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Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 OS Review - The Best of the Best

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The big question is if new Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 Sport OS can really match the sharpness of a prime with a 2.8 zoom lens and offer fast enough AF with strong enough build quality to keep up with the best from Canon & Nikon, so lets find out.
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@rc-wingman5719 2 года назад

I had the canon 300mm f2.8 is mark1 and own the sigma 120-300mm 2.8 now. The Sigma is not as sharp as the Canon prime. The Bokeh is better on the canon as well. Never the less, the Sigma is for me the better choice in flexibility. I had more keepers and 4x better framing on the sigma in sports and wildlife. Just get the sigma to 1/1250s f2.8-3.5 and „auto ISO“ and every shoot is magic. It’s really as simple as that. Just my 2cents. Keep up the good work

@tomer.aviation 11 месяцев назад

had to choose between the 120-300 sigma and 300 f2.8 canon and a second body. Went with the latter as i believe in redundancy

@idoscharf4485 10 лет назад

24-70mm f/2.8, 100mm / 105mm f/2.8, and Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8... A killer system. And I think you might be able to kill someone with the 120-300, too.

@dandonovan1 6 лет назад

I am one of the team photographers for the St. Louis Cardinals and use this as my main lens for shooting in the infield. The sharpness is fantastic, plus the zoom makes it so versatile. I feel for the photographers around me who need to shoot with two cameras for the infield and dugout, while I can do it with one. I was using the Nikon D500 (a crop sensor camera), but now use the D850 and change between full frame and crop mode. Also, this season (2017) I tried the Sigma 2X converter with this lens and was shocked at the sharpness of the images. I thought I might need to do some extra sharpening, but did not. I shoot with the converter on sunny days and stop down 1 stop for improved quality (f/4, which ends up being f/8 due to the 2X). I am very happy with it for my other commercial work as well.

@learningcameras 6 лет назад

Nice! Great to hear about the 2x converter...I didn't get a chance to use it myself

@jimsimmons9581 6 лет назад

Hi Dan See you opening day

@cristiantrujillo4271 3 года назад

Hi Dan, I've just seen your comment after watching the video. I also own the same combo (D850 + Sigma 120-300) than you, but I'm not sure if I should change anything. How do you feel the AF tracking when the players come straight to you? I think I'm missing too many photos when the players come running to me, most of all at 300mm. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? Thanks in advance!

@dandonovan1 2 года назад

@@cristiantrujillo4271 Just saw your comment. I switched to Sony and currently use the a1 and 200-600 lens. Sony's autofocus is quite amazing. When shooting a baseball game, only a few frames out of 1000 are out of focus.

@cyberchick87 7 лет назад

I currently use the 150-600mm C on my Nikon D810 and was wanting an additional lens...a prime...but after researching primes this lens seems much better value for money and I'm not restricted with focal length thanks to the zoom and the 2.8 will be great for my wildlife shots. I also have Sigmas Tc1401 which I'm presuming I can use with this. Great video by the way covered everything I needed to know :-)

@Elretotrinidad 10 лет назад

I love your reviews. Have you considered comparing the Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 OS lens on a full frame camera with the 70-200mm f2.8 on a crop sensor Canon (98-280mm) or Nikon (105-300mm)? I would love to see this comparison.

@DevinDymkowski 10 лет назад

Would you be able to compare this lens to either of the Canon 300mm f/2.8L primes, and do a side by side comparison, I have seen that the sharpness of this lens is just as sharp as the Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS I, but how does the focus compare, I am into sports, and want fast, and accurate AF, can this lens deliver? Please compare side by side.

@Technologyadvisor1 3 года назад

any ideas of this lens with 2x vs 150-600 ?

@drummingspain207 5 лет назад

Does anyone know how this performs on the Sony A7R iii using the MC-11?

@JuanLopez-oz9kh 6 лет назад

just found this video, did you compare the first HS to this OS?

@Nexrun 8 лет назад

Yes, this lens is Rocked !!!!, I don't see anything else at f2.8 that even matches this lens. Canon, yea, love those red flare edges on black edges at 2.8 that don't disappear till you get to 5.6+ that if you put the 2.0 tele on this Sigma, gives you double the range at 5.6 constant 240 - 600 zoom. No one in the industry makes anything this good.

