Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM - Page 7

Lord_Malone · 2nd of November 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wazza

1DIII + 120-300

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 · 2nd of November 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuZ

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

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

Lord_Malone · 2nd of November 2007 (Fri)

I'm sold. I must have this lens.

HuskiesD1 · 3rd of November 2007 (Sat)

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 · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

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 · 15th of November 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

).

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

eroded · 17th of January 2008 (Thu)

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MaDProFF · 27th of January 2008 (Sun)

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

GSH · 27th of January 2008 (Sun)

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

Borderfox · 31st of January 2008 (Thu)

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 · 4th of February 2008 (Mon)

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 · 4th of February 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

I know Dennis (dmwierz) uses it for night football. Try searching the sports forum for his posts.

Strick · 4th of February 2008 (Mon)

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

Is it here yet

??

GSH · 5th of February 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strick

Is it here yet

??

You'll know when it's here.

Your arm will be aching

condyk · 5th of February 2008 (Tue)

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.

2nd of November 2007 (Fri)	#93
Lord_Malone Cream of the Manpanties........ Inventor Great POTN Photo Book Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,670 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- I'm sold. I must have this lens. __________________ ~Spaceships Don't Come Equipped With Rear View Mirrors~

3rd of November 2007 (Sat)	#94
HuskiesD1 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn Center, MN Posts: 431	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- 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. __________________

15th of November 2007 (Thu)	#95
metalman1010 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO (Finally moved!) Posts: 1,272 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- 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 __________________ http://crossczech.smugmug.com Unfortunatly IM now all Nikon... __________________________ If you can do it, I can do it. I just have to figure out a different way to do it.

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eroded Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 60 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- (Post removed). __________________ Last edited by eroded : 18th of September 2008 (Thu) at 03:13.

27th of January 2008 (Sun)	#99
GSH "wetter than an otter's pocket" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NE England. Posts: 3,937	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- A few with convertors in case i've deleted anything from earlier in the thread. Exif is intact on all images. __________________ Geoff www.bhppix.co.uk ___________________ I enjoy taking photos. I don't claim to be any good at it

31st of January 2008 (Thu)	#100
Borderfox Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dunshaughlin, Ireland Posts: 1,367 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- I have mine ordered today, it will be well used and I will be selling my 100-400L in the meantime Beautiful shots everybody __________________ Click Here and Join the POTN flickr Group Today!

4th of February 2008 (Mon)	#101
mrcpix Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 152 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- 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?

4th of February 2008 (Mon)	#103
Strick Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 301 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- I picked up one from a guy on here. I should be getting it in a few days Is it here yet?? __________________ 1DMKIIn 1D 30D 100-400 L -- Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 -- 18-55 kit---Maybe a 300 f/2.8 soon. www.zoominphoto.com

5th of February 2008 (Tue)	#105
condyk Africa's #1 Tour Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 20,740	Re: -= Archive of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 sample shots please =- 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. __________________ Now full! Great African Photo Safari 2013 - Kruger National Park, South Africa click

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