The Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS telephoto zoom lens, shown without the supplied lens hood and end caps. (Source: Sigma.) The DG (Digital) tag refers to a special optical design for optimising performance with digital camera sensors – although this lens is also usable on film SLRs.

What is the Sigma APO 300mm EX DG good for?

The Sigma APO 300mm F2.8 EX DG is a high performance telephoto lens and, for the professional photographer, is an absolute requirement. With a fast telephoto lens suitable for capturing the fastest action, whether that is a local soccer game, high school basketball in a dimly lit gym or sports cars racing.

What is a 70-300mm lens used for?

Sigma’s 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro is a compact telephoto zoom lens. With a range that is useful for candid portraiture, capturing children playing in the backyard, amateur sports or even wildlife at the zoo this lens is usually the lens that photographers reach for first.

Is the Sigma 120-300mm sport a good lens?

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM. This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport, a high-end super telephoto lens with a versatile zoom range and a wide constant aperture of f/2.8, designed for wildlife, sports and portrait photographers. This is the third iteration of the lens.

What is the aperture range of the Sigma 70-300mm Apo lens?

Unlike the cheaper Sigma 70-300mm APO, the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS lens features just one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element rather than three. Overall, there are 16 elements built into 11 groups and a 9-blade diaphragm which enables an aperture range of f/4-5.6 to f/22-32.

Who is the 70-300mm zoom lens for?

Sigma’s 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS telephoto zoom lens is targeted at amateur photographers who require an affordable long-zoom lens to complement, say, an 18-55mm or 18-85mm kit lens on their DSLR.

How does the Sigma 70mm lens work?

The Sigma employs a wide zoom-ring towards the middle of the lens and a forward-positioned manual focusing ring that rotates in AF mode, slightly restricting the grip that can be used when the lens is fully extended. There is a focused-distance scale and depth-of-field markings for the 70mm focal length.