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Sigma 70-300mm f 4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras

Sigma 70-300mm f 4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras by Sigma $169.00 At Amazon on 3-8-2012.

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 Amazon.com Product Description The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Minolta 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. I wanted a cheap telephoto lens for those times I need the reach. Since I don't use it that often, I felt no need for a large or expensive lens. I debated between this lens, the Tamron 70-300 Di, and the Sigma APO of the same type. This was the cheapest so I went with it. Frankly, I can't believe how good this lens is for its price. At 70mm, it's tack sharp corner to corner. Even 200-300 it's quite good. And the Macro mode is just icing on the cake--1:2 magnification means you can get quite close. It's true, you need a fair amount of light for this lens to shine--no argument there. But for the individual who only does this sort of stuff for fun, this lens is hard to beat. I can't imagine the APO variant is worth $70 more--I cannot detect any difference from sample pictures posted online. So if you only need a lens of this focal length occasionally, this is the one to get. Back To Top Sigma 70-300mm f 4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras Available from Amazon Price: $169.00 Updated on 3-8-2012.

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