- Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro lens
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name = Sigma 70-300 mm APO DG Macro
maker = Sigma
feat-is = n
feat-usm = n
feat-sbf = n
feat-macro = y
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type = z
application = Consumer Telephoto Zoom
flength = 70-300mm
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aperture = f/4 - f/5.6
groups = 10
elements = 14
diaphragm = 9
close-dist = 150cm / (95cm Macro mode)
max-mag = 1:4.1 / 1:2(Macro mode)
weight = 550
max-diameter = 76.6
max-length = 122
filter = 58mm
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category = Sigma lensesThe Sigma 70-300mm lens is consumer-level, telephoto zoom lens made bySigma Corporation . [cite web
author = Sigma Corporation
title = 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
url = http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3303&navigator=3
year = 2007
quote =
accessdate = 2008-05-05] Different versions of this lens are produced that work with cameras from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Konica Minolta, Sony and Sigma. The lens is packaged with a lens hood and carrying case.This version of the lens replaces the the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG MACRO, which is a non-APO lens. The APO signifies the use of low dispersion glass to minimize
chromatic aberration . cite web
last = Andrews
first = Ian
title = Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Interchangeable Lens Review
work = EPhotoZine
url = http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Sigma-70-300mm-F4-56-APO-DG-Macro
date =September 2 ,2005
accessdate = 2008-05-05] The APO version has a red ring on the end of the lens body to distinguish it from the earlier version.This lens has 14 Elements in 10 Groups including two special low dispersion glass elements in the front lens group, and one in the rear lens group. The non-APO version only has one such element in the front.
An additional feature to this lens is a macro option between 200-300mm. [ [http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/Canon%20EOS%20Lens%20Tests/45-canon-eos-aps-c/326-sigma-af-70-300mm-f4-56-apo-dg-macro-test-report--review Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG macro - Test Report / Review] , photozone.de, accessed 2008-05-19] The minimum focusing distance between 200 and 300mm is 95cm (37.4 inches). It is enabled by a manual switch and provides a maximum magnification of 1:2.
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