 |   Publisher : SIGMA Company : Sigma List Price: Our Price: $209.00 You Save: $110.99 (35%) |
Features
- Built-in Motor Drive allowes auto focusing on the D40, D40X, D60, & all other Nikon Digital SLR's
- Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting
- Minimum focusing distance is 37.4 inches at all zoom settings
- Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups
- High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography
Product Description
The Sigma APO-M 70-300mm f.4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is a telephoto zoom lens with tele-macro functionality. Optimized for digital cameras, this high-performance lens has two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group. It is able to shoot with maximum magnification 1:2 at the focal length of 300 millimeters. It's the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras, and it also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. The lens features a switch that converts the lens to macro photography at focal lengths between 200 millimeters and 300 millimeters, with a minimum focusing distance of 37.4 inches. In normal mode the minimum focusing distance is 59.1 inches at all zoom settings. The brand new APO-M version includes a built in motor to allow focusing on ALL Nikon SLR's including the D40, D40X, & D60.SimilarProduct
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Customer reviews
Great lens for the price 
by .. M. Mitchell (Gainesville, FL)
I've been using this lens on my D40 for the last month and so far I'm impressed. Images are very sharp, even at the edges, throughout the zoom range. After reading some of the other reviews, I was a little leery of this lens and was prepared to return it if I wasn't satisfied. As soon as it was delivered, I borrowed a friend's Nikon 70-300mm and took multiple shots of the same subject using both lenses on the same D40. When we compared the images, it was obvious that the Sigma was at least as clear as the Nikon! OK, maybe it doesn't feel as substantial as the Nikon, but at half the price it's a fantastic buy and should be all the average D40 owner will need. Strongly recommended!
value for money by .. Adlin Hisyamuddin (Bahrain)
Bought this lens as a macro and zoom lens. I was very happy with results. Macro shots are miles better than Nikon 70-300G or VR, as it gets a very close 1:2. Not super sharp at 300 but I am more than happy as the center is sharp enough for my liking.
Flare is quite controllable, though the shake at 300mm at quite noticable if you have shaky hands. It also makes a nice portraits lens as the bokeh is quite pleasent IMHO. So far I'm quite happy with the results.
The lens is motorised but I believe this is quite different than HSM that Sigma has on other more expensive lenses(hence it does not has the HSM designation on it). You cannot focus manually as you would on HSM lenses. You need to set it to M first, then you only you can focus manually. The motor is quite loud and autofocus is bit slow on the longer end. But for the price, this lens is really a excellent value for money.
No Problems by .. K. R. Miller (Coastal, Texas)
The product was shipped in a timely manner and received in good condition. It has also surpassed all expectations of use thus far. I would order from this seller again without any hesitation.
Excellent product! by .. C. Alejandro Uribe (Bogota, Colombia)
I'm very happy with this lens. It works really good and it's not expensive.
I definively recommend it.
Just what I expected by .. F. Lugo (San Diego, CA)
Great product, wonderful price, LOVE IT!
I will definitely recommend this seller to my friends and family, great products and super fast shipping.