The Sigma 70-300mm 4-5.6 DG Macro lens is the compact and economical choice for a telephoto zoom lens. Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300mm focal length. It is the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. The improved DG lens design corrects for various aberrations. This lens is specially coated to get the best color balance whilst cutting down on ghosting caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. Without changing the distance between camera and subject, you can change the shooting magnification The Sigma 70-300mm is commonly used for general purpose, Sports/action, Wildlife and more.

The Sigma 70-300mm is most used by customers who consider themselves to be an Enthusiast among others. The Sigma 70-300mm is popular because customers like the following qualities of the Sigma 70-300mm: Consistent output, easily interchangeable and Fast / accurate auto-focus.

• 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 element in this lens for excellent correction of chromatic aberration

• Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras 
• Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem with Digital SLR cameras 
• Engaging the Macro Switch makes the lens capable of macro photography with a 1:2 maximum magnification. 
• Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass is used for compensation of chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range. 
• Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups 
• High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography