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Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM

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Pros

  • solidly-built and performs well
  • the lens stands well on its own

Cons

  • lacking VR/IS and weather sealing
  • Canon 300 II has no equal IMO
  • Sony users are limited to mechanical focusing strategies
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  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 300 mm
  • no
  • Normal
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Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM - Variants

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    • Canon EF
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300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM for Canon EF
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300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM for Nikon F
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Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM - Pros & Cons

Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM

Pros

  • solidly-built and performs well
  • the lens stands well on its own

Cons

  • lacking VR/IS and weather sealing
  • Canon 300 II has no equal IMO
  • Sony users are limited to mechanical focusing strategies
  • light falloff is a bit more noticeable
  • the hood is flocked to reduce stray light from entering the lens

Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Nikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min32
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
Elements11
Groups9
Special elements / coatings2 ELD elements
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Dimensions
Weight111.11 oz
Diameter4.84 in
Length13.78 in
Filter size1.81 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 300
Maximum magnification0.13 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance4
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Tripod collaryes
Hood suppliedyes

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Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM Sigma - Editorial Reviews (1)

Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO Review
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Published: 31.10.2005
Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO Review

Looking for a Sigma 300mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

By Andrew Alexander
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