Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f

$2,499
120-300 mm
autofocus 2.5x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture Sigma OS Image stabilized Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
17 - 6.8°
120-300mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
11.2 - 4.5°
183-457.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

	Inexpensive
	$2,499.00

Cons

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Poor macro
	1:8.3 (0.1x)

	Quite heavy
	2.9 kg

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	120 mm	below average
	Max focal length	300 mm	above average
	Zoom range	2.5x
	Magnification	1:8.3 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM	above average
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS	above average
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	2.9 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	17.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.9°	above average
	Wide vertical	11.4°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	20.4°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.2°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	11.2°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	7.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	13.5°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5.4°	above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f lens?

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Will

(7:04 PM, June 23, 2012)

Optical excellence ruined by poor focusing. If your subject is moving you'll find critical focus some 10-30cm behind where you want it to be in 80% of your shots. I tried several of these lenses on different cameras trying to find a combo that worked reliably, none did so I bought camera makers own lens and havent looked back. Only buy if you have the right to return.

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Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

Cons

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f lens?

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