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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro ART Review (D. Abbott)
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro ART at a glance:
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Two FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements
- Low Dispersion and Aspherical Elements
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
- 1:1 Magnification, 10.2″ Min. Focus
- Coreless DC AF Motor, Manual Override
- Weather-Sealed, Brass Bayonet Mount
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Compatible with Sigma USB Dock
Dustin Abbott completed his comprehensive review of the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro ART lens.
From the conclusion;
[…] the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro | ART is a somewhat quirky lens. It deviates from the path established for the ART series on a number of levels, and also deviates from the modern standard of what a macro lens should have (Image Stabilization, Internal Focus, etc…) The one area where it is very much a Sigma ART lens is in the optical performance, where it delivers as good a performance as I’ve seen from a macro lens outside of bokeh that is a little busy in some situations. I’m less impressed by the decision about the focus motor, at least on DSLRs […]
Dustin Abbott’s review comes with a huge set of sample pictures and analyses all aspects of the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro ART. For those who prefer to watch, the video review below tells everything.
