Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM

[JuZ]

Can we have an archive of shots from the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 please :)

I'll start ;)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Marwell/Meerkat.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Marwell/Leopard.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Marwell/Owl.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Marwell/SnowLeopard.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Marwell/Tiger.jpg

All shot handheld with my 1D MkII

EDIT - Mines a non-DG model

[angryhampster]

I swear that lens is the pinnacle of Sigma's image quality. Beautiful shooting, sir.

[adam LC]

Is this the DG Macro?

[LightRules]

Is this the DG Macro?

There is no "macro" version of this lens; only the non-DG and DG.

[dhlewis]

http://dhlewis.smugmug.com/gallery/2277106#120373197

[Travis F]

Probably not the best of shots, but it is all I have available at the moment.

As a side note; I love this lens!

Edit: I thought I would add that this is the non-DG version.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/LX200/Family/IMG_7807.jpg

Travis

[Crashoran]

With Sigma 1.4x extender

http://www.nickmoore.net/gallery/photos/normal/E99G8940.JPG

[Travis F]

I thought I would add one more. This is from before I sent my copy in to Sigma to have a back-focus issue fixed. All is well now with the beast, thanks Sigma service!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/LX200/Sports/IMG_2007.jpg

Travis

[angryhampster]

With Sigma 1.4x extender

http://www.nickmoore.net/gallery/photos/normal/E99G8940.JPG


Beautiful background blur! Great capture.

[RikWriter]

These are all with the 2X TC.

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/59350166.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/60332906.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/59875355.jpg

[adam LC]

There is no "macro" version of this lens; only the non-DG and DG.
Yes you're right sorry... I was thinking of the 70-200 EX DG Macro!

Even so, I think I'm getting this 120-300... I've seen lots of beautiful beautiful photos with it.

[Ospi]

Well, what amazing shots these are and what a beast of a lens.

[DavidEB]

Crashoran, that is a stunning shot.

[Mr. Clean]

oh stop! Dangit!

[Cadwell]

There's no other lens I'd prefer to drag into a dark, murky, forest... probably the ideal rally lens.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ukmotorsportpics/120300/LJ8J6472.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ukmotorsportpics/120300/LJ8J8273.jpg

[GSH]

@ 600mm with the Sigma 2xTC..Apparently this lens doesn't work very well on a 20D ;)

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/2006%20Selection/Duller%20Z4M.jpg

I'll sort out a few non-car shots later :)

[KIPAX]

Sunday 18th Feb 2007 ....few hrs ago :)

f2.8
1/800
iso 200
Manual

http://www.kipax.com/mbgfx/potn/lp5.jpg

[JuZ]

Some really good examples of what this lens can do in here, and a nice variety too :)

[JuZ]

I've now been rallying with mine and can see why Cadwell likes his so much :D


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Sunseeker%20Rally/6.jpg


With 1.4x TC
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Sunseeker%20Rally/8.jpg

[Ospi]

Perfection. I still cant get over that 2nd pic juz :D.

[Cadwell]

Oh, I like it because it does this sort of thing on a regular basis

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ukmotorsportpics/Sunseeker/LJ8J0194.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ukmotorsportpics/Sunseeker/LJ8J0499.jpg

;)

[Ospi]

Just a quick question, how heavy is it? DO you guys hand hold it or always have it on a monopod/tripod?

[Cadwell]

2.6kg. For motorsport I tend to use it with a monopod. I do hand hold it for other sports.

[JuZ]

I was handholding mine at the weekend when I was getting some of the really low shots as my monopod didn't go low enough.
All my shots at the start of this thread were handheld ;)

[Scoobs]

Great shots. I'm thinking of getting this lens in the summer (if it ever arrives in the Uk). A couple of questions for those who use this lens.

I've read a few reviews where owners have complained about the bag/case this lens comes with. What's wrong with it? No one seems to specify the problem.

Is this lens compatible with the Canon 1.4 + 2 extenders or just the Sigma ones? The prior examples look great with them.

