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

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.

Nikon D600
17 - 6.8°
horizontal angle of view
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.

Nikon D5100
11.2 - 4.5°
horizontal angle of view
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 Fixed aperture Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
300 mm
Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

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

Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$2,499.00

Cons

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

Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Magnification Poor macro Help
1:8.3 (0.1x)
Weight Quite heavy Help
2.9 kg

Specifications

General

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

Aperture

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

Features

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

Form factor

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

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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17.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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6.9°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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11.4°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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4.6°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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20.4°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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8.2°
above average above average

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

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