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. 1/2000 @ f/2.8 ISO 400 at 300mm -- I had to crop in a little bit on this one to make the bird bigger in the frame. The sunlit branches at the top of the frame are a touch sharper than the little brown bird, another example of just how critical focusing can be with a telephoto at short distances. The slight breeze tweaked the bird's position just enough to throw it out of focus, unfortunately.

Telephoto Shootout: Sigma vs. Sigma

Photo by Jack Howard

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