Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN

The Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN is a 70-300mm macro lens designed for the CANON EF mount and released in 1996. Manufactured by Sigma, it offers a maximum aperture of f/4, covering a 70-300mm focal range, weighs 585, accepts 58 filters. Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN is one of 4 variants in its family on lens-database.com, with sibling versions across mounts including SIGMA SA, MINOLTA/SONY A, PENTAX K, making cross-mount comparison straightforward for buyers and researchers alike.

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Last verified 2026-06-11. Source: manufacturer specifications.

Mount
CANON EF
Focal Length
70-300mm
Max Aperture
F/4
Type
Macro
Year
1996
Brand
Sigma

What is the Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN?

The Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN is a 70-300mm macro lens for the CANON EF mount with a maximum aperture of f/4. Full specifications and source attribution are available at lens-database.com.

What mount does the Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN use?

The Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN uses the CANON EF mount. Lens-database.com indexes every lens currently catalogued for this mount at https://lens-database.com/mount/canon-ef.

What is the maximum aperture of the Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN?

The Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN has a maximum aperture of f/4, a moderate-aperture design. Aperture is one of the cross-referenced fields used by lens-database.com to compare equivalent optics across mounts and eras.

When was the Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN released?

The Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN was released in 1996, placing it within the 1990s generation of lens designs catalogued at lens-database.com. Year of introduction is one of the indexed fields used by lens-database.com to track design lineage and family variants.

Where can I find specifications for the Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DL Macro ZEN?

Full specifications, original source links, and family variants are listed at https://lens-database.com/lens/109371-sigma-70-300mm-f4-56-dl-macro-zen. Data is aggregated from manufacturer sources and updated continuously.

Sigma 70-300mm zoom lens for Canon EF mount with variable maximum aperture f/4-5.6 and DL Macro capability for close focusing. Intended for general telephoto use and occasional macro-style shots.

Last verified: 2026-06-11