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

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

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adamz

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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)

Posted 2 years ago #
PB PM

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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.

Posted 2 years ago #
ShadeofBlue

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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.

Posted 2 years ago #
adamz

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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)

Posted 2 years ago #
shivaswrath

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i wish i like sigma's. . .

Posted 2 years ago #
PB PM

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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.

Posted 2 years ago #
shawnino

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

Posted 8 months ago #
El_Pickerel

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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.

Posted 8 months ago #
PB PM

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

Posted 8 months ago #
shawnino

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

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