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Sigma DG 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro
Sigma DG 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro is a camera glass that can zoom in up to 300mm, making far away objects look closer. It has a feature called macro which allows you to take pictures of small things and make them look big. The photo lens has 9 aperture blades which can create a nice bokeh effect. It can be used with autofocus or manual focus depending on your preference. It is made up of multiple glass elements that are coated to reduce glare and improve image quality. The manufacturing time is not specified. The aperture ranges from f/4 to f/5.6 which means it can work well in low light conditions. The build quality is good and the lens is durable. The resolution is also good, producing sharp and clear images. Some alternatives to this photographic lens are lenses from Canon, Nikon, and Tamron.
Sure, here’s my review of the Sigma DG 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro camera lens:
Positives:
– Decent build quality
– Good zoom range
– Affordable price
Negatives:
– The lens does not actually have a Nikon mount, despite being advertised as such
– The “APO” designation appears to be inaccurate
– Fungus was not a major issue with my particular lens, but it seems to be a common problem with older Sigma lenses
Conclusion:
Overall, I would not recommend this lens unless you are specifically looking for a cheap telephoto zoom and are willing to overlook the inaccuracies in the advertising. There are better options available in this price range, such as the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD or Nikon’s own AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR.
Optical design
Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.
Physical characteristics
Weights 550 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 122 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
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Kalimar 60-300mm f/4.5-5.6
The Kalimar 60-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is a camera glass that can zoom in and out to take pictures of faraway subjects. It can be used with different camera brands, but there are other options available. It can focus automatically or manually, and it has multiple lens elements that help create clear and sharp images. The lens coating helps reduce glare and …
ebay.com –
6 ebay.com user rated as 4.14/5
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31 lens-club.ru user rated as 3.42/5
Ebay.com Feb 19, 2011 –
Best lens in this price range This is the first lens I have purchased for my Canon that was not the Canon brand and I have found it very good for the price! It has a very good zoom for the price I paid and it worked very well taking pictures at the Grand Canyon. The only con’s I’ve found with this lens it that switching between the Telephoto and Macro positions can be frustrating. I sometimes need to switch to manual focus just to retract the lens to put it away. A small hindrance but it doesn’t ruin my excitement!
Ebay.com Jun 08, 2013 –
Extremely satisfied and would recommend to everyone!! I am very very impressed with this lens overall. It is built with very good quality. When you have it in your hand it doesn’t feel like a cheap piece of plastic. It actually feels very sturdy and solid. Pictureswise I think for the price the quality cannot be beaten. It seems like the picture quality gets a touch soft when your zoomed in at 300mm but it still takes a very good quality picture. Its a must have lens if your on a budget and want a good lens!!
Ebay.com Sep 01, 2011 –
Works well as a macro lens The Sigma APO DG Macro 70-300mm F/4.0-5.6 works well as a macro lens. Photos are clear and sharp. As a telephoto lens the lack of Image Stability increases the difficulty of getting clear shots when hand held. The F/4.0-5.6 requires quite a bit of light. Lens works best at F/8.0-F/11.0 when used as a telephoto. I have a Canon 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS, so this lens works well for my introduction into macro photography.
Ebay.com Jun 23, 2021 –
Amazing lens for the price This is an amazing lens for the price. Pictures come out very clear when using a tripod. I have not tried freehand because all my macro shots are taken with a tripod.
Ebay.com Aug 03, 2021 –
Misrepresented Neither lens has a Nikon Mount; one is not APO, and fungus was not the major problem with these. The Advert misrepresented them, and I’m still trying to sort out exactly what they are.