Cheers for the help

Stu

[bigcountry]

http://http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/louzoo111406/img_9141small.sized.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/louzoo111406/img_9124small.sized.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/louzoo111406/img_9154raweditsmall.sized.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/louzoo111406/img_9104small.sized.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/louzoo111406/27_G.jpg

[JuZ]

Great shots. I'm thinking of getting this lens in the summer (if it ever arrives in the Uk). A couple of questions for those who use this lens.

I've read a few reviews where owners have complained about the bag/case this lens comes with. What's wrong with it? No one seems to specify the problem.

Is this lens compatible with the Canon 1.4 + 2 extenders or just the Sigma ones? The prior examples look great with them.

Cheers for the help

Stu
The case is a soft one, that might be what people don't like.
My 1.4x TC is a Canon one and it works fine, I believe to 2x works fine too.

[Scoobs]

Great, Thanks for the info.

Bigcountry, That Rhino shot is tops

Stu

[Cadwell]

The case is a soft one, but I have to say, it is better than any case I have received with my Canon zoom lenses (list in signature). I can confirm that the lens works with the Canon 2x TC.

[comb]

some pics to share.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/cikani/birdpark/1.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/cikani/birdpark/2.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/cikani/birdpark/3.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/cikani/birdpark/4.jpg

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=241611&page=3

[Scoobs]

Cheers for the info on case and extenders. The pics here and on some other threads have convinced me to start saving those pennies for this lens

Stu

[swjim]

Comb,

All of those raptor shots are incredible! I especially like #3. Great job!

[Bill S]

I can hardly wait to pull this out in the spring.
1 at 2.8
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/74933230-L.jpg
2 at 3.5
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/71365742-L.jpg
3 at 2.8
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/70567667-L.jpg
4 at f5
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/68560871-L.jpg

I have more

[Borderfox]

Super shots, great examples of the pinnacle of Sigma engineering.

[4x4rock]

I'm going to rent this lens and check it out.

[Dave_G]

Ooh I need to add some to this thread!

http://images23.fotki.com/v807/photos/1/105162/4853804/IMG_6196-vi.jpg

This is with a 2xTC
http://images24.fotki.com/v800/photos/1/105162/2337834/IMG_7038vi-vi.jpg

[JuZ]

I've been rallying with it again :D

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Somerset%20stages/1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Somerset%20stages/11.jpg

[goatee]

<sigh> I wish I had a reason to need this lens, and the money to pay for it - it looks like a stunner (and incidentally, this is the only long lens I feel like this about!)

[GSH]

A couple more from me...

Off-centre focus point (bottom left) used for this one.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Harewood%2012%20May/IMG_7269.jpg

And something a little larger than the 800x limit...Hand-held on the 20D ;)

Click Me!!! (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Harewood%2012%20May/IMG_7209.jpg)

[In2Photos]

I wanna see more pics please! Perhaps any low light sports shots?

[Cadwell]

How about this... http://www.racepicsuk.com/p31931997.html ISO 800,f/2.8. 1/250th and pimply hissing down.

[In2Photos]

How about this... http://www.racepicsuk.com/p31931997.html ISO 800,f/2.8. 1/250th and pimply hissing down.
Those are lovely thanks.

[Mr. Clean]

How about this... http://www.racepicsuk.com/p31931997.html ISO 800,f/2.8. 1/250th and pimply hissing down.
Quick question there Cadwell...Do you not own the Canon 300 2.8 IS due to the fact that you own the Sigma 120-300 or is there another reason?

[goatee]

I wonder if it also helps that the Canon is twice the price of the Sigma, the optics are very close, and the Sigma has the added flexibility of being a zoom.

[Cadwell]

The price difference isn't a major consideration and IS doesn't matter to me. I find it interferes with my shooting style and I don't use it on the IS equipped long lenses I own such as the 100-400L and 600mm f/4L.

Everything in photography and lens choices is about compromises. The Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS USM is a stunningly good lens with superb optics and very fast AF. The Sigma loses out slightly in terms of optics and focus speed but only slightly. The Sigma's optics are excellent and the AF speed is still very fast - faster than any other zoom I own. For what I shoot I find the convenience of having the zoom capability outweighs the slight loss in IQ and focus speed.

