Lenses
Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG HSM (Nikon)
A digitally optimised telephoto zoom lens covering ultra-telephoto up to 300mm.
This lens represents a revolutionary leap forward in ease of use. This was achieved by transforming a large-aperture 300mm F2.8 lens into a zoom lens that allows you to determine the picture composition you want without having to change your vantage point.
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SLD glass and aspherical lenses
It has two SLD (the special low dispersion) glass elements in front group and another element of SLD is being used for rear group for excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The new lens coating reduces flare and ghost, a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum natural colour balance. It prides excellent imaging capability like a prime lens.
Hyper sonic motor
The AF drive for Sigma SA, Canon and Nikon cameras is equipped with a silent, responsive and high speed HSM , which also provides full-time manual focus function.
Sigma Apo Tele Converters (optional)
High-speed focusing is possible when this lens is used with dedicated APO EX tele-converters (1.4x and 2x). By adding an APO tele-converter, which is sold separately, you can use this lens as a 168-420mm F4 AF tele-zoom lens with a 1.4x tele-converter, or as a 240-600mm F5.6 AF ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a 2x tele-converter. It is also possible to use AE (Automatic Exposure) function, even EX Tele-converters are attached to the lens.
Internal Focusing and Internal Zooming
Since focusing and zooming do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. In addition, since the front of the lens does not rotate, a circular polarizing filter can be easily attached and use.
| Lens Construction | 18 Elements in 16 Groups |
| Angle of View | 20.4 - 8.2 degrees |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 Blades |
| Minimum Aperture | F32 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 150-250cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:8.6 |
| Filter Size | 105mm |
| Dimensions | Diameter 113mm X Length 271mm |
| Weight | 2600g |
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Please note that this list is for guidance only. We will always advise you if for any reason the equipment is to be supplied with a different number of batteries.
Where applicable, all batteries will be fully charged before dispatch, except in the event of a turnaround where the client will be advised accordingly.
The following equipment can work with the Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG HSM (Nikon) -
| Daily Hire | £27.50 (£33.00) | Weekend Hire | £41.67 (£50.00) |
| Weekly Hire | £62.50 (£75.00) | 2 Weekly Hire | £108.33 (£130.00) |
| 3 Weekly Hire | £155.83 (£187.00) | Deposit | £463.00 |
Prices shown above as Ex VAT in black (Inc VAT in red). These prices are for hire only - courier charges will apply. All equipment will be delivered by 12pm on the day before the hire period and collected the day after the hire has finished. For more details, visit our How to Hire section.
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Photography Monthly - September 2007 ‘…it is a cracking piece of optical engineering with good wide-open performance that quickly jumps to excellent within a stop of the widest aperture. Distortion is negligible and aberrations are very well controlled.’ ‘The lens is a fast prime with the ability to zoom out - an excellent concept. It does have superb optical performance.’ |
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Digital Photographer - Issue 58 The lens is fitted with Sigma’s HSM autofocus system and is quiet and responsive in use. Focusing speed is dependent on the camera that it is fitted to, but this lens is fast! In our tests, we found the contrast throughout the zoom range to be consistently good and it’s virtually as sharp wide open as it is stopped down two or three apertures. Control of aberrations is excellent, helped no doubt by the inclusion of four SLD elements: two in the front group and two in the rear. |
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