Nikon Rumors Forum » Topic: New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM

shawnino on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

shawnino — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:07:45 +0000

Any idea on how many copies were made? How many are in the pipeline etc?

PB PM on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

PB PM — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:28:18 +0000

It uses the same optical formula, it just has a new and improved outer finish.

El_Pickerel on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

El_Pickerel — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:45:47 +0000

I was surprised at the refresh. I wonder how they compare. Not a lens I can imagine getting any time soon... would like a tilt-shift and a full frame 35mm prime first, but it sure is an interesting lens.

shawnino on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

shawnino — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:26:00 +0000

Refresh announced already.
???
I have read pretty good things about the original--wonder if the original's price will drop?

PB PM on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

PB PM — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:04:48 +0000

Yeah, it is an attractive lens in terms of specs and focal range. The price and Sigma's not to so hot track record would make me lean towards the 200-400mm F4 VR2, even if it is more expensive and slower.

shivaswrath on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

shivaswrath — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:01:24 +0000

i wish i like sigma's. . .

adamz on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

adamz — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:17:46 +0000

I would expect the price to be around $4k, which is a lot, but if they manage to improve IQ than it will be a good competitor for the old nikon 300/2.8 vr, especially that You will be able to put filters on the front glass (btw: hopefully they will sell it with pol-cir and uv filter)

ShadeofBlue on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

ShadeofBlue — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:45:11 +0000

And Sigma's prices certainly haven't been going down with its latest lenses.

Maybe this will kill the used prices for the old version :P.

PB PM on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

PB PM — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:34:20 +0000

If the price is anything like the non-OS version, it will be out of reach for a lot of people, since it was over $3000.

adamz on "New Sigma 120-300 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM"

adamz — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:20:04 +0000

For all of You who are looking for ultimate telephoto zoom, Sigma announced the new 120-300 f/2.8 with image stabilization (OS)

Maximum format size 35mm full frame

Lens Construction • 23 elements / 18 groups • 2 FLD elements • 1 SLD element
Number of diaphragm blades 9, rounded
Minimum focus 1.5 - 2.5m
Maximum magnification 0.13x at 300mm
AF motor type • Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor • Full-time manual focus
Image stabilization • 4 stops claimed
Filter thread • 105mm
Dimensions 114.4 mm diameter x 289.2 mm length (4.5 x 11.4 in)
(source: dpreview.com)