Input on the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens?

12 years 9 months ago #120861 by Jeanne Merlo
I don't do a lot of wildlife photography but when I do I would like to get a little farther than my 70-200mm. This lens isn't to bad on the wallet at just under $1000. I'm just wondering for this price and focal range, if this is a good lens? I know it's a f/4.5 so won't be winning any prizes for speed, but that is OK, this will be used only for outdoors shooting. But then again it could be dark day, well it's a inexpensive lens to see if I will like wildlife photography. :whistle:


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12 years 9 months ago #120869 by Dori
That is one heavy lens! I thought a lot about a longer lens than my 55-200 and ended up with a
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR $650. I love it and it is moderately fast. Tack sharp even at full zoom.

Don't pi$$ me off, I am running out of room to store the bodies...

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12 years 9 months ago #121032 by Stanly
How sharp are the photos from that lens?

Nikon Z6 | Nikon FM10 | Nikon D80 | Nikon 50mm f/1.8D | Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S VR | 35-105mm f/3.5 Macro | 80-200mm f/4.5 | SB600 | Pocket Wizard II
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12 years 9 months ago #121191 by Jeanne Merlo
I'm noticing Sigma lenses are a bit less than Nikon. I'm looking at their 70-200mm f/2.8 for $1399.00. Boy that was a lot less than what I paid for my Nikon version.


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12 years 9 months ago #121727 by Lucky One
IMHO I think Sigma makes the best aftermarket lenses. This 120-400mm looks like a good value


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12 years 9 months ago #121804 by Jeanne Merlo

Lucky One wrote: IMHO I think Sigma makes the best aftermarket lenses. This 120-400mm looks like a good value


I have had a number of people say the same thing. Good value for what you get.


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12 years 9 months ago #121880 by KaymeePhotography
I have the Sigma 120-400 and use it to shoot sports and wildlife. It focuses quickly and is sharp. I bought it to replace my 50-150 with a 2x TC setup when the 2x TC died (it just needed to be repaired, however) and have been very happy with the extra range and the quality of the photos. It works very well with my D300.


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