@JGZphotography 8 лет назад

Focus breathing is not a concern for still photography as it is for cinematography. I am not concerned about background "focus breathing" during still shots. If the background took too much of a "breath" changing focus, I'll crop it in post. No biggie. However in video that breathing can be more apparent. Two options: Use cine lenses (more expensive) or use a ever so slight panning motion to distract the viewer of the breathing. I have never heard anyone mention annoying focus breathing coming out after watching a movie or looking at a framed photograph. As far as the Sigma 120-300 lens goes, it's a wonderful piece of glass-sharp and fast focus on my Canon 7Dii at 10 fps in any sporting event. It's a heavy beast though, but I love the zooming factor rather than a prime 300mm.

@sigmaoctantis_nz 7 лет назад

It is an issue when you effectively have a much shorter lens at closest focus instead of the full 300mm, meaning you're getting less compression, a wider crop and not as much background blur for portraits. The Canon 70-200 II is better than this for portraits because it's actually longer at closest focus, reaching 220mm.

@sigmaoctantis_nz 7 лет назад

***** Uhh why not? I would.

@DanielHebardArt 2 года назад

Informative review. Thanks.

@scarmenl 10 лет назад

Thank you. Have this lens on my list. In fact it is at the top of the list. I have an idea for a photo business and this lens will come in really well.

@grandpa212 10 лет назад

Impressive, looks like an superb lens I already have the canon 300mm f/2.8 ii though I might consider getting this sigma for its flexibility, though I doubt the sigma 's tele converter performance is as good as the 300mm ii (1.4x as sharp as 70-200 ii/ and 2x (f/8) nearly as sharp as my 400 f/5.6) though I'm glad this sigma is getting positive reviews, but by any chance have you tested the af performance in low light conditions? Cause that could be the deal breaker for me......

@learningcameras 10 лет назад

I didn't have any issues inside the Tampa Bay lightning stadium with most of the lights off before a game with my Canon 5D3. It wasn't really dark but I was shooting at 1600 ISO at f2.8 with about 1/60 second shutter. I'm not sure when I would ever need to shoot in lower light with this type of lens.

@AnikenziMayaki 9 лет назад

Could you please test with teleconverter

@StephanEilert 8 лет назад

Oh man, this lens

@KocaMetallec 10 лет назад

You are improved your skills in reviewing lenses a lot! Comparing this video with some of your previous 20+ min videos, i must say: This one is far better and informative! No talking about nonsense, just str8 to the point! I enjoyed a lot even this lens is not near my wishlist in future. I'll stay subscribed definitely, that is for sure :) Keep up like this man. Its great! Like/dislike bar will say the same :)

@androklesfb 9 лет назад

Thanks for the video. What do you think about using the Sigma lens 120-300mm OS on a Canon 7D Mk II. Cheers

@learningcameras 9 лет назад

Andrés Fuentes Belmar Perfect combination right there. With the crop factor and the image quality of the 7D MK II, the Sigma would be a great lens for this. 300mm is really not far enough for me on a full frame camera so I way prefer this lens on something with a crop factor and the 7D2 is definitely the best crop camera around.

@dvk323 9 лет назад

Andrés Fuentes Belmar If you really want shrap and good contrast photos best choice is Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, but with this Sigma bla-bla-bla is nice but in reality on crop sensor camera you gonna loose much shrapness quality at your photos, dosn't make sense to spend the price as is cost. If you need for wildlife someone 300mm so best choice is prime lenses: Canon 300mm f/4L IS USM, Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

@dvk323 9 лет назад

LearningCameras.com All owners of Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 after little time of using go to sell it quickly possible, reason?

@pzystembitang2638 9 лет назад

D VK auto focus stop working,don't buy one

@MiltonFindley 9 лет назад

D VK I shoot equestrian sports with both of those lenses, 300mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 on a 7Dll and a 5Dlll and I don't notice any difference in the sharpness between lenses or between cameras. When either body with either lens is on, it is on, and when it is off, it is blurred. Calibration is required. The auto focus is the key with either lens/body combination. This Sigma might let me accomplish the same thing with only one camera rather than two.

@RomanKurywczak 10 лет назад

Since people mentioning the Tamron lens....any picture of action with the lens? I hear (maybe rumors?) there is software to adjust sharpness at the far reaches and tracking issues.....any pictures of action to back it up? I have the 120-300 and it is fast and sharp! I have used it with the 1.4 extensively for low light sports....anybody have any images with the 150-600mm tamron to compare?

@learningcameras 10 лет назад

I personally have not used the Tamron yet. It does look like a nice lens especially for the price if you are shooting in well lit places.

