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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL-M "Motorized" DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens with Built-in Motor Drive for Nikon SLR Cameras Including D40, D40X, & D60
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL-M Motorized DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens with Built-in Motor Drive for Nikon SLR Cameras Including D40, D40X, & D60
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List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $139.99
You Save: $60.00 (30%)
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(based on 8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 779
Category: Photography

Publisher: SIGMA
Studio: SIGMA
Brand: Sigma
Label: SIGMA
Media: Electronics
Special Features: Filter Size: 58mm

MPN: 5A9
Model: 5A9
UPC: 008512690955
EAN: 0008512690955
ASIN: B0016N17ES

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Built-in Motor Drive allowes auto focusing on the D40, D40X, D60, & all other Nikon Digital SLR's
  • Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting
  • Minimum focusing distance is 59 inches at all zoom settings
  • Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups
  • High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Capable of macro photography, the Sigma Zoom Telephoto 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Autofocus Lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's an ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The brand new DL-M version includes a built in motor to allow focusing on ALL Nikon SLR's including the D40, D40X, & D60.


Customer Reviews:   Read 3 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars A great value for a good lens   June 27, 2008
I bought this to use on an upcoming trip to Alaska. I have used it in shooting around California including the Sierra's. The Lens focuses well but the use of a monopod is a great help or a tripod. The macro feature is an added bonus as well as the motorized feature. If you want to practice before buying a more expensive lens and camera this is the way to go. I have a Nikon D60 and am moving from my 35mm film camera to digital. I have to admit the auto focus is nice but the ability to still go all manual is wonderful.


4 out of 5 stars Amazing pictures   June 4, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

It is only 4 days that I received the lens kit from the seller. I am not an expert photographer, and I own a D40.

Out door pictures are simply excellent & autofocus works very well. Additional flash lights are a must for low lit areas, but we can do without it in well lit indoors. Handling is smooth, a tripod would be of an added advantage, but with some experience, you can avoid shaky pictures.I will recommend this lens for this price you spend. Just enjoy taking new pictures!!



5 out of 5 stars Great lens for a great price!   May 29, 2008
  4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Feeling limited by my 18-135 lens I began looking into zoom lenses. A friend of mine has the Nikon 70-300 VR which is an amazing lens but substantially out of my price range as well. I debated saving up for the Nikon lens but after much consideration I decided to give this one a shot since it was within my budget and would get me that extra distance. I am using this lens with my D40x and the pictures I have taken have been crystal clear. I am extremely satisfied with this lens and it has performed well above my expectations.


4 out of 5 stars not too bad   May 16, 2008
  4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Its loud, it feels nasty, and its clunky. Get past all that and its a great buy! If you have used the Nikon version you'll notice the difference. The color is good and there is not much distortion at all. It would be nice if it had some kind of vibration reduction but if you have a tripod you'll be ok. I'm just trying to get past how loud it is, after that I'll be totally fine with it.


4 out of 5 stars AWESOME LENS!!   May 14, 2008
  5 out of 5 found this review helpful

The lens is EXCELLENT for the price. Takes wonderful photos. The only drawback is that is does not have 'image stabilizer' but other than that this is the perfect lens for anyone. I would highly suggest it to anyone.

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