If (God forbid) the Sigma failed on me I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.

[goatee]

hehe, I guess I shouldn't try and second guess people :)

[In2Photos]

I wonder if it also helps that the Canon is twice the price of the Sigma, the optics are very close, and the Sigma has the added flexibility of being a zoom.
These are reasons that I am considering it over the Canon and even the Sigma prime.
For what I shoot I find the convenience of having the zoom capability outweighs the slight loss in IQ and focus speed.


Yup, me too.

[Ospi]

From the pictures iv seen in this thread id say the slight decrease in IQ is negligible and the fact its half the price and a zoom more or less make it a no brainer (for me anyway). Guess it comes down to what you shoot etc as well though.

[Mr. Clean]

The price difference isn't a major consideration and IS doesn't matter to me. I find it interferes with my shooting style and I don't use it on the IS equipped long lenses I own such as the 100-400L and 600mm f/4L.

Everything in photography and lens choices is about compromises. The Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS USM is a stunningly good lens with superb optics and very fast AF. The Sigma loses out slightly in terms of optics and focus speed but only slightly. The Sigma's optics are excellent and the AF speed is still very fast - faster than any other zoom I own. For what I shoot I find the convenience of having the zoom capability outweighs the slight loss in IQ and focus speed.

If (God forbid) the Sigma failed on me I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.
I appreciate the info! Thanks! It'd be hard to lose with either...I've always gone back and forth between both...

[Cadwell]

I appreciate the info! Thanks! It'd be hard to lose with either...I've always gone back and forth between both...

As you say, hard to lose with either. I tend to work with a long prime (500mm or 600mm) on one body and the 120-300mm on another. Under those circumstances having the zoom works better for me than two primes.

[Ospi]

Im now seriously contemplating this lens. After this weekend i really found the limitation of having a fixed focal length of 300mm on my prime to cause some issues and frustration. I dont use IS when i shoot motorsports anyway so that to me wouldnt be a loss and having f/2.8 over f/4 would allow me extra stop on the shutter as well for static shooting which would also make the loss of IS less of a problem.

Can get $1400 (AU) for my prime and then need another grand for the sigma but i think it would be worth it.

[Julia-DD]

Just a short question: Does this lens work with the Canon 350D (I think overseas it is called Rebel XT)?

Thanks,
Julia

[prime80]

Just a short question: Does this lens work with the Canon 350D (I think overseas it is called Rebel XT)?

Thanks,
Julia

Should work just fine.

[Ospi]

Hope so cus thats the camera i have. Need to upgrade to a 30D for better af performance though.

[Julia-DD]

@prime80 and Ospi: Thanks guys! (I promise, I'll read through the sigs next time before posting ;) )

Does anyone of you have experience with shooting American Football (or a similar sport) from the sideline with this lens? Is the HSM fast enough in AF servo mode to be used at 2.8? I will mainly be shooting American Football with this lens and a fast auto focus is essential for me.

Best wishes from Germany,
Julia

[angryhampster]

@prime80 and Ospi: Thanks guys! (I promise, I'll read through the sigs next time before posting ;) )

Does anyone of you have experience with shooting American Football (or a similar sport) from the sideline with this lens? Is the HSM fast enough in AF servo mode to be used at 2.8? I will mainly be shooting American Football with this lens and a fast auto focus is essential for me.

Best wishes from Germany,
Julia


Judging by the sports pictures i this thread already, I'd certainly say so.

[Cadwell]

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 is the fastest focusing zoom lens I own. List in signature.

[Ospi]

For those who own this, how is the af speed compared to a 300 f/4 prime or a 100-400L for those who own/have owned them? Its the only thing im really concerned about, everything else seems to be great, IQ, build quality etc.

[Simon Harrison]

For those who own this, how is the af speed compared to a 300 f/4 prime or a 100-400L for those who own/have owned them? Its the only thing im really concerned about, everything else seems to be great, IQ, build quality etc.

