Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Samsung SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $220.00
Buy New: $159.00
as of 7/31/2010 02:46 PDT details
You Save: $61.00 (28%)
New (4) Used (1) from $140.00
Seller: 47th Street Photo
Rating:  188 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Aperture: 4
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: B000B8T6E2
Model: B000B8T6E2
UPC: 085126509453
EAN: 0085126509453
ASIN: B000B8T6E2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras | | • | Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting | | • | Minimum focusing distance is 59 inches at all zoom settings | | • | Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups | | • | High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography |
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Product Description
Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras is a telephoto lens that offers excellent cost performance and is optimized for use with digital SLR cameras. Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 millimeter focal length. It's the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. The lens features a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters, with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2. The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras, and it also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. The minimum focusing distance is 59 inches at all zoom settings. The lens features a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters with a maximum close-up magnification. Without changing the distance between camera and subject, you can change the shooting magnification.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 188
 Great Price For Such A Great Lens July 28, 2010
Janers (Pa, USA)
I began looking into zoom lenses after being limited by my 18-135 lens while on vacation. The 18-135 is a great overall lens, but really missed some great shots by not having a good zoom lens. I debated about spending money for a VR Nikon lens but after much consideration I decided to give this one a shot since it was within my budget. I ordered the lens through [...] and received it within 3 days, I am extremely satisfied with this lens and it has performed well above my expectations. I would recommend this lens to anyone.
Jane
Quality without the high price July 23, 2010
Y. A. Cervantes (Moreno Valley, CA United States)
Love this lens! Works great with my Nikon D40! I take quite a lot of pictures at baseball, football & softball games, so I wanted more than just a 200mm zoom and this Sigma 70mm-300mm zoom lens has not disappointed! No problems with excessive noise or lag.
 Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens July 23, 2010
Joss
Purchased this lens back on 6/17 after I lost my Canon Telephoto lens. I read all the reviews and decided to purchase Sigma rather than the Canon. For the price I bought one for my daughter for her birthday as she didn't have any lens for her camera other than the kit lens she got when she purchased. I've been very satisfied with my purchase. The only drawback was the weight. It weighs more than my canon lens and that surprised me. On the other hand the lens does everything I want and the pictures are great. I loved the Sigma quality so much I went ahead and purchased the Sigma 170 -500mm - what a MacDaddy that lens is. Still practicing so I don't have any feedback on that lens yet.
A lot of fun with small price July 22, 2010
Mehdi Zeramdini (milford, Ct)
I have had this lens for over a year now. I am writing this review now because last weekend I went to the beach in RI and I took some amazing shots there. Really pleased by the quality of the pictures and had a lot of fun plus you really cannot beat this price.
Great for web and casual photography July 6, 2010
Desert Darlene (San Diego, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm a blogger who has a blog about birds and needed a lens that could get me closer to them so that I can capture their natural behavior. This is the best lens I could afford right now, but plan to get a "better" birding lens later.
I have to say that I am having so much fun with this lens and am glad that I didn't let the "photography snobs" cause me to sit out and wait any longer. Yes, it does have a lot of limitations, but a photography isn't always about the equipment, but the one who handles the camera. Will you get great photos with this lens? Probably, if certain conditions and handling are right you will get some pretty good photos. Will it be easy to get those great photos? Probably not. You will have to use your photography knowledge and take several shots of the same thing.
I've noticed that when the light is low, this camera has a very narrow depth of field due to the higher aperture. You have to hit your subject exactly right or it will be fuzzy. Or, if you have a "deep" subject, part of that subject will be blurry. But, during bright light or with flash, the depth of field is better and you are more likely to get a better photo.
On the plus side, I have found that I can take clear photos at full focal length while holding it in my hands. A tripod helps, but it is possible to use this lens at full length while holding it in your hand if you have reasonably steady hands.
If you are trying to get into competitions or start a professional photography business, I wouldn't count on this lens breaking you in. But, if you are a casual photographer or run a blog or other website where you use photos, this is a great lens, especially for a beginner.
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