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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro

A budget 2005 full-frame 70-300 mm with a 1:2 macro mode at 200-300 mm and 95 cm close focus, at 545 g.

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Value & Depreciation
£150
Launch price
→
£38
Today
=
75%
Value drop
Over ~21 years, this lens has cost roughly £5/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2005
Focal Length
70–300mm
Aperture
f/4-5.6
Compatible Mount
Sony A-mount
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
76.6mm diameter × 122mm length
Weight
545g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Micromotor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.5x
Min. Focus Distance
95cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.3/10
Street
5.8/10
Travel
4.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
Filmmaking
3.5/10
Documentary
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
Landscape
4.4/10
Wildlife
5.5/10
Casual
5.1/10
Food
6.2/10
Macro
5.3/10
Architecture
4.0/10
Underwater
6.0/10
✅ Great For
🍽️
Food 6.2 Strong on focal length, close focusing and bokeh.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🎬
Filmmaking 3.5 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
🏛️
Architecture 4.0 Held back by focal length and generation.
🎥
Documentary 4.1 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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