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Certified Keeper Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports
90 PixelMeter Score 18 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Versatile zoom range and constant f/2.8 aperture
  • High sharpness across the entire focal range
  • Robust, weather-sealed build quality
  • Effective optical stabilization system
  • Customizable focus and stabilization settings via USB dock
Cons Cons
  • Heavy and massive physical design
  • Vignetting at wider apertures and longer focal lengths
  • Expensive 105mm front filters and difficult lens hood usage
  • Slow or inconsistent autofocus performance
  • Reduced image quality when using teleconverters

Launch price Launch price $3,599
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 120-300mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 150–250 cm (0.12x)
Filter thread Filter thread 105mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 3390g (7 lb 7.6 oz) · 121.4 x 291 mm (4.78 x 11.46 in)

Announcement date Announcement date January 29, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,599
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series Art

Elements Elements 23
Groups Groups 18

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 120mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 300mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 20.4° - 8.2°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 150–250 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.12x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 3390g (7 lb 7.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 121.4mm (4.78 in)
Length Length 291mm (11.46 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 105mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 291mm

Lens hood Lens hood LH1220-01, included