Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro 70-300mm
A 1:2 macro mode at 300mm combined with three SLD glass elements and a 540g body make this telezoom a versatile, lightweight option for close-up reach. Its built-in motor ensures autofocus on all Nikon DSLRs, while the super multi-layer coating effectively cuts flare. Best for budget-minded Nikon shooters who want a single, portable lens to capture distant wildlife and detailed flower shots in daylight.
Focal length 70-300mm
Aperture 22
Mount Canon EF
stabilization Yes
Weight 608 g
af type Motorized
lens type zoom
59 Overall Score
Price $200
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong optical (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Motorized |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro 70-300mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Fuji X | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 608 | 92 | 255 | 515 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | Motorized | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro 70-300mm | 54.9 | 28.4 | 38.6 | 37.7 | 74.3 | 24.5 | 51.4 | 90.7 | 78 | 81.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.1 | 62.8 | 95.7 | 38.6 | 93 | 86.1 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |
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