Markw
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Hello everyone! I currently own the NIkon 300mm F/4.0 AF-s version. I've been looking at the Sigma 120-300mm F/2.8 OS for quite a while now. It looks like a superb lens. Now, keep in mind, I am asking about the OS version of the lens. This is supposed to have a new, better design than the one seen in the non-OS model, and the photos are said to be much better than the previous version. I've had a look at the MTF charts, and, The Nikkor is decidedly better. But, since the Sigma is tested at F/2.8, and the Nikkor at F/4, I would expect this to be the case. The difference between the two, on the charts, is almost negligible anyway. The main difference I'm seeing in the chart is resolution. The Nikon is better, hands down. Especially at the corners. I've looked through hundreds of sample photos, and compare them to the shots I've got out of my 300/4. Honestly, alot of them seem very close and, besides the Sigma having (SLIGHT) green bokeh fringing and the Nikkor having (SLIGHT) magenta bokeh fringing, I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between the two.
Unfortunately, like many of Sigma's higher-priced lenses, there are VERY few good reviews out there on the lens. It's a bit hard to really research its performance because of this.
So, I turn to my lovely friends here to ask your opinion. If any of you own the lens, please chime in. If anyone has rented it, please chime in. If you think you have anything to add to the discussion, please chime in. But,please don't tell me to rent the lens. I understand that's an option. Trust me, I'm fully aware that it's a $200+ option.
Thanks in advance!
Mark
Unfortunately, like many of Sigma's higher-priced lenses, there are VERY few good reviews out there on the lens. It's a bit hard to really research its performance because of this.
So, I turn to my lovely friends here to ask your opinion. If any of you own the lens, please chime in. If anyone has rented it, please chime in. If you think you have anything to add to the discussion, please chime in. But,please don't tell me to rent the lens. I understand that's an option. Trust me, I'm fully aware that it's a $200+ option.
Thanks in advance!
Mark