Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens for Canon

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens is a physically beautiful lens that delivers also-beautiful image quality even with a wide open aperture. Remarkable is that this lens has the widest max aperture available in any 300mm lens (f/2.8), but still offers a significant 120-300mm zoom...

This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport, a high-end super telephoto lens with a versatile zoom range and a wide constant aperture of f/2.8, designed for wildlife, sports and portrait photographers. This is the third iteration of the lens.

This 2.5x zoom lens sports a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, silent focusing and optical stabilisation. It slots into Sigma's 'Sports' range of lenses and is especially interesting as the zoom range is similar to that of a 70-200mm lens with a 1.4x teleconverter fitted, whilst maintaining a fast...

The Sigma 120-300mm Æ’/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens is a fantastic piece of glass that features professional-level image quality, build quality and features at a price point that, at least at the time of this review, are not matched by any other competing lens manufacturer.

Although the performance of this lens isn't of the same absolute brilliance of the Nikon and Canon fixed super-telephoto lenses, it isn't all that far behind. Add in the flexibility afforded by the zoom and it still makes a compelling alternative to the camera manufacturer's own fast telephoto...

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  Good sharpness throughout the range, Low CA, Excellent build, Optical stabilisation, Fast focusing, Very good value for money

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  Variable close focusing distance

required no "focus adjustment" out of its box on delivery on a D4s or D810, at least for me. I sold my Nikon 300/2.8 VR to purchase this dense chunk of optics. except for the added weight (near 0.4 lbs) this outperforms the prime due to its overall versatility. works well with the Sigma 1.4x TC.

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  Sharp, Accurate

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  Heavier then a Prime 300/2.8 but does more. lens foot mount needs a little rethink but adequate.

Great lens. <br />More flexible than the Nikon 300mm f2.8 offering, and a good bit cheaper. <br /><br />One word of caution though - it is heavy.I didn't think this would be an issue, and it isn't generally. But if you use it all day long you do begin to notice it.

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  Great Picture Quality