Optimised for use with digital SLR cameras the 70-300 f4.5-5.6 DG Macro lens is an ideal addition to a basic DSLR kit. Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It's the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range.