Sigma 120-300 F2.8 OS Review with Sample Images

http://froknowsphoto.com/?p=4075 Click here to see the FULL RES sample images and analyze them for yourself.

Today I got my hands on this $3,199 lens at Allen's Camera 215.547.2841. This is a mega zoom that is a fixed 2.8 lens. What that means is if you are at 120mm it is a 2.8 and at 300mm it still is a 2.8.

This is a very unique lens that no one other than Sigma make. This is the first version to have OS built in and from my sample images it really does a great job stabilizing you images.

To get your hands on the FULL RES sample images please follow the link above.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• SIGMA
• Zoom Lens
• Nikon
• Canon
• Photography
• DSLR
• Sports Photography
• 2.8
• Optical Stabilization

[royraiden]

Whats the name of that shop?

[JaredPolin]

@royraiden Allens Camera and video. Levittown PA

[ecyor7]

don't understand why you're not using a full frame camera to test these lenses...

[JaredPolin]

@ecyor7 i was using the d3s to record the video for one and two so many people have asked that i do some tests with the DX sensor. Either way it gives a good representation of what the lens can do.

When i get the 120-300 in the mail from sigma i will test it with the d3s.

[OceanStudiio]

Jared, im looking at this one and det 70-200 2.8 (Nikon), ill be using it for sports and also some portraits. Witch one should i go with?

Thanks for making this awesome videos! Have a great day

[JaredPolin]

@OceanStudiio id still go with the 70-200

[ericp726]

How do you keep a straight face when giving your sniff test? Great videos by the way. My favorite channel on youtube.

[PharaohAhkenaten]

I know I never buy a lens if it doesn't smell good.

[fwijffels]

11:22 That rule is correct, but your math isn't. You forgot the 4 stops OS. So that would be 1/500 - 4 stops = 1/60

But since this lens is very heavy I'd chose a 'safe' 1/125. And even though it's pretty sharp @ f2.8, I think it can be sharper with this lens.

Maybe you weren't holding it as still as possible and maybe the guy moved a little, cause don't forget your subject must me absolutely solid as well.

[fwijffels]

Damn, this guy is annoying... Awesome lens though!

[mikes0476]

Is this lens any good for shooting hockey, is the autofocus fast enough? As well with regards to sharpness how is it compared to the Nikon 300mm F4 lens?

[Stollyboy]

i like how you smell everything:) hahaha

[michaelandcarina]

@JaredPolin and coolness, the dude at 11:00 is the dude that helped us out. XD

[michaelandcarina]

@JaredPolin Was in the neighborhood last month visiting from Germany. Lost my lens cap and remembered your videos, stopped by the shop and picked up a new one. Really enjoyed the shop and the service. Was hoping to run into you, but maybe next time. ;)

[Freepepsi42]

this lens costs more then my first car. (2007 mini $2000)

[ajlepisto]

I've shot pro sports with the old lens, and it's really nice. What people don't understand is that sometimes a 300mm 2.8 shafts you for sports where you shoot players who are moving a lot. Think basketball...where the players are always going towards or away from you.

Ya, you can crop, but getting a full image to start with allows you more flexibility later.

[Wistbacka]

Dude! What's up with the freaky smelling of the products????