A good macro lens is a powerful tool in the hands of the right photographer. There are plenty out there, but few are as light, compact, and sharp as the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art ($569), a full-frame macro that can be bought for Canon, Sigma, and Sony cameras. It doesn't have a lot of flaws, but is a bit slow to focus, and doesn't include any sort of optical stabilization. Sigma's take on an affordable macro is an excellent lens, but one with a lot of competition. Our Editors' Choice is the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD, although it isn't available for all of the same systems as the Sigma. Light and Compact The size and weight of the 70mm ($519.00 at Amazon) varies a bit based on the version you get. If you shoot with a Canon SLR or a Sigma SA-mount camera you'll get the relatively tiny version—4.2 by 2.8 inches (HD) and 1.1 pounds. The versions for L-mount cameras from Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, and E-mount Sony mirrorless cameras is slightly longer, about 7.5 inc...

The Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art is a small, light 1:1 macro lens with sharp optics, but slow autofocus.

Excellent resolution; 1:1 macro magnification; Minimal distortion; Compact; Affordable; Available for multiple camera systems

Physically extends to focus, slowing performance; Omits optical stabilization; Not available in Nikon mount

The Sigma 70mm F2.8 Macro Art Lens seems to be everything its meant to be. It is very sharp and easy to use. Just no Image Stabilization but that should not be a problem for macro photography because the use of a tripod is normally necessary and recommended. The special price at the time of my purchase made it an even more satisfying purchase.

The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art is an affordable macro lens that delivers outstanding image quality in a format that can be effectively used hand-held as well as mounted on a tripod.

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with L Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro A lens good for?

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, High Max Magnification ratio of, 1x, Minimum focus distance of, 0.26m / 10.2 inch

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, High Max Magnification ratio of, 1x, Minimum focus distance of, 0.26m / 10.2 inch

Most manufacturers offer 50mm and 100mm macro lenses, usually at the top end of the range in terms of optical quality. The 100mm tends to be more commonly used, having the benefit of a longer working distance that avoids throwing shadows on the subject, but sometimes being closer can also be a...

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch