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| Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG IF HSM APO Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,999.00
Buy New: $2,495.00
You Save: $504.00 (17%)
New (4) from $2,495.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 120
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 15 x 9.3 x 9.1
MPN: B000BBGB0G
Model: B000BBGB0G
UPC: 085126135553
EAN: 0085126135553
ASIN: B000BBGB0G
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Features a large aperture of f/2.8 at the 300 millimeter focal length | | • | Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting | | • | Features SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements for superior correction of chromatic aberration | | • | Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for ultra-quiet shooting |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma APO 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras features a large aperture of f2.8 at the 300 millimeter focal length and is optimized for used with digital SLR cameras. This lens transforms a large-aperture f2.8 300 millimeter lens into a zoom lens that allows you to determine the picture composition you want without having to change your vantage point. It has two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements in front group and another SLD element in the rear group for excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The latest in multi-layer lens coating technology and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras, and it also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. The lens' AF drive is equipped with a silent, responsive and high speed Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), which also provides full-time manual focus function. Since focusing and zooming do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. In addition, since the front of the lens does not rotate, a circular polarizing filter can be easily attached and used. High-speed focusing is possible when this lens is used with dedicated APO EX 1.4 x or 2x tele-converters (sold separately).
Product Description
The 120-300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM lens is fully compatible with all Nikon Digital SLR cameras, including the D40 and D40X . This lens transforms the classic large-aperture F2.8 300mm lens into a zoom lens that allows you to determine the picture composition without having to change your vantage point. Two SLD (the special low dispersion) glass elements in front group and another SLD element is used in the rear group for excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The new lens coating reduces flare and ghost, a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum natural color balance. Since focusing and zooming do not change its overall length, this lens offers ease of handling. HSM ensures a quiet, high-speed, AF as well as full-time manual focus (for Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts). Tripod Socket (TS-41) is supplied as a standard accessory. Circular polarizing filters can easily be used as the front of the lens does not rotate. When this lens is used with the 1.4x EX or 2x EX Apo Tele Converters (optional), it becomes a 168-420mmF4 AF telephoto lens or a 240-600mm F5.6 AF ultra-telephoto lens respectively.
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| Customer Reviews:
 I will not buy a lens from here again August 26, 2008
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I ordered this lens from here because they had the best price.
Amazon shipped it in a single box with no added packing materials. When the lens arrived it was DOA. It would not Auto focus or manual focus.
I shipped it back and asked for my money back. I spent more money at a different dealer for the same lens. It worked when it showed up. The lens works very well on my D300 great color and very sharp wide open. I can highly recommend the lens I can not recommend ordering it from here. They packaged it like it was a book not a $2100 lens.
I will say that the return was painless and I did get the money credited to my card relatively quickly
 Good Sigma 120-300/2.8 August 25, 2008
I bought this lens for $2,260 from Amazon -(excellent seller,very fast,best prices). The lens generally performs well, F8 improves the sharpness, but is quite soft when used wide open at 300mm (f2.8), especially at the edge of the frame. Auto focus can struggle in low light conditions, but generally seems fast and efficient.
It's a 300mm lens that gives an aperture of f2.8 for about half the price of the equivalent Nikon or Cannon primes.
The 120-300mm zoom range is really nice to have.
Professional glass that fills gap in Nikon lineup May 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I shoot 2-3 sports events a week and while I love my D3 needed more reach (had been trying to shoot soccer & track meets with Nikon 70-200 & Sigma 100-300). I concluded after a lot of thought & soul searching it would be more strategic for me to buy D300/Sigma 120-300mm combo than a 200-400mm for the D3. [the 100-300mm is a great lens too, but that extra stop is so sweet!]
For me, I definitely wanted a f/2.8 lens and felt a zoom would be more versatile than the Nikon 300 f/2.8 (& cheaper too).
There's no question it's a heavy lens by most people's standards, but I always use with a Monfrotto 681B monopod (which I love too).
Have only had this combo for about a 2 weeks but love it. The pictures are tack sharp, and the bokeh is awesome--rivaling Nikon 70-200mm IMHO. People always mention you have to get a good copy from Sigma but buying new I was fairly certain this would not be a problem, and I knew I could always send it right back to Amazon for another copy with no problem.
[....]In summary this combo has helped me take my game to a whole new level, and I'm very, very happy with this lens.
Great Lens! February 27, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had this lens for about 1 year now and am very happy with it. I have no complaints with the quality of the unit or its photos. Some other reviewers have had a complaint with the mount screw holes, stating that they were of poor quality and stripped easily requiring the purchase of a new upgrade mount from Sigma. After using this lens extensively, I can authoritatively say that the mount is very good quality and should provide years of service free use. If you treat it respectfully, you won't have any problems. If you are interested in this lens, I would advise that you get it ASAP, because its price is rapidly rising every year. It has increased a full $400 in less than 8 months!
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