【Near Mint】SIGMA 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO macro super for SONY α A from Japan#E0157

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Appearance

This is a used camera lens showing some signs of use such as light scratches or scuffs.
It remains in good working condition for a pre-owned item.
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Condition

The lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.

• Autofocus works properly
• Zoom ring rotates smoothly
• Macro switch works properly

Please note that this is a used lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.

Optical System

• Slight haze on an inner element
• No fungus
• No balsam separation

There is slight haze on an inner lens element. It has little effect on normal shooting. Please check the photos.

Included Items

Lens with Front & Rear Caps and Lens Hood.

SIGMA 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super Sony A Telephoto Lens Japan #E0157

Detailed Specifications

• Brand: SIGMA
• Model: 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super
• Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom Lens
• Lens Mount: Sony A-Mount / Minolta A-Mount
• Format Compatibility: 35mm Full Frame / APS-C
• Focal Length: 70-300mm
• APS-C Equivalent Focal Length: Approx. 105-450mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual Focus
• Macro Function: Yes
• Macro Range: 200-300mm
• Minimum Focusing Distance: Approx. 1.5m / 4.9ft
• Minimum Focusing Distance in Macro Mode: Approx. 0.95m / 3.1ft
• Maximum Magnification: Approx. 1:4.1
• Maximum Magnification in Macro Mode: 1:2
• Filter Size: 58mm
• Angle of View: Approx. 34.3°-8.2°
• APO / Low Dispersion Glass: Yes
• Image Stabilization: No
• Approx. Dimensions: 76.6 × 122mm
• Approx. Weight: 550g
• Color: Black

SIGMA lists the later APO 70-300mm design with 14 elements in 10 groups, nine diaphragm blades, a 58mm filter thread, 550g weight, and up to 1:2 magnification in Macro mode.

Professional Camera Store Comment

• The SIGMA 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony and Minolta A-mount cameras. Its broad 70-300mm focal range makes it useful for portraits, wildlife, sports, travel, landscapes, outdoor events, and many other subjects that require additional reach.
• One of the major advantages of this lens is its APO optical design. SIGMA uses special low-dispersion glass to help reduce chromatic aberration, particularly at longer focal lengths, where color fringing can become more noticeable. This makes the APO version especially attractive for photographers who want better optical performance from an affordable telephoto zoom.
• The dedicated Macro mode is another important feature. Between approximately 200mm and 300mm, the lens can focus as close as about 0.95m and achieve a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2. This makes it useful not only for distant subjects but also for flowers, insects, accessories, details, and other close-up photography.
• When used on an APS-C Sony Alpha camera, the lens provides an equivalent field of view of approximately 105-450mm, offering substantial telephoto reach for wildlife and outdoor photography while remaining much lighter and easier to carry than larger professional telephoto lenses.
• Despite its 300mm reach, the lens weighs only approximately 550g and uses an affordable 58mm filter size. This makes it a practical choice for photographers who want a long telephoto range without carrying a very large or heavy lens.
• The combination of telephoto reach, APO optical correction, autofocus, and 1:2 macro capability makes this lens particularly versatile. Instead of carrying separate telephoto and close-up lenses, photographers can cover a wide variety of subjects with a single compact zoom.
• Overall, the SIGMA 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super is highly recommended for Sony Alpha and Minolta A-mount users looking for an affordable and versatile telephoto zoom. Its useful 70-300mm range, APO optical design, and 1:2 macro capability make it an excellent choice for wildlife, sports, travel, portraits, nature, and close-up photography.

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