@jeromemundy7189 8 лет назад

how much more different is this one from the 120-400 Sigma....i have the 120-400 but have not yet used it..my issue is using the f/stops at small f stop at 120 or at 400.....hope i can get some tips on how best to use..camera is a canon 5ti Jerry

@learningcameras 8 лет назад

+JEROME MUNDY Yeah, this would be a huge step up from the lens you have and maybe overkill for the T5i. It would work better with a Canon 7D Mark II but it will still work fine with the T5i. The biggest jump would be overall image quality and the aperture which would allow you to shoot 2 stops lower on your ISO or faster on your shutter speed which could yield massive improvements.

@raipe76 9 лет назад

I'm dreaming that lens

@davidbcossini8928 8 лет назад

How is it with focus breathing at the long end?

@learningcameras 8 лет назад

+David B Cossini There is a little but I had no issues with it. Didn't shoot video though and since I was refocusing after zooming, I had no issues.

@Majdeebayan 9 лет назад

Nice thanks for sharing..

@sawan2269 9 лет назад

Excellent.

@charifhaddad5886 10 лет назад

Hello Dane, i need your advice which lens to choose as a walk around one, the sigma 24-105 mm f/4 OR sigma 24-70 mm f/2.8. Thank you :)

@learningcameras 10 лет назад

The sigma 24-70 is an older model lens and not quite as good as the new stuff they have. The 24-105mm f4 is MUCH sharper. If you need an f2.8 lens, look at the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 VC which will get you both f2.8 and stabilization which is nice. Or, the Sigma 24-105mm is a great lens. Check out the review: learningcameras.com/reviews/7-lenses/199-sigma-24-105mm-f4-os-review

@charifhaddad5886 10 лет назад

I actually watched your review about Sigma 24-105mm for three times and each time i watch it i say i definitely am going to buy this lens ..but what stops me is the f/2.8 which i liked in Canon 17-55mm and in Sigma 24-70mm ...! I watched some reviews about Tamron 24-70mm f\2.8 and i liked it too but what i didn't like that it is less sharp than Sigma 24-15mm at the photos' corners !! Can we compare Sigma 24-105 mm f\4 with Canon 17-55mm f\2.8 ? and which one do you think is better for walk around? Thank you, ;)

@amog2013 9 лет назад

Some written reviews talk about an autofocus problem when a sprinter / sportsperson is running directly towards the camera? No youtube videos address the query properly. Have you experienced any such problems?

@learningcameras 9 лет назад

I did not have AF issues though I did not have any sprinters running right at me. That seems like the worst case for any lens...especially if shooting at f2.8 so you better have a great AF system in the camera and it would take a super fast AF motor in the lens. In my tests with other Sigma lenses, the motors are slower than most Canon USM lenses. But like I said, in my shooting, I had no issues. The Sigma lens dock does allow you to customize the focusing and gives you 2 custom focus modes so you can have one setting for fast moving objects and another for more normal moving objects. I'm guessing sigma prioritized accuracy over speed by default if this is a widespread thing...but like I said, you can customize those settings.

@thewaywardlifecoach8277 9 лет назад

amog2013 Ive been using the older 120-300 f2.8 none OS version for some years now, It has been used on a 1ds mkii and 7D, used in one shot, AI focus and servo, our main photography is sporting events, horse shows etc and horse portrait work with them on the move, All I can say is that I have never experienced a problem with AF, image quality, having sold many prints and canvas,s, I can say it has been a great work horse, producing great images, and I have no reason to want to replace it, its amaizing

@fotoviagem6990 4 года назад

Dan is compatible with the canon 90D camera?

@learningcameras 4 года назад

Yes! The Canon version of this would be and it's on a great sale right now: bhpho.to/34chWOJ

@458Avinash 10 лет назад

What will you suggest for best IQ & focus speed from 400-600mm ? Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 with 2x or the Tamron 150-600 ? By the reviews so far out, the Tamron seems to be the best super tele zoom lens below 5000$ in Canon World !

@learningcameras 10 лет назад

I would not go with a 2x converter. The 1.4x works well but with a 2x, you can begin introducing softness and focus issues. So if you have to go over 400mm, go with the Tamron. It looks to be a very good lens if you don't need the wide aperture.

@DiePixelkrieger 9 лет назад

LearningCameras.com do you have experience With the sigma 150-500 and is it a gold deal for the low price ?

