Sigma 120-300 f2.8

After good advise from this forum I have purchased a Sigma 120-300 f2.8 the lens is good, but the only thing I have noticed is that the mount seems to be a little loose, as there is a small amount of turn when the lens is mounted on my 1D.

Is this common with this lens/sigma lenses?

Thanks.
Iain.

Are you talking about the lens to camera mount or the tripod foot?


It shouldn't turn at all on the camera.

My 100-400 turns slightly at the lens mount. It's nothing to worry about.

angryhampster wrote in post #3312095
Are you talking about the lens to camera mount or the tripod foot?

It shouldn't turn at all on the camera.

lens to camera.

sorry should have been more clear.

off topic (but does not merit a new thread): Can any of you guys with the 120-300 verify or refute the claims that this bad boy doesn't actually reach to 300mm?

ICee wrote in post #3312086
After good advise from this forum I have purchased a Sigma 120-300 f2.8 the lens is good, but the only thing I have noticed is that the mount seems to be a little loose, as there is a small amount of turn when the lens is mounted on my 1D.

Is this common with this lens/sigma lenses?

Thanks.
Iain.

It's a reality with both my Sigma and Canon lenses. Slight wiggle here and there, no big deal. So long as all the communication is there, you're fine.

folville wrote in post #3312312
off topic (but does not merit a new thread): Can any of you guys with the 120-300 verify or refute the claims that this bad boy doesn't actually reach to 300mm?

At infinity focus it is really close to 300mm. At or near MFD, it seems more like 280mm or thereabouts.

Thanks guys just wanted to make sure it was alright. The lens and IQ are great.

Congrats!

Do you have any images to share?

Travis

Nothing much at the moment, just been getting to know it.
Will be out with it in the next couple of days and will post some shots then.

watch this space. lol.