Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

$449
70 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
1:1 (1x) Macro

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 9 users at B&H Photo Video

"I mainly use this lens for close-up work like insects and plants. It is ideal for a full frame high resolution sensor and is sharp from edge to edge. I can't find any faults at this stage."

"I have to say the lens exceeded my expectations, with very true colors and (to my eye) a distortion free image, even at the edges. The focus is fast and quiet. I would recommend this lens to anyone!"

"Extends very far while trying to focus."

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
28.8°
70mm
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
18.1°
113mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Inexpensive
	$449.00

	Quite short
	95 mm

Cons

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	70 mm

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro lenses

	Low max f/stop
	f/22

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	70 mm
	Max focal length	70 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above 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	95 mm
	Diameter	76 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	0.5 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	28.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	28.8°
	Wide vertical	19.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	19.5°
	Wide diagonal	34.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	34.3°
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	19.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	19.1°
	Wide vertical	12.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	12.9°
	Wide diagonal	22.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	22.9°

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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro 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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef lens?

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