@learningcameras 9 лет назад

DiePixelkrieger I have not used it yet though I've been wanting to test it. From what I have seen the quality is there, it just doesn't have the wide aperture. You could always put a teleconverter on the 120-300 2.8 which will make it a 168-420mm f4 if you need the wide aperture. The 150-500 might be fine for sports/wildlife in broad daylight but it might be a bit slow on the aperture for night or afternoon sports. However, the low price is awesome.

@danwills775 9 лет назад

What's 120 means.. 120- 300 mm so using this one I can't film closest objects ( within 120 mm ) am right ?? And if I have a just 300 mm lens I can film closest aswell as longest.. am right ?? Please help me friends

@learningcameras 9 лет назад

Yes, it allows you to zoom from 120mm which is a wider field of view to 300mm which is what you are used to.

@TheForge10 7 лет назад

Hi Dan how sharp is the lens with a tele converter on it ? I use Nikon so it would be the 1.4x Is Auto focus affected ?

@learningcameras 7 лет назад

I didn't get a chance to test out the tele but since Sigma makes one, you should be good.

@rc-wingman5719 2 года назад

I used it on a canon 1dx m2 with 2x converter. No problem 😉

@shaolin95 8 лет назад

I was falling in love with this lens but saw a Tony Northrup test that shows horrible focus breathing. from normal portrait distance the Canon 70-200 shows a bigger magnification than this lens at 300mm! have you tested this?

@learningcameras 8 лет назад

I can't say I tested that but I certainly didn't notice it more than on other lenses. Focus breathing is somewhat normal for photography lenses so if this lens had it, it was not enough for me to care. I would be very surprised if it indeed showed less magnification than the 70-200. But focus breathing happens often for almost every lens...even very high end glass: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tz8lbCrLBEs.html is a good video showing it on the top end Nikon lenses.

@shaolin95 8 лет назад

+Dan Watson yes focus breathing is not that uncommon but that a 200mm beats a 300mm that is major breathing not something small like my Tamron 70-200 2.8 for example

@learningcameras 8 лет назад

I would be extremely surprised if my Sigma at 300mm was less than my 70-200 at 200mm. While I no longer have the Sigma, I have images and it definitely seems that the field of view and compression on the Sigma looks way more than my Canon.

@shaolin95 8 лет назад

+Dan Watson well that is what Tony showed on his video. another reviewer claims he measured it to be about 247mm when cl at 10feet. why did you get rid of it?

@learningcameras 8 лет назад

I didn't get rid of it. Feel free to share the video. Sometimes youtube auto marks comments spam if they contain links or certain words though. 247mm at 10ft would definitely not worry me on a 300mm lens although I would agree, that is a fairly large amount of focus breathing if that is indeed true. I'm not sure what I would be shooting that would ever fall in that range. Personally I used it for portraits and wildlife (more its intended purpose) or even sports which would probably take place at least 40+ft from the subject when at 300mm and most of the time way further than that. If it did fall to 247mm at 10ft, I certainly would not have noticed it as I don't think I have ever shot a subject that close with a 300mm lens.

@helthuismartin 4 года назад

I have the Nikon AF-S version.Its optical totaly perfect.

@estoylisto 3 года назад

The Nikon version sharpness is incomparable... It is too sharp that in the future it would easily keep up with >100MP cameras, only then people will be able to discover how sharp it is... yet it cost about 3 times the price ... I liked the Nikon yet couldn't justify the price .. I bought the older copy of this lens (same optics with optical stabilization) for 700$ which is less than 10% of the Nikon version

@fabricenicod7432 3 года назад

Have you use it with Canon r6 🤔 thanks

@rc-wingman5719 2 года назад

Yes. I used it on r6. no problem 😉

@themarksmanABP 4 года назад

I wonder what performance you'd get on an a9 with mc11 as of now...

@MrPhilbautista 4 года назад

There are reviews on this combo. Just type it in your search.

@themarksmanABP 4 года назад

@@MrPhilbautista ye I can't seem to find any upto date reviews, I've been searching. Do you know of any bro?

@MrPhilbautista 4 года назад

@@themarksmanABP Nope. Latest was 2 years ago and biggest gripe at the time was slight delay in getting focus. You might wanna check firmware update fixes, if any.

@StephanEilert 8 лет назад

I would love to see this lens on a 7D mk II or 70D. Do you still have it?

@learningcameras 8 лет назад

+Stephan Eilert No I do not, It's not a lens I would use frequently. I would imagine it being a great option on the 7D2 though for sports/wildlife. You could even get a 1.4x extender on it and get some crazy range at F4 max aperture on the 7D2 which would be amazing for wildlife though the AF would likely be a little slower.

