
Nikon F (DX/FX) 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
The 70 mm macro lens for Nikon F-mount images at 1:1 and focuses down to 26 cm. Its f/2.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times. Focus-by-wire with full-time manual focus and a dust and splash resistant structure are included. It weighs 515 g. It is meant for macro and product work on full frame.
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
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 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 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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D | Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70 mm | 70 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 515 g | 525 g | 440 g | 425 g |
| Filter diameter | 49 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 26 cm | 25.7 cm | 22 cm | 18.5 cm |
| Length | 106 mm | 95 mm | 74.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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 105 mm in full-frame terms.
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