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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS

Focal length
70–300 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
610 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
126.5 mm

At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for Canon EF covers 70-300 mm on full frame and opens at f/4-5.6. It is compact at 610 g and includes an optical stabilizer. With a minimum focus distance of 1.5 m, it reaches a magnification of 0.26x. It also has a rounded diaphragm. It suits sports, wildlife, landscapes and travel.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

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
16
Groups
11
Weight
610 g (1.34 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.9 (0.26Γ—)
Length
126.5 mm (4.98 in)
Diameter
76.5 mm (3.01 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS 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 OS compared

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

LensSigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OSCanon 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
Weight610 g710 g630 g1,050 g
Filter diameter62 mm67 mm58 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm120 cm150 cm120 cm
Length126.5 mm145.5 mm142.8 mm143 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS: FAQ

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

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

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

Yes, the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS has optical image stabilization.

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

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS weighs 610 g. It is 126.5 mm long with a diameter of 76.5 mm.

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

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

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

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

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

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