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MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG

MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG
This medium telephoto macro lens is ideal for both digital SLR cameras and 35mm film SLR cameras. The 70mm focal length gives an equivalent field of view as our popular 105mm macro lens when used on digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor.

MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG medium telephoto macro lens is ideal for both digital SLR cameras and 35mm film SLR cameras. The 70mm focal length gives an equivalent field of view as our popular 105mm macro lens when used on digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor.

 

MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG The design of this lens makes it suitable for taking pictures in all situations from infinity to 1:1 macro, both with natural light conditions or flash.

 

MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and two high refractive index SLD lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations and produce an exceptional level of optical performance. Sigma’s super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, and helps create a natural color balance.

The floating focus system provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro.

A ‘Focus Limiter Switch’ in incorporated on the lens, improving the speed and accuracy of autofocus by limiting the focus range. A screw-in lens hood is included for convenient use of circular polarizing filters.

* Nikon and Pentax mount lens do not have an aperture ring, therefore depending on Camera model some functions may not work.

 

MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG Availability.
For Sigma AF, Canon EOS and Nikon AF: NOW AVAILABLE.
For Sony and Pentax AF: NOW AVAILABLE.

    

MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG user reviews

    "I tried Canon 100 f 2.8 from [...] and Sigma 70 f 2.8.In my opinion this Sigma more sharp and this focus distance more usable for portraits.The AF little slow but for my macro work it's not a problem.The build quality is perfect and price tag less than Canon brother.Highly recomended."
--- Vlad rated: 3
    "I own 5 Canon L lenses, 2 of which are primes. I shoot mostly portraits, many landscapes, and occasional macros. I took a leap of faith when ordering this Sigma prime, having read many reviews about this lens. Am I glad I did: This lens's sharpness appears to be on the same league as my L primes, color reproduction is superb, and build quality is excellent. The lens also comes with the included padded case and lens hood, but at a non-L price. I was pondering about purchasing this lens versus the Canon 100mm Macro. I decided to go with the Sigma lens, since I already have the 135 and 200 from Canon. In addition, 70mm will serve me well for portraiture shots and occasional macros, either on my 5D or 20D. Highly recommended"
--- HenryK rated: 3
    "This lens performs, looks, & handles as if it was manufactured by one of top name-brand lens makers."
--- Ray, Sr. rated: 3
    "This is an excellent mid-length lens at a fantastic price that works beautifully on my Canon film and digital bodies. Having the optics of a macro and clarity of a non-zoom it is great for macro work (obviously) but also for a general purpose/portrait lens. It has great colour rendition and really well handled depth-of field.
It's an easy lens to handle, with the Limit/Full and AF/MF switches in easy reach and a nice sized barrel that sits well in the hand.
The only gripes are that the the lens hood is a strange beast that screws into the front element but is a larger diameter than the lens cap so when it's on, you can't put on the cap. Also, the Auto focus in macro mode is quite slow ... but then again, do you really want to be using AF in Macro mode?
Overall, this is an excellent lens that is useful for a wide range of macro subjects as well as general purpose and portrait work."
--- Peppergroyne rated: 3
    "Very nice lens.In this range probably the best in a market. Very,very sharp lens.Good for macro work but also nice for portraits.Highly recomended. EISA Awards 2007 like best macro lens."
--- The men rated: 3
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