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Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) 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

This 70 mm macro prime for full-frame Nikon F-mount offers 1:1 magnification at a minimum focus distance of 25.7 cm. It has an f/2.8 maximum aperture and autofocus. Macro and product shots, where the subject should appear at life size, are what it is built for. It weighs 525 g and is 95 mm long.

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 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 EX DG Macro compared

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

LensSigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG MacroSigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro ArtNikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8DNikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED
Focal length70 mm70 mm60 mm60 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight525 g515 g440 g425 g
Filter diameter62 mm49 mm62 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance25.7 cm26 cm22 cm18.5 cm
Length95 mm106 mm74.5 mm89 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
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 105 mm in full-frame terms.

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