Sigma 28-300mm f/3,5-6,3 DG Macro
This is a zoom lens manufactured by Sigma and the model was launched 2005.
The lens belongs to the category
superzoom lenses. A superzoom lens gives you a wide zoom range, from a wider field of view (wide angle) to a more narrow field of view (telephoto) and is usually appreciated as an all-in-one travel lens.
The lens has macro-properties but is unable to reproduce things in their real size (otherwise called '1:1'). You should therefor consider taking the term 'macro' with a pinch of salt and if the macro-possibilities you are looking for you should perhaps look at other options.
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Compatibility, autofocus and focal length
The lens is available for both Canon and Nikon cameras, but there are two different versions of this lens (one for each brand and mount) so it is important that you ask for and choose the right version when bying the lens.
This lens is constructed to fit all models of Canon and Nikon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.
Here it is the only Canon version of the lens that has a built-in autofocus (AF) motor. The possibility to use autofocus (AF) is available for Nikon cameras but only if the camera itself has a built-in autofocus (AF) motor. Some cheaper and budget camera models from Nikon lacks a built-in autofocus motor, and we at Lensora appreciate autofocus, so in the list of compatible cameras we have chosen to display only the cameras that you can get autofocus with.
The lens has a focal length of 28-300 mm. Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.
A positive thing is that this lens has a versitale zoom range, where the difference between 'maximum zoomed out' to 'maximum zoomed in' increases the lens versatility since you as a photographer easily can compose your picture without moving yourself physically.
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- Read more about focal length and your field of view
- Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length
- Read more about the autofocus motor and the importance of this part
Lens brightness and image stabilizer
The lens brightness and aperture value is f/3,5-6,3.
This lens is not considered to have a good aperture value and brightness. It is something to consider before you purchase the lens. To compensate for this you might, while photographing in less favorable light conditions, be forced to either use higher ISO settings (which generates more noise in the image), slower shutter speeds (which may give some motion blur) or flash lightning. Read more at the link below what lens brightness means to you as a photographer.
One thing to consider is that the lens has a variable brightness, which means that depending on how much you are zooming the lens will have a different maximum aperture value. At 28 mm the lens brightness is f/3,5 and at 300 mm the brightness is f/6,3. Through the link below you can read more about what this could mean for you as a photographer.
The lens lacks image stabilization, which otherwise os good for avoiding the blur that can occur when using slow shutter speeds.
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- Read more about changing brightness at different focal lengths
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Filter and Lens Hood
The lens has a traditional filter thread on the front and its measuring 62 mm which also the filter you will use must have. If you use for example an UV filter can be a cheap insurance against scratches and dust.
If you buy this lens it will come with a lens hood, whose model name is "LH680-01 789".
Pictures (product and sample images)
In order to see larger product images of the lens, click the link below.
Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
- Images of Sigma 28-300mm f/3,5-6,3 DG Macro
- Sample pictures taken with Sigma 28-300mm f/3,5-6,3 DG Macro
Things to consider before buying
Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilites. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.
- The price (more info)
- An impressive focal range
- Works on all sensor types
- A lens hood is included
- Light weight (490 gr)
- No built-in autofocus motor (the Nikon version)
- No built-in image stabilizer
- Poor aperture value with its f/6,3
- A variable lens brightness at different focal lengths
- The lens is called 'Macro' but can not reproduce at a scale of 1:1
- The lens is not sealed against moisture and dust
Specification
| Product Name: | Sigma 28-300mm f/3,5-6,3 DG Macro (See dictionary) |
| Release date: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer: | Sigma |
| Type of lens: |
Superzoom Macro |
| Construction: | Zoom lens (with the ability to zoom in and out) |
| Works with cameras from: |
Canon (see compatible cameras) Nikon (see compatible cameras) |
| 1:1 at Macro: | |
| Compatibility: | Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras) |
| Autofocus (AF): | Yes |
| Built-in autofocus (AF) motor: |
Canon
Nikon Nikon; for autofocus the camera has to have a built-in autofocus (AF) motor See a list of compatible cameras |
| Maximum aperture: |
f/3,5-6,3 The lens aperture and brightness varies at different focal lengths. f/3,5 at 28 mm f/6,3 at 300 mm (Read more) |
| Focal Range: |
28-300 mm
Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length |
| Lens Construction: | 15 elements / 13 groups |
| Image Stabilizer: | No |
| Closest Focusing Distance: | 50 cm |
| Filter: | Filter Thread, 62 mm |
| Lens Hood: | LH680-01 789 (included) |
| Tripod mount: | No (Read more) |
| Weather sealing: | No |
| Dimensions (diameter x length): | 74 x 86 mm |
| Weight: | 490 g (see the total weight, camera+lens) |
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Pictures (product and sample images)
In order to see larger product images of the lens, click the link below.
Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
- Images of Sigma 28-300mm f/3,5-6,3 DG Macro
- Sample pictures taken with Sigma 28-300mm f/3,5-6,3 DG Macro
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