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

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.

Lens	Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro	Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G	Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro	Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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	550 g	425 g	545 g	610 g
Filter diameter	58 mm	62 mm	58 mm	62 mm
Min. focus distance	95 cm	150 cm	95 cm	150 cm
Length	122 mm	116.5 mm	122 mm	126.5 mm
Autofocus	yes	yes	yes	yes
Image stabilization	no	no	no	yes

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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.

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro

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