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kentster · 08-05-2015, 04:49 PM

Curious on everyones thoughts on this lense? I'm seeing a bunch for sale at very reasonable prices. Is it too good to be true? several on Ebay for around $100 bucks.

**jatrax** · 08-05-2015, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by kentster

for around $100 bucks.

There you go.

calsan · 08-05-2015, 05:59 PM

There's at least two versions of that lens, maybe three. Check the current and legacy zoom lens listing in the user reviews. Basic summary is the "APO" version is the sharpest, although not as good as a Pentax 55-300.
Sigma Lenses for Pentax: Current Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

**photolady95** · 08-05-2015, 06:43 PM

Shot with a Sigma 70-300mm Macro:

Not bad for a less than $100 lens.

**jimr-pdx** · 08-05-2015, 08:09 PM

I picked up a used DA L 55-300 for $110 two months back. It's rare that they go so low but they are worth that easily. I've had good images with Sigma basic telephoto lenses, so if you cannot wait or afford more it will serve all right.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-05-2015, 08:21 PM

I have one for sale here; it's a good starter-lense and a very handy zoom as a walk around lense.. I just wanted more.. of everything...

I still haven't replaced that length in my kit yet, but I will....

**Bruce Clark** · 08-06-2015, 12:22 AM

I have the Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 DG version and I think it is terrific value. Especially considering the price. It is lightweight. It can be quite slow to focus and at times can hunt around a bit. When $$$ come around I intend to trade up to 50-500mm or similar, but until then I have no hesitation in putting this one on my camera.

**photolady95** · 08-06-2015, 08:08 AM

The bird above was shot with the Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6. It has the macro setting that can be used either at 300mm or 200mm. There are no other markings on the lens. But I've used two other Sigma 70-300mm zooms, and found them all to be good value lenses.

alexcox · 08-06-2015, 09:40 AM

Agree with all the above! It's a really decent long zoom lens. There are sharper ones and faster ones - but not for a hundred bucks! Go for it.

normhead · 08-06-2015, 09:52 AM

At $100 you won't match it. From 70-160mm it's a great lens, from then on it's acceptable for close ups and macros, a little weak from 200-300 at a distance.

Slideshow of all my Sigma to 70-300 images (47 images)

mcgregni · 08-06-2015, 11:33 AM

You have to be a little careful that you're getting the later one with the more modern coatings. I had a non-APO cheapo version in Canon fit from around 1996 ... Heavy, only average IQ and erratic focusing. The later ones mentioned above are the ones to go for.

I've got the Tamron AF70-300 Di LD, a similar bargain, even new. Another great value option.

08-05-2015, 04:49 PM	#1
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287	Sigma 70-300 Zoom Curious on everyones thoughts on this lense? I'm seeing a bunch for sale at very reasonable prices. Is it too good to be true? several on Ebay for around $100 bucks.

08-06-2015, 09:40 AM	#9
alexcox Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colestin, OR Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 79	Sigma 70-300 Agree with all the above! It's a really decent long zoom lens. There are sharper ones and faster ones - but not for a hundred bucks! Go for it.

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08-05-2015, 05:05 PM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,513	Originally posted by kentster for around $100 bucks. There you go.

08-05-2015, 05:59 PM	#3
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,464	There's at least two versions of that lens, maybe three. Check the current and legacy zoom lens listing in the user reviews. Basic summary is the "APO" version is the sharpest, although not as good as a Pentax 55-300. Sigma Lenses for Pentax: Current Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

08-05-2015, 06:43 PM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,621	Shot with a Sigma 70-300mm Macro: Not bad for a less than $100 lens.

08-05-2015, 08:09 PM	#5
jimr-pdx Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: 1hr north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,787	I picked up a used DA L 55-300 for $110 two months back. It's rare that they go so low but they are worth that easily. I've had good images with Sigma basic telephoto lenses, so if you cannot wait or afford more it will serve all right.

08-05-2015, 08:21 PM	#6
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,867	I have one for sale here; it's a good starter-lense and a very handy zoom as a walk around lense.. I just wanted more.. of everything... I still haven't replaced that length in my kit yet, but I will....

08-06-2015, 12:22 AM	#7
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,306	I have the Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 DG version and I think it is terrific value. Especially considering the price. It is lightweight. It can be quite slow to focus and at times can hunt around a bit. When $$$ come around I intend to trade up to 50-500mm or similar, but until then I have no hesitation in putting this one on my camera.

08-06-2015, 08:08 AM	#8
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,621	The bird above was shot with the Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6. It has the macro setting that can be used either at 300mm or 200mm. There are no other markings on the lens. But I've used two other Sigma 70-300mm zooms, and found them all to be good value lenses.

08-06-2015, 09:52 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 36,673	At $100 you won't match it. From 70-160mm it's a great lens, from then on it's acceptable for close ups and macros, a little weak from 200-300 at a distance. Slideshow of all my Sigma to 70-300 images (47 images)

08-06-2015, 11:33 AM	#11
mcgregni Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	You have to be a little careful that you're getting the later one with the more modern coatings. I had a non-APO cheapo version in Canon fit from around 1996 ... Heavy, only average IQ and erratic focusing. The later ones mentioned above are the ones to go for. I've got the Tamron AF70-300 Di LD, a similar bargain, even new. Another great value option.

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