Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha

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

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 users at B&H Photo Video

"the colors and contrast are beautiful"

"Very sharp even wide open, nice macro at 1:1 though the working distance is close"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
28.7°
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 Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A55.

horizontal angle of view
19.1°
107mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

Cons

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	70 mm

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (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	Sony Alpha (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 Sony Alpha DT 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 Sony-alpha

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 Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) macro lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

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

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