@StephanEilert 8 лет назад

+Dan Watson Thank you, sir. I really want to buy this lens, because prime is too expensive and zooms are more useful, but I want to see how it performs on APSC bodies, mainly on my 70D. Wish I could rent and test it, not the case here. Anyhow, great review, thanks.

@nymet428 8 лет назад

+Stephan Eilert you can rent lenses

@StephanEilert 8 лет назад

no, I cant where I live ;)

@nymet428 8 лет назад

+Stephan Eilert look up lens rentals online and see if they will ship where you live if that's the reason you can't rent any because you don't think any are around you.

@MrKdr500 10 лет назад

i want to purchase a 1.4x for this lense but i've been told that canon 1.4x can sometimes have problems with 3rd party lenses, have you tried it with a canon 1.4x or should i just get the sigma 1.4x?

@learningcameras 10 лет назад

I didn't try either 1.4 on this lens but I have not heard of issues with the Canon. Also, Sigma is pretty good about issuing updates when things do become issues and with the lens dock adapter, I can update my lens firmware myself in under 5 min.

@MrKdr500 10 лет назад

LearningCameras.com thanks, but i would like to know if canon one works fine before i buy otherwise i'll get sigma.

@dinoblack5611 10 лет назад

MrKdr500 I have 2.0 Sigma extender I use with Canon body on this lens. It is fantastic as far as compatibility. I think I was a little greedy. If you shoot at night (football games) I'd get the 1.4x. But mixing extenders and lenses has never really worked out for me. The extender should match lens not camera in my experience.

@MrKdr500 10 лет назад

Dino Black does it slow down the focus very much?

@dinoblack5611 10 лет назад

MrKdr500 It is slowed a little. Not enough to bother me yet. 1.4 should be even less. Cool thing is you can adjust that with the dock. If you ask me the dock should have come with the lens but no one asked me. Only extra 60 bucks. With it you can adjust focus speed. It says that adjustment comes at the expense of accuracy. I haven't experienced that yet.

@hof8231 10 лет назад

I purchased this lens about a year ago. It looks exactly the same, has all the same features, etc. Is this a newer model of that? I can't find anything definitive, but it looks like exactly the same lens.

@learningcameras 10 лет назад

Yes, this is a new version of that lens. It is very similar...almost identical but it has Sigmas new design language and some tweaks including the ability to work with the new lens dock.

@MrKdr500 10 лет назад

does your lense have the "S" embossed in the side? if it does then it's the same as this one but if it does not then it's the older unit...

@preferredstock9338 8 лет назад

Sony 70-200mm F4 is probably a better focal length for portraits over this Sigma both on FF and DX cropped sensors, but this lens is terrific for wildlife and sports photography.

@CinematographyLischkaChannel2 Год назад

I didn't fall in love with it, barely touch it.

@bitspacemusic 9 лет назад

Compression? Please don't tell me you think telephoto perspective is a real thing. Sure, you take advantage of your camera's full resolution, but the same compression is present in wide angle shots too (shot from the same spot). You just have to crop the WA shot (and throw away resolution).

@ErJuli1Piano 9 лет назад

exactly, you throw away resolution

@sctm81 6 лет назад

Wow. Sigma is giving the big boys a real run for their money.

@sunny8784 8 лет назад

I would rather keep my Nikon 70-200 VR1 for portraits (weighs 2 to 3 lbs less and cost me 800 used), and if i need more reach, i would rather purchase the Sigma 150-600mm Sport for wildlife and sports photography (paid 1900 new) totaling 2700 dollars spent. The 150-600mm Sport is outstanding for wildlife, and it weighs less than that 300mm f/2.8, which is way too short to where you will have to purchase a 2 TC. The 150-600 Sport has all the same features and its weather sealing, build quality is superb (not to mention its optics are fantastic). You can also purchase a 1.4 TC for the 150-600 and get even more reach as you will be max'd with the 300mm. Nice lens, but doesn't fit well for what is currently out and available. JMHO.

@tiedtkeio 10 лет назад

Yey :D

@dennisogden1546 9 лет назад

Really enjoyed the video thanks Hey with the money you saved you can buy some razors now to shave with .........Seriously Your video spoke more with the images than with the words ...now that is a complement ...

@dvk323 9 лет назад

All provided images make proof of sharpness problem, again one more video from mr. bla-bla-bla