Sigma EX 70mm f/2,8 DG Macro Specifications

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Product
Name Sigma EX 70mm f/2,8 DG Macro

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Manufacturer Sigma
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2006
MSRP 670 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Normal Lens
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no possibility to zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon (see compatible cameras)
Nikon (see compatible cameras)
Compatibility Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras)
Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm
1:1 at Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in autofocus (AF) motor Canon
Nikon
Nikon; for autofocus the camera has to have a built-in autofocus (AF) motor
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Aperture
Maximum aperture f/2,8
Optics
Elements: 10 elements / 9 groups
Focal Length 70 mm

Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
  • 70 mm on Canon FF, Full frame
  • 91 mm on Canon APS-H
  • 112 mm on Canon APS-C
  • 70 mm on Nikon FX, Full frame
  • 105 mm on Nikon DX, APS-C
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Physical
Diameter 76 mm
Length 95 mm
Weight 525 g (see the total weight, camera+lens)
Other
Image stabilization No
Filter Filter Thread, 62 mm
Lens Hood LH620-01 270 (included)
Tripod mount No (Read more)
Weather sealing No