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Archive 2014 · Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens


Has any body here tried out the new "sport" lens...from Sigma....Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens...
sounds good.....but is it?
Les



Feb 13, 2014 at 02:47 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens


This thread initially started for the original OS version, but towards the end there are examples and information posted by users of the new OS version. You can pick through if you want to

From what I can gather IQ is the same as the original OS (although some claim it's better), but AF is a faster, more accurate and the lens mechanics are better/more reliable. I've had a play with one at a show. It's heavy, but the build quality and finish are excellent. I'm sure at some point a user will chime for you.



Feb 13, 2014 at 03:28 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens


I had it for a minute, but sent it back because of the terrible focus shift and the fact that I couldn't get the long end to calibrate (needed +40 micro adjust). Even with the sigma dock, the adjustments were way out of whack. I imagine if I went through the process of sampling multiple copies until one worked properly I would have kept it, the time and headache of that wasn't worth it to me.

Image quality was great when live view focused, but overall the weight and the focus issues weren't worth the price (for me).



Feb 13, 2014 at 03:37 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens


have the non s and wont be changing . my non s is very good but there are the odd niggle with it that the S probably irons out (AF Limiter, Hood etc) but the cost difference is too great . If i was to pay that much for a 300/2.8 Id get myself a Canon IS mk1


Feb 13, 2014 at 03:50 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens


I've owned both the original EX 120-300/2.8 and EX 120-300/2.8 OS (not S). They provide excellent IQ for most purposes, and they definitely win the contest for flexibility at f/2.8, in this range of focal lengths. OTOH, I started with and always went back to the EF 300/2.8L IS (Mk I). I'm on my third 300/2.8L IS, now.

Chances are very good that I'd get the new EX 120-300/2.8 OS S lens, if I had a lot of field sports shooting in my future. Using a 70-200/2.8L IS II on 1DX and 120-300/2.8 OS on 1DIV (with 1.4x III, as required) would be a dynamite combination, field-side. For now, I'm better served by the 300/2.8L IS.



Feb 13, 2014 at 04:46 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens


I have the non-S version and am very happy with it. Optically it's a very good lens and I can report no issues with it (no MA required on either my 7D or 5D MkIII).

I guess you have checked out the reviews on various sites like dxomark etc - they rate the Sport version very well:

http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Sigma/Sigma-120-300mm-F28-DG-OS-HSM-S-Canon

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-120-300mm-f-2-8-dg-os-hsm-s-lens-review-21955

Paul.







Feb 13, 2014 at 05:09 PM
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Here take a look at this thread and give special attention to posts by gabebalazs.. Its clear he knows how to get the best out of this lens

A heads up for you, he has commented that he had Canon TC III's, but Sigma's are superior on this lens.


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=934592&page=308http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=934592&page=308



Feb 13, 2014 at 05:09 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens


IndyFab wrote:
Here take a look at this thread and give special attention to posts by gabebalazs.. Its clear he knows how to get the best out of this lens

A heads up for you, he has commented that he had Canon TC III's, but Sigma's are superior on this lens.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=934592&page=308http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=934592&page=308


I've followed that thread for a while now. Gabe's images are brilliant. He's mastered the workflow from start to finish.



Feb 13, 2014 at 05:16 PM





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