
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
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
- 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
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.
| Lens | Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | 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 | 525 g | 515 g | 440 g | 425 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 49 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25.7 cm | 26 cm | 22 cm | 18.5 cm |
| Length | 95 mm | 106 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 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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