I used to own the 300 f4 L IS and now own the 120-300 f2.8. I find the AF on the Sigma more accurate and extremely quick. To me, I hardly notice the difference using the 120-300 with a 1.4XTC, but AF and IQ do take a very noticable hit with a 2XTC. However, there are ways around this, so the 2XTC is still very usable, as long as you work within its' limitations.

Simon.

[Ospi]

Damnitt, im stuck between both sigma 300 zooms now. Both are more than up to the task and both seem to more or less outperform the prime overall. Now i need to decide if spending an extra $1600 aud is worth it for the f/2.8.

Decisions, decisions.

[angryhampster]

Keep in mind the 120-300 is substantially heavier and harder to handhold.

[Cadwell]

For those who own this, how is the af speed compared to a 300 f/4 prime or a 100-400L for those who own/have owned them? Its the only thing im really concerned about, everything else seems to be great, IQ, build quality etc.

I seem to be repeating myself a lot on this thread. The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8EX is the fastest focusing and most accurate focusing zoom I own (list in signature) and yes... that list includes a 100-400L.

[GSH]

Like our esteemed Muderator (above) i also own a 100-400L (which i like) alongside a 120-300.

I just happen to like the 120-300 more :)

[JuZ]

I owned a 100-400 but got fed up with it's poor low light performance so sold it to get the 120-300

[JuZ]

Another couple of examples, this time with a 1.4x TC

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/RIAT%2007/USAF3.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/RIAT%2007/Reds.jpg

[GSH]

Well i spent all day Saturday at the Silverstone Classic shooting with the 120-300 and 2x TC on the camera...which has only confirmed what an excellent lens this is :D

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_0371.jpg

To be honest, web-sized shots don't do it justice so i'm working on a full gallery of hi-res shots taken only with the 120-300, with & without the TC. I'll post up a link when it's ready in a few days.

[Ospi]

Looking forward to it GSH. That pic is as sharp as my prime is without any TC's.

[goatee]

Well i spent all day Saturday at the Silverstone Classic shooting with the 120-300 and 2x TC on the camera...which has only confirmed what an excellent lens this is :D


Ouch -that Porsche has taken a bit of a beating!

[CountryBoy]

I seem to be repeating myself a lot on this thread. The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8EX is the fastest focusing and most accurate focusing zoom I own (list in signature) and yes... that list includes a 100-400L.

I'm glad you did repeat yourself!. You have made me read more about this lens. It looks like an amazing lens.
I would mainly use it for youth baseball.
I already own it's "little brother" the 100-300mm f/4. Because of the weight of the 2.8, I could see owning both, at least for a while.

I might pick up the Canon 200mm 2.8L and then start saving for this one

[GSH]

Some "slightly" larger examples ;)

Without 2xTC-Click here. (http://bhppixshowcasegallery.fotopic.net/p43681243.html)

Without 2xTC-Click here. (http://bhppixshowcasegallery.fotopic.net/p43681236.html)

With 2xTC-Click here. (http://bhppixshowcasegallery.fotopic.net/p43681267.html)

120-300 Gallery-Click! (http://bhppixshowcasegallery.fotopic.net/c1337250.html)

[Travis F]

A couple from an airshow earlier this summer -

Both shots with 2x TC at 600mm handheld.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/LX200/IMG_7424.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/LX200/IMG_78148x10copy.jpg


Travis

[KIPAX]

OP asked for f2.8 shots but as everyone seems to be going over :) All shot using 1dmkII and of course sigma 120-300


Cricket at f4
http://www.kipax.com/mbgfx/read_cc.jpg


Womens footy F4
http://www.kipax.com/mbgfx/ouch2.jpg


Rugby F3.5
http://www.kipax.com/mbgfx/rogbyl1.jpg

Jetski at f4
http://www.kipax.com/mbgfx/jetski.jpg


Mens Football at night under floodlights f2.8
http://www.kipax.com/mbgfx/potn/m2.jpg

[metalman1010]

Ok so I want to add a question to this mix.

I am in the process of picking up the non-DG version.

I have heard that the Sigma 1.4 extender doesn't affect focus speed like the Canon does on the Canon Lenses?

Is this true or not?

