Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6
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 f/22
Mount Canon EF
stabilization Yes
Weight 608 g
af type built-in motor
lens type telephoto
58 Overall Score
Price R$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong optical (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (26th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
84/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 26 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/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 | built-in motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 608 | 315 | 540 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | built-in motor | stepping motor | VXD | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 | 54.6 | 25.9 | 43.5 | 43.1 | 75.2 | 22.6 | 51.5 | 90.4 | 78.2 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.8 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 32.2 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83 | 50.2 | 90.2 | 85.6 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.9 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.3 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.1 | 88 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.1 | 75.4 | 31 | 86.9 | 69.8 | 63.3 | 92.3 | 50.6 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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