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Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

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

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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

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Compare with other lenses

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

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.

LensSigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG MacroSigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro ArtCanon 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
Weight525 g515 g710 g850 g
Filter diameter62 mm49 mm58 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance25.7 cm26 cm24 cm64 cm
Length95 mm106 mm98 mm98 mm
Autofocusyesyesnono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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