Sigma Art 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro 70mm
The optical design, featuring two high refractive index SLD elements and a floating focus system, delivers sharp 1:1 macro reproduction with minimal aberrations. Its compact 526g build and 49mm filter thread make it a lightweight, filter-friendly option for precise field work. This lens is best for macro photographers using L-Mount systems who prioritize optical clarity over autofocus speed or weather sealing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong optical (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong af (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Super multi-layer lens coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | DC motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 258 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro 70mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 50mm | 50-140mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Panasonic Sigma L | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 526 | 92 | 413 | 297 | 995 | 135 |
| AF Type | DC motor | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM | Triple Linear Motor | Stepping Motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | macro | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro 70mm | 79.1 | 86.2 | 45.1 | 73.7 | 81.7 | 83.8 | 34 | 65.3 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 77.8 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.4 | 95.7 | 75.5 | 99.4 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 52.7 | 80.5 |
| Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Compare | 98.1 | 81.4 | 35.1 | 16.9 | 98.3 | 83.8 | 78.6 | 88 | 96.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.5 | 75 | 90.5 | 36.3 | 69.6 | 76.9 | 83.6 | 74 | 94.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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