D3 + Sigma 100-300 f4 - Help

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Reza Maziat
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p.1 #1 · D3 + Sigma 100-300 f4 - Help

After switching over from Canon one of the compromises I had to make was to lose my Canon 300 f2.8 L IS, but to get the D3, it was worth it. Anyway, my longest lens at the moment is the 70-200 VR. The airshow season is starting again and I need a longer reach lens. I can't afford the Nikon 300 f2.8 VR and I truly believe the Nikon 300 F4 AFS will soon be replaced. The best compromised lens I have found is the Sigma 100-300 which with 1.4x converter would give me enough reach and the flexibility of a zoom. I would like to hear from those who have used this lens, particularly with the D3 and the 1.4x converter.

Thanks in advance

Reza

May 17, 2008 at 09:11 PM

Justin Huffman
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p.1 #2 · D3 + Sigma 100-300 f4 - Help

Ive not used this lens but did study its worth in the last few days. The f4 max aperture kinda killed it for me (DX shooter). Now then on a D3, you'll still realize the thin DOF but shooting air sports, with a TC, you're lookin at f5.6 at best. Course D3 will make up the shutter speed difference... might work well I guess. The lens is well reviewed all over the web wrt IQ but finish is with all sigma's a llittle lacking

May 17, 2008 at 11:09 PM


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