Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 70 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 515 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2018. That combination suits macro and portrait photography.
It is a high-resolution macro prime lens designed for full-frame cameras. It offers a 1:1 magnification ratio, making it ideal for capturing detailed close-up images. The lens features a coreless DC motor for smooth and accurate autofocus performance, with full-time manual focus override. Its advanced optical design includes two FLD and two SLD glass elements, as well as two aspherical lenses, to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images. The robust construction with dust and splash resistance ensures durability in various shooting conditions.
- f/2.8
- Aperture
- 70mm
- Focal
- 515 g
- Weight
- May 2018
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Macro prime lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 70 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Canon EF, Sigma SA, Sony E, L-Mount
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 10 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.258 m (10.2 in)
- Maximum magnification
- 1.0x
- Filter size
- 49 mm
- Dimensions
- 70.8 mm (diameter) x 105.8 mm (length)
- Weight
- 515 g (1.14 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Yes (dust and splash resistant)
- Usage
- macro, landscape
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.5% of the frame width
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