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Sigma Test 120-400 - Hangin' Out
This test of the lens was taken At Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland, Washington. This one is a little soft, but I really liked the comp and the reflections!
These tests were intentionally hand held.
I just picked up the Sigma APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM lens as a purchase from Lensrentalsdotcom. I am really blown away by this lens. The knock on this lens since last years intro was Sigma's quality control. Yes the lens I bought is used, but the good people at Lensrentals did a great job checking this one out and it was a super deal!
Additional knocks I have heard about Sigma long lenses in general is that they are soft and lacked contrast relative to Nikon's lenses. Also, I have heard that the color was lacking as well.
While it is not quite on par with my 300 f/4, it is better than the Nikon 80-400 that I rented(not from Lensrentals unfortunately). It is faster focusing, the OS beat out the 80-400 VR(BTW, this was the worst VR implementation I have used) and I think it is a push on sharpness. It is time for Nikon to get an update on their lens! In the mean time I will enjoy my under $600 purchase and I may just sell my 300 f/4.
Sigma Test 120-400 - Hangin' Out
This test of the lens was taken At Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland, Washington. This one is a little soft, but I really liked the comp and the reflections!
These tests were intentionally hand held.
I just picked up the Sigma APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM lens as a purchase from Lensrentalsdotcom. I am really blown away by this lens. The knock on this lens since last years intro was Sigma's quality control. Yes the lens I bought is used, but the good people at Lensrentals did a great job checking this one out and it was a super deal!
Additional knocks I have heard about Sigma long lenses in general is that they are soft and lacked contrast relative to Nikon's lenses. Also, I have heard that the color was lacking as well.
While it is not quite on par with my 300 f/4, it is better than the Nikon 80-400 that I rented(not from Lensrentals unfortunately). It is faster focusing, the OS beat out the 80-400 VR(BTW, this was the worst VR implementation I have used) and I think it is a push on sharpness. It is time for Nikon to get an update on their lens! In the mean time I will enjoy my under $600 purchase and I may just sell my 300 f/4.