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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens Canon EF
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3 year warranty
Product Code: G242389C
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With 1:1 magnification the Sigma 70mm Macro lens in Canon EF-mount is capable of capturing stunningly high resolution images and designed with 13 elements in 10 groups in a sophisticated optical design.
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- Outstanding Art line image quality – now in macro
- Incredible auto focus with manual override
- Compatible with Canon Lens Aberration Correction
- Outstanding construction minimises distortion and chromatic aberration
- Professional specifications for amazing results
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art Lens Summary Canon EF Fit
The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art Lens is designed to provide stunning optics above all else. Using an advanced optical system results in outstanding high-resolution image quality with clarity that greatly exceeds expectations for a macro lens.
- Design prioritizing optical performance
- Focus-by-wire system for comfortable and precise focusing
- Complex optical system minimises chromatic aberration
- Designed to minimise flare and ghosting
- High-speed, high-accuracy autofocus
- Full time manual focus override
- 26cm minimum focusing distance
- Mount with dust- and splash-proof design
- Compatible with Canon EF mount Lens Aberration Correction
- Weighs 515g
- Canon Fit
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art Lens Features in Detail
The long-awaited first macro lens in the Art line
In recent years, macro lenses in the standard range have tended to employ inner focusing with the goal of maximizing autofocus speed. In contrast, the new SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO - Art lens is designed to prioritize optical performance, fulfilling the demanding image quality requirements that define the Art line. In the standard to mid-telephoto range, it delivers stunning resolution and incredible clarity that greatly exceed expectations for a macro lens. The coreless DC motor further enhances image quality, while an optimized algorithm helps offer extremely smooth autofocus performance for a weightier, high-performance lens. Photography enthusiasts will recall a certain legendary, razor-sharp macro lens—the SIGMA MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG—and be glad to learn it is available in a new form, updated with outstanding Art line quality from the Sigma lens line-up.
Key features
Design prioritising optical performance
In order to realize top-level performance at every shooting distance, the lens features an extending, floating, two-group focus mechanism. This configuration minimizes aberration to produce optimal results at any focus distance. To minimize axial chromatic aberration, the optical system incorporates two FLD glass elements, two SLD glass elements, and one element with a high rate of anomalous partial dispersion and a high index of refraction. In addition, two aspherical lens elements help increase resolution at close shooting distances. This optical system makes possible a razor-sharp in-focus area contrasted with a bokeh area free of colour streaking.
Focus-by-wire system for comfortable and precise focusing
The focus-by-wire system eliminates the direct mechanical connection between the focus ring and the focus drive system. Controlled by SIGMA's latest algorithm, a newly developed coreless DC motor adjusts focus with optimal speed and low noise. Full-time manual focus is available even during autofocus, allowing the photographer to make minute focus adjustments simply by turning the focus ring. In addition, the focus ring's large angle of rotation helps the photographer achieve the extremely precise focusing required for effective macro photography.
Compatible with Canon Lens Aberration Correction
The Canon mount lens is compatible with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function. Matching the optical characteristics of the lens, this function performs in-camera corrections of peripheral illumination, chromatic aberrations, distortion, and more, further enhancing image quality.
Compatible with ELECTRONIC FLASH MACRO EM-140 DG (adapter required)
Exclusively for SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO - Art, the 65mm MACRO FLASH ADAPTER makes the lens compatible with ELECTRONIC FLASH MACRO EM-140 DG (both accessories sold separately). Thanks to the 72mm filter thread, a 72mm MACRO FLASH ADAPTER can also be added so as to accommodate 72mm macro flash products and accessories, including macro flashes other than EM-140 DG as well as ring lights.
Compatible with SIGMA TELE Converters
The lens is compatible with SIGMA TELE Converters (sold separately) designed for the company's new lens lines. SIGMA TELE Converter TC-1401 allows the lens to be used as a 98mm F4 mid-telephoto macro with autofocus functionality, while SIGMA TELE Converter TC-2001 allows the lens to be used as a 140mm F5.6 mid-telephoto macro with manual focus.
Other features:
- Mount with dust- and splash-proof design
- Rounded diaphragm
- Fast AF with full-time manual override
- Compatible with SIGMA MOUNT Converter MC-11
- Available SIGMA USB DOCK for Canon makes customisation and flexible adjustment possible
- Available Mount Conversion Service
- Brass bayonet mount
- Evaluation with SIGMA's own MTF measuring system: A1
- “Made in Japan" with outstanding craftsmanship
Specifications
Lens Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
Angle of view (35mm): 34.3°
Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F22
Minimum focusing distance: 25.8cm/10.2in.
Maximum magnification ratio: 1:1
Filter size: 49mm
Dimensions (diameter x length): 70.8mm x 105.8mm/2.8in. x 4.2in.
Weight: 515g/18.2oz.
Our Verdict
Sigma have continued their efforts to develop outstanding, new lenses with the 70mm MACRO Art. The optical system includes 13 elements in 10 groups, minimising axial chromatic aberration and delivering a razor-sharp in-focus area contrasted with a bokeh area free of colour streaking. Paired with the extending, floating, two-group focus mechanism and coreless DC focus motor, you are able to achieve beautiful macro images with fast, precise focusing.
This exceptional design paired with top quality materials and construction makes this the go-to macro lens for close-up high resolution images.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
