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

Best lens in this price range This is the first lens I have purchased for my Canon that was not the Canon brand and I have found it very good for the price! It has a very good zoom for the price I paid and it worked very well taking pictures at the Grand Canyon. The only con's I've found with this lens it that switching between the Telephoto and Macro positions can be frustrating. I sometimes need to switch to manual focus just to retract the lens to put it away. A small hindrance but it doesn't ruin my excitement!

Extremely satisfied and would recommend to everyone!! I am very very impressed with this lens overall. It is built with very good quality. When you have it in your hand it doesn't feel like a cheap piece of plastic. It actually feels very sturdy and solid. Pictureswise I think for the price the quality cannot be beaten. It seems like the picture quality gets a touch soft when your zoomed in at 300mm but it still takes a very good quality picture. Its a must have lens if your on a budget and want a good lens!!

Works well as a macro lens The Sigma APO DG Macro 70-300mm F/4.0-5.6 works well as a macro lens. Photos are clear and sharp. As a telephoto lens the lack of Image Stability increases the difficulty of getting clear shots when hand held. The F/4.0-5.6 requires quite a bit of light. Lens works best at F/8.0-F/11.0 when used as a telephoto. I have a Canon 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS, so this lens works well for my introduction into macro photography.