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Sigma AF APO 120-300 mm f/ 2.8 EX IF HSM Lens

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Sigma AF APO 120-300 mm f/ 2.8 EX IF HSM lens

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Sigma AF APO 120-300 mm f/ 2.8 EX IF HSM MTF Chart

Optical design

Sigma AF APO 120-300 mm f/ 2.8 EX IF HSM optical design

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Zoom lens

Focusing: Auto Focus (AF)

Lens mounts: Canon EF, EF-S, Canon EF, EF-S, Canon EF, EF-S, Canon EF, EF-S, Nikon F (FX, DX), Nikon F (FX, DX), Nikon F (FX, DX), Nikon F (FX, DX), Sigma SA, Sigma SA, Sigma SA, Sigma SA

First year of production: 2002

Last year of production: 2005

Optical design: 18 elements in 16 groups (4SLD)

Features: Ultra-Sonic Motor
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Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
120mm - 300mmf/2.8f/3291.51052600/91,7271/10,7

Additional information:

 

The Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX IF HSM is a  fast telephoto zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range for 35 mm digital autofocus SLR cameras.

The optical scheme  comprises 18 elements in 16 groups, including four SLD glass elements for minimizing chromatic aberrations. This is the very 1st version of the 2.8/120-300 lenses:

  1. 2002  -  Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX IF HSM
  2. 2005  -  Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM
  3. 2010  -  Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
  4. 2012  -  Sigma S 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Additional information:

  • diagonal angle of view 46.8° - 5°
  • minimum focusing distance 1.0 - 3.0 m (depending on focal length)
  • max. magnification 1:5.2
  • diameter 95 mm
  • compatible with 1,4х and 2х teleconverters
  • tripod collar included
  • petal hood included

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Posted by: dv   Date of publication: 25.04.2013


Mechanical quality3.502
Optical quality3.502
Usability3.502
Pricing / Value4.002
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Overall lens rating
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