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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro

Focal length
70–300 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
545 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
95 cm
Length
122 mm

At a Glance

Reaching 300 mm on full frame, this telephoto zoom for Canon EF opens from f/4 to f/5.6. Its macro mode delivers a magnification of 1:2, with a minimum focus distance of 95 cm. At 545 g the lens is compact. It suits close-ups, product photography, sports and wildlife.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Sports
  • Wildlife

Worth knowing

  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
545 g (1.2 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
95 cm (37.4 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
122 mm (4.8 in)
Diameter
76.6 mm (3.02 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro fit?

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 112-480 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MacroCanon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USMCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USMCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Focal length70-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight545 g710 g630 g1,050 g
Filter diameter58 mm67 mm58 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance95 cm120 cm150 cm120 cm
Length122 mm145.5 mm142.8 mm143 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro: FAQ

Does the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro weigh?

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro weighs 545 g. It is 122 mm long with a diameter of 76.6 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro use?

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro is 95 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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