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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro

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

The Sigma 70-300 mm is a telephoto zoom for full-frame Nikon F with an f/4-5.6 aperture. It reaches far at 300 mm and is compact at 550 g. It also manages a magnification of 1:2 at a minimum focus distance of 95 cm, which opens up close-up work. Sports, wildlife, product shots and macro are the typical uses.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Sports
  • Wildlife

Worth knowing

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

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Technical Specifications

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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
550 g (1.21 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, sigma-global.com

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

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

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MacroNikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6GSigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MacroSigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
Focal length70-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight550 g425 g545 g610 g
Filter diameter58 mm62 mm58 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance95 cm150 cm95 cm150 cm
Length122 mm116.5 mm122 mm126.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro: FAQ

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

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

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

No, the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO 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 APO DG Macro weigh?

The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro weighs 550 g. It is 122 mm long with a diameter of 76.6 mm.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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