Ross

[Cadwell]

Not true. Focus speed is decreased with he Sigma 1.4x extender regardless of Sigma's claims to the contrary. However, the 120-300mm AF speed is still fast enough with the 1.4x TC to shoot everything up to and including Formula 1 race cars.

[Wazza]

1DIII + 120-300

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/air_brakes2.jpg

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/vulture.jpg

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/eagle3.jpg

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/1A6A9581.jpg

And some higher res ones:
http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/1A6A0440.jpg
http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/eagle.jpg
http://wazz*****scity.com/temp/07.jpg - 20D - untouched from RAW

[Mr. Clean]

Beautiful...

[metalman1010]

Well I pulled the string and was able to pick one up. It should be here by Wed. So I will be going out and shooting everything possible I can get my eyes on.

This post made up my mind...along with Dmwierz telling me to get it too!

Photos will be posted as soon as it shows up...

Ross

[Simon Harrison]

Here's a couple from the weekend taken with a 1D mk II.

Bare lens
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Dunlop/Dunlop2.jpg

http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Dunlop/Dunlop8.jpg

and with a 1.4 TC
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Dunlop/Dunlop3.jpg

http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Dunlop/Dunlop4.jpg

An absolutely stunning piece of glass.

Simon.

[Aust2000]

Shot with a 30D

It is a very fast and sharp piece of glass:lol:

[Mr. Clean]

I've read at POTN too that the Sigma 1.4 TC works better than others, any truth to that?

[GSH]

I've read at POTN too that the Sigma 1.4 TC works better than others, any truth to that?

Haven't tried my 120-300 with a non-Sigma TC but it works superbly with Sigmas' own. Having said that, i think i'm correct in saying that young Mr Harrison's pics (above) are with a Canon 1.4x TC so i doubt if there's much difference.

[Cadwell]

I found the Sigma 2x worked better with the lens than the Canon 2x... I don't know if you can extrapolate from that to the 1.4x though.

[metalman1010]

Ok well I have to ask several questions because I just got my non DG version and Im needing answers.

Have any of you had to send your version back to have it recalibrated at all? Why?

I have a 1.4 Canon convertor and Im wondering if I might have to get the Sigma version instead for this lens. It wouldn't be all that bad because I have a 200mm 1.8 that uses the convertor I have wonderfully.

How much PP do you have to do with your shots straight from the camera?

Im noticing some of the shots that are posted seem to be really over sharpened but others not so much. This question probably is in direct corolation to my first one.

Thanks,
Ross

[JuZ]

Here's one from a recent Polo match, bare lens + 1D MkII

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Polo/2copy.jpg

[EOSAddict]

Someone picked up a bargain last night. A DG model went for £899! I was so tempted but divorce lawyers cost more than that.

[Lord_Malone]

Another couple of examples, this time with a 1.4x TC

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/RIAT%2007/USAF3.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/RIAT%2007/Reds.jpg


These are incredible shots. I'm speechless.

[Lord_Malone]

Can we have an archive of shots from the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 please :)

I'll start ;)





http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Marwell/Owl.jpg





All shot handheld with my 1D MkII

EDIT - Mines a non-DG model

My word!

[Lord_Malone]

I can hardly wait to pull this out in the spring.
1 at 2.8

2 at 3.5

3 at 2.8

4 at f5
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/68560871-L.jpg

I have more

Oh dear lord!

[Lord_Malone]

some pics to share.



http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/cikani/birdpark/2.jpg





http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=241611&page=3

Impressive!

[Lord_Malone]

OP asked for f2.8 shots but as everyone seems to be going over :) All shot using 1dmkII and of course sigma 120-300


Cricket at f4



Womens footy F4
http://www.kipax.com/mbgfx/ouch2.jpg


Rugby F3.5


Jetski at f4


Mens Football at night under floodlights f2.8


Yes!

[Lord_Malone]

1DIII + 120-300

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/air_brakes2.jpg






And some higher res ones:
http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/1A6A0440.jpg
http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/eagle.jpg
http://wazz*****scity.com/temp/07.jpg - 20D - untouched from RAW

Most excellent!

