Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro Specifications

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Product
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro

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Manufacturer Sigma
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2005
MSRP 280 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
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Motor Type N/A
Focus Method No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm
Macro 1:1 No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
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Diaphragm Blades No information
Optics
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information
Focal Length
Focal Length 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization CIPA rating N/A
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating
Physical
Weather Sealing No
Diameter 76 mm
Length 119 mm
Weight 530 gr
Other
Filter Type Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm
Lens Hood Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635
Tripod Collar N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A