Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

$299
28-300 mm
autofocus 10.7x zoom lens
f/3.5-6.3
variable aperture

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compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
65.5 - 6.9°
28-300mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

horizontal angle of view
43.4 - 4.3°
45-484.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Very light
	490 g

	Quite short
	86 mm

	Huge zoom range
	10.7x

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Inexpensive
	$299.00

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

	Great wide angle lens
	28 mm

Cons

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) travel lenses

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	28 mm
	Max focal length	300 mm	above average
	Zoom range	10.7x	unique
	Magnification	1:3 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	86 mm
	Diameter	74 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	490 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	65.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	6.9°	above average
	Wide vertical	46.4°
	Telephoto vertical	4.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	75.4°
	Telephoto diagonal	8.2°	above average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	45.7°
	Telephoto horizontal	4.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	31.5°
	Telephoto vertical	3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	53.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	5.4°	above average

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Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) travel lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef lens?

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