Features:

• Built-in Motor Drive allowes auto focusing on the D40, D40X, D60, & all other Nikon Digital SLR's
• Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting
• Minimum focusing distance is 59 inches at all zoom settings
• Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups
• High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Capable of macro photography, the Sigma Zoom Telephoto 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Autofocus Lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's an ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The brand new DL-M version includes a built in motor to allow focusing on ALL Nikon SLR's including the D40, D40X, & D60.

Rating : - A great value for a good lens
I bought this to use on an upcoming trip to Alaska. I have used it in shooting around California including the Sierra's. The Lens focuses well but the use of a monopod is a great help or a tripod. The macro feature is an added bonus as well as the motorized feature. If you want to practice before buying a more expensive lens and camera this is the way to go. I have a Nikon D60 and am moving from my 35mm film camera to digital. I have to admit the auto focus is nice but the ability to still go all manual is wonderful.