Product Description

Sigma's 70-300mm F4-5.6 DL MACRO SUPER is one of several new tele zoom lenses. It is a compact Tele-Macro Zoom lens, capable of focusing down to 1: 2 (half life-size) reproduction ratio at 300mm focal length (an optional accessory 58mm achromatic close-up lens allows even closer focusing and reproduction ratios up to 1: 1 or life-size), with superb optical quality. A detachable bayonet hood is provided. The lens materials used in this new product are lead and arsenic free ecological glass, including one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass element.

Product Details

• Size: Minolta
• Brand: Sigma
• Model: s1-3/85

Features

• Dedicated to Minolta AF SLR cameras
• Ultra-telephoto, telephoto, and macro photography all in one lens
• High magnification of 1:2 (one half life-size) for macro photography
• Lens constructed of an ecological, lead- and arsenic-free glass
• Lightweight 70-300mm zoom lens

Amazon.com Product Description
Sigma's 70-300mm f4-5.6 DL Macro Super lens can achieve a magnification ratio of 1:2 (one-half life-size) for macro and telephotography images at its 300mm focal length. As an accessory, you can add a 58mm achromatic close-up lens (not included), and get even closer focusing and reproduction ratios of 1:1 (life size) and still maintain excellent optical quality. The optical materials are made from lead-free and arsenic-free ecological glass. This model is dedicated to Minolta AF SLR cameras.

Customer Reviews

Great Quality Lens
This lens was an upgrade from my old Sigma 75-300 zoom, which was fine in it's time but just plain worn out. For those who aren't familiar with the Minolta Maxxum series, be aware that this lens has a pretty slow auto focus, but that is a limitation of the body and not the lens and it is still usable. You'll get more satisfaction from going manual focus.

I love this lens. Very accurate at all focal lengths, below average lens "flair" even without the included lens hood, and very comfortable in the hand. The ergonomics are first rate; you can hand carry it all day without much discomfort unlike the new Canon USM lens's, which are truly excellent and fast but Really Heavy.

The best thing is the Macro feature, which at 300mm gives a 1:2 ratio. This translates to incredible close-up 300mm shots at just 9 inches away!!! Fantastic, but bring your tripod (which you should have anyway).

Not a second of regret for this one.

Made a Novice Photographer Look Like An Expert
Just began taking pictures with my Minolta Maxxum 5, which came with a lens up to 90mm. That was great but I wanted more. Since I like taking nature pictures, and portraits, I needed a macro lens. This one fit the bill. I highly recommend it to anyone. With the lens that came with the camera, and this Sigma lens, I will be set for a long time. It is also very easy to use in both Automatic Focus or Manual, and it's not heavy or cumbersome to carry.

Great buy!!!

Excellent Buy
This is a magnific lense for your photos with a great price and high quality.