Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

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

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"The output is consistent, and the lens quality is excellent. Highly recommended."

"Quick focus, smooth zoom and very well balanced."

"Have noticed over the past 2 years that the glass has started to haze. And now the blurryness is getting more prominent."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
65.3 - 6.8°
28-300mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D7000. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
45.7 - 4.5°
42.5-457.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Inexpensive
	$299.00

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

	Great wide angle lens
	28 mm

	Quite short
	86 mm

	Huge zoom range
	10.7x

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Cons

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.5

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX 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	Nikon FX
	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 Nikon DX 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

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

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Uncle Albert

(1:30 PM, August 03, 2011)

The lens doesn't have a focus motor in it. It's designed for Nikon's film cameras and full-frame DSLRs, all of which have built-in focus motors. It's only the cheaper models of cropped-frame Nikon DSLRs (e.g. the D40, D60, D3000, etc.) that don't have focus motors. You therefore need a lens with its own motor on those models.

Tdhbear

(11:53 AM, July 27, 2011)

If my Nikon doesnt have a focus motor built into the camera....does this Sigma have a focus motor in it self? Otherwise whats the point of buying non-Nikon equipment?

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Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Cons

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX travel lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

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

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