
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
- Focal length
- 70β300 mm
- Aperture
- f/4β5.6
- Weight
- 610 g
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 150 cm
- Length
- 126.5 mm
At a Glance
A full-frame telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount, the 70-300 mm offers f/4-5.6 and an optical stabilizer. At 610 g it is compact. A magnification of 0.26x at a 1.5 m minimum focus distance allows detail shots from a moderate distance. Sports, wildlife, landscapes and travel are the typical uses.
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
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 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
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 |
| Weight | 610 g | 425 g | 550 g | 545 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 62 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 150 cm | 150 cm | 95 cm | 95 cm |
| Length | 126.5 mm | 116.5 mm | 122 mm | 122 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | no | no |
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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 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.
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