
Canon EF Autofocus
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
- Focal length
- 70 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 525 g
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25.7 cm
- Length
- 95 mm
At a Glance
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is a full-frame macro lens for Canon EF that reaches 1:1 magnification. It focuses down to 25.7 cm, opens to f/2.8 and has autofocus. Small subjects are reproduced life-size on the sensor, which suits macro and product photography. It weighs 525 g and takes 62 mm filters.
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
- 10
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 525 g (1.16 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25.7 cm (10.12 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:1 (1×)
- Length
- 95 mm (3.74 in)
- Diameter
- 76 mm (2.99 in)
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro fit?
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX 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 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
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 EX DG Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro | Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70 mm | 70 mm | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 525 g | 515 g | 710 g | 850 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 49 mm | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25.7 cm | 26 cm | 24 cm | 64 cm |
| Length | 95 mm | 106 mm | 98 mm | 98 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro: FAQ
Does the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX 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 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weigh?
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weighs 525 g. It is 95 mm long with a diameter of 76 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro use?
The Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is 25.7 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112 mm in full-frame terms.
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