Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 APO DG Macro w/motor

[bokeh_licious]

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how about this lens? any experiences? if possible, post mo ug sample shots... tanx...

which is better? sigma 70 - 300 or canon 75 - 300 iii usm

[tapsikret]

you can check here for personal experiences on this lens and sample shots

Sigma 70-300 lens test - Digital Photographer Philippines

[bokeh_licious]

wala na lain nag use ug sigma? guys pls comment....

[pd79]

my friend has this lens and so happy with it. im also planning to get this lens but sadly im more interested to get an IS lense since i havent tested my cam (canon eos 400D) with an IS lens. im leaning more instead to the canon 55-250mm IS. im on a budget and this is what i can afford.

the sigma 70 - 300mm though is a good lens. ive tested the macro feature and its fairly ok. though not 1:1 but it does get a good picture.

[cmontoya]

According to Bob Atkin's website, Sigma has had (and still have) compatibility issues with Canon. He said that the 3rd party lens best for Canon is Tamron. Sigh... I guess I have to save up on a Canon lens then rather than risk compatibility problems.

See # 10 here: Canon EOS FAQ v2.4 - Bob Atkins Photography

See "What about 3rd party lenses" here: Canon EOS Lenses for the Canon EOS Digital SLRs - Canon EOS Lens Reviews

[alucard_x]

I have used the the Sigma 70-300mm, i could say its an average lens. Its cheap but you can get a better image quality with an USM lens. Like pd79, the macro feature is quite ok.

Later I sold it cause it was not fast enough for my purposes and later upgraded to a 80-200mm f2.8

Here is a sample of the macro feature which I love.

[iskoLares]

unsay kalahian sa APO, DG, ug APO DG?

[jrcavs]

nindot jud na ang 70-300MM lens!

[michaelocana]

im a user :

[Chipmunk888]

sigma 70-300mm apo variant(red ring) user here!

very cheap lens. fast in daylight and average-to-slow in very lowlight conditions. it can give acceptable results if you know how to use.


sample basic photos i made from it:






















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