Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL SD SR VR announced - Printable Version +- Opticallimits (https://forum.opticallimits.com) +-- Forum: Forums (https://forum.opticallimits.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=4) +--- Forum: Nikon (https://forum.opticallimits.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=12) +--- Thread: Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL SD SR VR announced (/showthread.php?tid=4620) |
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. |