[Lord_Malone]

Here's one from a recent Polo match, bare lens + 1D MkII

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Polo/2copy.jpg

Are you sure this wasn't shot with a 300 2.8L IS? Wow!

[Lord_Malone]

I'm sold. I must have this lens.

[HuskiesD1]

Received this lens about a week and a half ago.

Very impressed with it's hockey images.

AF speed is second to none, keeps up with my 70-200 2.8L easily.

Honestly, I have been having one problem though. The end of the football season drops below 32 degrees here, not really too cold by my Minne-standards, but the lens cuts out focus, then works BEAUTIFULLY indoors.

Anyone else who has used this in a cold climate experience? My 70-200 2.8 works just fine in the cold.

[metalman1010]

I am having the Non-DG copy that I own sent back to me tomorrow from Sigma.

I had several pieces replaced in it to the tune of $620 so all I have to say is it better work!

I expect to be shooting Basketball and Hockey soon so I will try and have some test shots of it when I get it back.

Initially when I received this lens I was having some focusing issues and attributed it to user error. Well considering that the focus ring, focus cam and HSM motor needed to be replaced I think I can say this time it wasn't me.

I will have photos soon...

Ross

[Travis F]

I am having the Non-DG copy that I own sent back to me tomorrow from Sigma.

I had several pieces replaced in it to the tune of $620 so all I have to say is it better work!

I expect to be shooting Basketball and Hockey soon so I will try and have some test shots of it when I get it back.

Initially when I received this lens I was having some focusing issues and attributed it to user error. Well considering that the focus ring, focus cam and HSM motor needed to be replaced I think I can say this time it wasn't me.

I will have photos soon...

Ross

When I had my Non-DG fixed by Sigma for back-focus issues it came home in Great shape. It took a little while because they had to wait for some parts from Japan. I don't really know what was replaced but it seems like the entire lens assembly. By this I mean that Sigma service did a great job repairing my lens, so much so that it seems like a totally different lens (it's not;)). I wouldn't worry about their ability to get it right (the second time:oops:).

Your lens must have been out of warranty period?

Just curious, did you request a loaner while they had your lens in for repair?

Travis

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[MaDProFF]

For all of the size, weight of this lens and cost, it is a great lens, the sharpness and detail :)

[GSH]

A few with convertors in case i've deleted anything from earlier in the thread. Exif is intact on all images.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/GSH_4185.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/GSH_3748.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/GSH_6469.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/GSH_7746.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/IMG_0865.jpg

[Borderfox]

I have mine ordered today, it will be well used and I will be selling my 100-400L in the meantime :) Beautiful shots everybody

[mrcpix]

well this thread has pretty much sold me on this lens over the 70-200 2.8 to use for sports. soccer, football, baseball etc.
I am looking at buying a non DG version from a guy I know for a great price.

does anyone have nightime football or soccer pics?

[In2Photos]

well this thread has pretty much sold me on this lens over the 70-200 2.8 to use for sports. soccer, football, baseball etc.
I am looking at buying a non DG version from a guy I know for a great price.

does anyone have nightime football or soccer pics?
I know Dennis (dmwierz) uses it for night football. Try searching the sports forum for his posts.

[Strick]

I picked up one from a guy on here. I should be getting it in a few days






Is it here yet????? :D

[GSH]

Is it here yet????? :D

You'll know when it's here.

Your arm will be aching ;)

[condyk]

I had budgeted for the 300mm Is l 2.8 with 1.4 and 2.0 tcon combo's for Africa, but now with this one and the two new OS zooms I think i am spoilt for choice. Quids in too ;-) Thanks for posting the shots lads.

[Big Ant]

Mine should be here on Friday, just in time for the Wyedean rally on Saturday:D

[Big Ant]

My 120-300 was delivered today:D I didn't realise how bloody heavy and well built they are, it's like a tank:lol:

I picked this non DG version up for a great price with a filter already attached

Here's one of my first shots, my daughter Lily May

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/jakscooby/ANT12166.jpg

[GSH]

My 120-300 was delivered today:D I didn't realise how bloody heavy and well built they are, it's like a tank:lol:

I picked this non DG version up for a great price with a filter already attached

Here's one of my first shots, my daughter Lily May


Congratulations Ant, i take it first impressions are good then? ;)


It's perfect for rallies on a 1.3x 1 series body :D

[GSH]

Oh what the hell...here's some more.

