and the images are magnificent.

Features

Designed for use with full frame Digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 100 to 450mm with most cameras

Minimum focusing distance of 59 inches & allows macro photography with a maximum magnification of 1 to 2

Extremely compact design weighing only 19.4 ounces & measures only 4.8 inches in length

A lens hood, front & rear lens caps and carrying case are included with the lens

Specifications

Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups

Angle of View: 34.3º-8.2º

Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9

Minimum Aperture: f22-32

Minimum Focusing Distance: 150 (95) cm / 59.1 (37.4) in.

Filter Size (mm): 58mm

Maximum Magnifications: 1:4 (1:2)

Corresponding Mounts: Canon (APO, DG)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 76.6 x 119.5 mm / 3.0 x 4.7 in.

Extended Dimensions: 208.30 mm / 8.2 in.

Weight: 530 g / 18.7oz.