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Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL SD SR VR announced - mst - 01-07-2020

Ever since Sigma released the first version of their 120-300/2.8 (almost 15 years ago!), I kept asking myself why no-one else releases a similar product.

Here we go, finally... and at that price point, the current Sigma Sports looks even more attractive than before.

https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/f-mount/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_120-300mmf_28e_fl_ed_sr_vr/spec.htm

I'm surprised they went for a massive filter thread instead of drop-in filters that are common on pro teles.


RE: Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL SD SR VR announced - obican - 01-07-2020

...9500$.

I guess that's the market range for photo equipment now.


RE: Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL SD SR VR announced - mst - 01-07-2020

The Sigma sells for less than 3000 new and for less than 2000 used. And it's not much heavier than the new Nikkor, so there isn't even a FL weight advantage as it exists in other high end Nikkor lenses.


RE: Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL SD SR VR announced - JJ_SO - 01-07-2020

When I tried the Sigma (it was on my list to get, but this time I went for a try first), I felt it front heavy, generally hefty to hold and like the Nikon, having no Arca-Swiss tripod socket. I felt I was better of with Sigma's 70-200/2.8 Sports. The Nikon is newer, so I expect it to perform slightly better than the Sigma - but not 3 times better.