Telephoto Shootout: Sigma vs. Sigma

Sigma 120-300 f2.8 EX...

In this battle of 300mm f/2.8 lenses, we compare Sigma's prime against its sibling fixed aperture zoom to see which one you'll want for your camera bag.

By Jack Howard Posted May 21, 2007

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Sigma 120-300 f2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM

Canon 1DMiiN with Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM. 1/1000 @ f/2.8 ISO 200 at about 200mm. The single biggest selling point of the physically bigger 120-300mm f/2.8 Sigma is the ability to zoom in or out. 300mm was too tight for the composition and framing I had in mind, so I could zoom out to 200mm (197mm per EXIF) and make the shot as I saw it. Backing up to make the same frame at 300mm wasn't a possibility because of the building behind me!

Telephoto Shootout: Sigma vs. Sigma

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