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Quick answer
The Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super is a standard to telephoto macro lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0 for the Sigma SA mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super specifications
What can you shoot with the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super?
At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 70–300mm | 6.9–28.8° | 8.2–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–450mm | 4.6–19.5° | 5.5–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super?
It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–19.5° horizontal and 5.5–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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