With 1.4x TC
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/GSH_6366.jpg

With 2x TC
Less than perfect conditions and through that fence at Brands hatch..
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/IMG_7666.jpg

With 1.4xTC
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/GSH_7776.jpg

2xTC @ 600mm
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/120-300/GSH_4076.jpg

[Big Ant]

Congratulations Ant, i take it first impressions are good then? ;)


It's perfect for rallies on a 1.3x 1 series body :D

Geoff I love it, I've only used it for 20 mins, messing about taking a few shots of Lily

It will get a proper run out tomorrow, on the Wyedean:D

Do you use a mono pod or hand hold?

[GSH]

Do you use a mono pod or hand hold?

A bit of both to be honest as it gets even heavier after a while.

I tend to use the 'pod to carry the camera & lens over my shoulder on a rally then switch between hand-held & pod mounted as required when i find a good spot.

[SDK^]

I picked this non DG version up for a great price with a filter already attached
Did you get the one off e-bay for a buy it now of £850?

[Big Ant]

Did you get the one off e-bay for a buy it now of £850?

:D:D:D

[SDK^]

I was after that one as well :/ :)

Congrats - nice lens :D

[Borderfox]

Got mine last week and had a chance to try it out at a floodlit Gaelic football match on Friday last. Very impressed with it so far. All shots at ISO 1600 Canon 1dmk3

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/6X7C0323.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/6X7C1010.jpg

[Borderfox]

Dressage last weekend

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/SorrellKlatzko2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/PWK_0479.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/PWK_0093copy.jpg

[MaDProFF]

Border Fox, it is a great lens, and you are also right, it is dam heavy :(, especially if like me only use it hand held

[Borderfox]

I had to switch from landscape to portrait quite often with the horses and it puts a lot of strain on my wrist. I must gat a support the next time I use it for a whole day :)

[JuZ]

I've been rallying with it again ;) First 3 handheld, last 2 on a monopod.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Pembrey/3.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Pembrey/8.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Pembrey/4.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Wyedean/2.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Wyedean/6.jpg

[S.Horton]

@Juz - Very, very nice!

[condyk]

The black Escort shot is very funny ... definately a weight disadvantage there ;-)

Seems this lens was made for motorsports.

[GSH]

One from the Robin Hood Forest Stages last Sunday..

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0119.jpg

[Borderfox]

100% Crop
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/148B0223.jpg

100% Crop
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/148B0249.jpg

ISO 1250 on a Canon 1dmk3
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/XC__2478.jpg

[SDK^]

I've just bought this lens - some photos from me taken using a Canon 20D

EXIF embedded

This is a 50% crop

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/robin/snow/IMG_2463.jpg

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/robin/snow/IMG_2552.jpg

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/motorsports/British-Superbikes-Brands-Hatch_Apr08/IMG_1722.jpg


1.4x extender shot wide open - F4 : 50% image crop

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/motorsports/British-Superbikes-Brands-Hatch_Apr08/IMG_2202.jpg

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/motorsports/British-Superbikes-Brands-Hatch_Apr08/IMG_2296.jpg

[Fawlcon]

Goddd this seems like a fantastic lens! Now to decide between the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS and 300mm f/4L IS for wildlife...

That and the only Sigma I own couldn't be rechipped to work 100% with my 350D.

[motion_projekt]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2464346931_cc7db7a0a1.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2464346931_cc7db7a0a1_b.jpg)

Click the image to view the larger size.

