Quick answer
A compact 1:1 macro prime for full-frame DSLRs. The 70mm focal length gives a moderate working distance at its 0.258 m minimum focus distance.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Compact 49mm filter thread
- 9-bladed aperture
- Strong sharpness reputation
Cons
- No stabilization
- 70mm is shorter than the usual 90-105mm macro length
Verdict
A sharp, compact macro for people who like to travel light. Working distance is shorter than longer macros give you.
About this lens
This 70mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.26 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art?
- Flowers and insects
- Product close-ups
- Small portraits
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 70mm | 28.8° | 34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 112mm | 18.3° | 21.9° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro Art reach 1:1?
Yes. It focuses to 0.258 m for life-size 1:1 magnification.
Is the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro Art a good portrait lens?
It works as a short portrait lens, but f/2.8 gives less background blur than a fast prime would.
Does it have stabilization?
No. A tripod helps for macro work, since small movements are magnified at 1:1.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
