sigma 70-300 - worth getting?

[sprinkles]

i was told that the sigma 70-300, f4-5.6 macro is a lens worth getting.

anyone has experiences with it?

[LightRules]

Define "worth". What will you be using it for mainly, what sort of lighting, etc. That said, it's quite a good lens for "only" $200. Be sure to get the "APO DG" model if you do.

[sprinkles]

i dont really have any specific thing that i shoot for now, but i'll probably be using it mostly for outdoor.

whats the difference between the APO version & the APO DG?

besides price, i was also wondering if the lens is sharp and would get good colours... etc.

anyone here owns the lens? :)

[Tyger]

i use to own the lens and IMO it'a a good lens for the price....

this thread may help with some sample pics,

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=100203

the DG version is a digital lens.

[andrewc]

Its a great lens if you're on a confined budget. I have a version (see my sig) and it was cheap ($ 175) or so, and allows me to take shots I couldn't get with either the kit lens of the nifty fifty. I intend to upgrade it when I can afford to do so.

[sprinkles]

thanks for the replies!

i think i'm most probably getting the lens now. haha :mrgreen:

a couple of questions though, is there any difference between the DG and the non DG version? i read that the DG version is 'enhanced' for digital cameras, but is there really a difference?

i also noticed that there is a DG version with APO and without APO.. whats the difference between all? i'm confused! ???

[Tyger]

the APO DG version is the latest, it is a digital lens, the previous Super II APO is also a great lens but can be used on film and digital cameras. I'm not sure how they measure up but from what i've heard they are similar.

[sprinkles]

the APO DG version is the latest, it is a digital lens, the previous Super II APO is also a great lens but can be used on film and digital cameras. I'm not sure how they measure up but from what i've heard they are similar.

the DG is a digital lens, but it can be used on both a digital & film camera right?

i'm kind of weary of getting lenses if they can only be used for digital cameras :confused:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0502/05021401sigma10dgs.asp
--> seems to say that it can be used for both digital & film cameras

[LightRules]

Sigma's "DG" designation does NOT mean "only for digital"; they use the "DC" for "digital only/sub full-frame". In short, ANY "DG" lens will work on full frame or sub-FF. But the 70-300 APO DG is the one you want if you want this lens.

[sprinkles]

Sigma's "DG" designation does NOT mean "only for digital"; they use the "DC" for "digital only/sub full-frame". In short, ANY "DG" lens will work on full frame or sub-FF. But the 70-300 APO DG is the one you want if you want this lens.

thanks fStopJojo! that sums it up!

i'm looking forward to getting the lens soon :mrgreen:

[dancad]

All the photos I've posted on this forum have been taken with this lens (but not the DG version). I have been very satisfied with the results of this lens. My friend actually GAVE it to me thinking it was some useless cheap lens (well, cheap it is!!). I bet he wishes he kept it now...