Canon EOS 1D
Sigma 120-300 f/2.8
Manual
1/2500s
f/2.8
ISO 200

[Pete-eos]

I've just bought this lens - some photos from me taken using a Canon 20D

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/robin/snow/IMG_2552.jpg




Amazing! :cool:

[smcclelland]

Bought this lens in the winter for motorsports and have been antsy to use it all winter, finally got the chance:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2373/2503296799_b40d75ef9a_o.jpg

with 1.4x Sigma TC
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2503296245_9a99a0f949_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2504123144_2123b0b471_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2504180836_0c1cfc51c6_o.jpg

[Borderfox]

Shot wide open
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2590966601_2be1c41ef9_b.jpg

[Sauk]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/2535743210_f904f87fed_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/2535709194_e982f474eb_o.jpg

[Sauk]

Some more...

1. Lion with 1.4x on

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2605878748_c48aed9b1a_o.jpg

2. another with a 1.4x on

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/2608881845_9ddd696925_o.jpg

[KENB]

This is a great lens, especially for sports. Good zoom range and easily handheld. This pic was taken from the opposite sideline.

[Borderfox]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/TATT1927.jpg

ISO3200 f2.8
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/TATT1430.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/POLO1261.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/POLO1578.jpg

With 2x TC
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/6X7C0166.jpg

[condyk]

1. Lion with 1.4x on

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2605878748_c48aed9b1a_o.jpg



That there critter is a Tiger dude ;-)

[Sauk]

ooops lol my bad. It is correct in my exif :)

[Borderfox]

ISO 3200 on a 1dmk3 @ 300mm
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/TATT1626.jpg

ISO 100 @300mm 1/500th
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/TATT1927.jpg

ISO 3200 @300mm 1/320th 1dmk3
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/TATT1430.jpg

[turbodude]

ordered mine, hoping to get it by teh 4th!

[MaDProFF]

20lbs Hand held @ 123mm 1/250 f2.8 ISO 1600 no Crop Says it all really "Only a Canon Can"

[Travis F]

I wish she would have been smiling but I like the picture none the less. A shot of my wife on the beach.

Shot at f/5 1/800
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/LX200/IMG_4622.jpg

And a shot of my girls playing in the surf.

Shot at 5/2.8 1/2500
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/LX200/IMG_4578.jpg

Travis

[atky]

Had to ad something this one with sigma 1.4 TC
1/320 F4 ISO 50 420 mm

[GSH]

1/125th...who needs IS? ;)

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Knockhill%20BGT/GT/Knockhill%20BGT-0454.jpg

[MaDProFF]

I must admit this lens does preform well

[Borderfox]

Super lens and I am getting great use out of it especially beside prime shooters where the action gets too close and they have to drop the 300mm 2.8IS to get the 70-200 and I just zoom back :)

http://photos5.pix.ie/70/C4/70C45B8A7E3C474BB1B2F0AF9620D594-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/642892)

http://photos2.pix.ie/C1/54/C154E1E25996486285EA69A7DEB22193-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/642889)

[Dredd123]

Here's some more ducks....

[Don'tcry4mejanhrdina]

Wow, great shots!

What head do you guys use with this lens on a monopod?

[Borderfox]

I screw it directly onto a Manfrotto 690B.

[bigfredtn]

I purchased one 8.28.08 from Amazon for $2300.00. 9.3.08 the cost is $2700.00. I am glad that I got mine before the prices went up.

Anyway here is a picture taken with the 120-300 2.8. I am going to need to work on my technique with this lens. I cut some body parts off when using it for the first time.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/bigfredtn/tipton%20county%20chiefs/IMG_0949-2.jpg

[turbodude]

I purchased one 8.28.08 from Amazon for $2300.00. 9.3.08 the cost is $2700.00. I am glad that I got mine before the prices went up.

Anyway here is a picture taken with the 120-300 2.8. I am going to need to work on my technique with this lens. I cut some body parts off when using it for the first time.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/bigfredtn/tipton%20county%20chiefs/IMG_0949-2.jpg


ive noticed when i shoot sports, i get much more dramatic images when i shoot portrait orientation

[Borderfox]

Longine Grand Prix Showjumping at the RDS Horse show in Dublin 2008

5d + 120-300 f2.8 @ f4
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/IMG_6988full.jpg

100% crop
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/IMG_6988.jpg

[S.Horton]

@GSH - Are those TC's Canon, or a 3rd pty?

(I ask because my TCs are a disappointment overall....... even on Ls)