New glass on the way... Sigma 120-400 DG OS APO

Discussion in 'Digital Cameras & Equipment' started by Tim, May 25, 2008.

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  1. mSummers

    mSummers Member

    me too. When I order, I always select ground shipping and I always receive the package the next day and I'm in Maryland
     
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    mSummers, May 27, 2008
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  2. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    first pics - Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS

    handheld, ~250-350mm, f/8, ISO 400, straight outta the camera (jpg), no retouch except for resizing.
    so far, this thing looks SHARP!

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    Tim, May 28, 2008
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  3. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    Good to hear.

    Got the 80-400VR rental today. Kind of reminds me why I prefer S drive or HSM. Looking forward to taking the new 500 Sigma for a test drive. Whenever it comes out.
     
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    Roger, May 28, 2008
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  4. Scottwdw

    Scottwdw Member

    Roger, if you have any questions about the 80-400VR, PM me. It's a bit temperamental but a good lens once you get used to it.
     
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    Scottwdw, May 28, 2008
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  5. Craig

    Craig Member Staff Member

    looks good Tim.

    Roger, here's a few thoughts I have on the nikon 80-400.
    -it does focus slow, but it does it consistently.
    -use the focus limiter switch, it really helps it grab focus quicker.
    -do not lock the A & M switch. leave it unlocked. This allows you to quickly unlock the focus limiter grab the focus ring and move it to the right end. then quickly put it back in af at the right end.
    you can usually do it by feel by not locking that switch.
    I love the lens, it will work great with the focus system on your d300.
    ,
     
    Craig, May 28, 2008
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  6. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    some more samples from my new lens...
    handheld, straight outta the camera, no PP except for resize. last one is 100% crop of 3rd one.

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    Tim, May 29, 2008
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  7. Craig

    Craig Member Staff Member

    Looks great Tim, its a winner.
    I love the bumped up max file size. thats perfect!
     
    Craig, May 29, 2008
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