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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art

Focal length
70 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
515 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
26 cm
Length
106 mm

At a Glance

On Canon EF, this 70 mm macro lens delivers 1:1 magnification, with a minimum focus distance of 26 cm. At f/2.8 it opens wide enough for shorter shutter times. Its structure is dust and splash resistant, and focusing is by wire with full-time manual override. It weighs 515 g. Macro and product shots are its main territory.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product

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

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
10
Weight
515 g (1.14 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
26 cm (10.24 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
106 mm (4.17 in)
Diameter
71 mm (2.8 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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art fit?

The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art 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 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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art compared

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

LensSigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro ArtSigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG MacroCanon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x MacroHartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS
Focal length70 mm70 mm65 mm80 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight515 g525 g710 g850 g
Filter diameter49 mm62 mm58 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance26 cm25.7 cm24 cm64 cm
Length106 mm95 mm98 mm98 mm
Autofocusyesyesnono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art: FAQ

Does the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art weigh?

The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art weighs 515 g. It is 106 mm long with a diameter of 71 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art use?

The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art is 26 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112 mm in full-frame terms.

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