Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 3 users at B&H Photo Video

"I have had this lens for over 5 years, and it is absolutely amazing for portraits"

"I am using this 70mm Sigma EX DG primarily as a Macro lens on my Nikon D80. The build is excellent. The EX quality is evident. Smooth, quick AF."

"The lens has a screw-on hood and when not on camera you have to find a place to secure it, versus reversing and stowing on the lens itself."

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
28.8°
70mm
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 D7000 and Nikon D3200. 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
19.1°
107mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

Cons

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX 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 Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX macro lenses

	Not a tilt-shift
	Regular images

	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	Nikon FX
	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 Nikon DX 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°

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f lens?

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Kibberlasen

(3:54 PM, May 13, 2012)

.... and you can also read that in some honest test about this lens, example "Lenstip"

Kibberlasen

(3:52 PM, May 13, 2012)

This is a very fine lens, and one of the sharpest, but the text above = " Smooth, quick AF." - Well, it can not be more wrong, it is not smooth, it is noisy, and it is certainly NOT fast, that is in fact the only downside of this lens, but be not fooled by this non true text, if this issue matters to you.

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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Cons

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX macro 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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f lens?

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