Testseek.com have collected 22 expert reviews of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS and the average rating is 62%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS.
July 2011
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22 Reviews
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Abstract: Sigma's 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS telephoto zoom lens is targeted at amateur photographers who require an affordable long-zoom lens to complement, say, an 18-55mm or 18-85mm kit lens on their DSLR. Usable with both 35mm cameras (and 'full-frame' DSLRs) an...
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Published: 2014-10-29, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: In this second installment of lens recommendations for the Nikon D810, we've been analyzing the best performing models for landscape and wildlife photography. Admittedly when it comes to fast-paced photography there are better choices in Nikon's range but...
Published: 2014-06-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the second and final part of our comprehensive lens recommendations for the new entry-level Canon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200D. This time we've assessed zoom lenses from both the Canon and third party makers to see how well they perform on the camera, and...
Published: 2014-05-21, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Aimed at professional studio and landscape photographers, the full-frame 36-Mpix D800E with its modified AA filter effectively increasing resolution over the standard D800 model is the closest 35mm full-frame camera yet to rival larger formats in renderin...
Published: 2013-11-22, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following on from the lens recommendations for the earlier full-frame Nikon D600, we've now had the opportunity to assess a wide range lenses with that model's replacement, the 24-Mpix D610. We've analyzed a total of 95 Nikkor and third-party prime and zo...
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Published: 2013-10-10, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the third part in the series of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100 where we've analyzed nearly 46 Nikon and third-party telephoto prime and zoom models to assess their optical quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses are the bes...
Published: 2013-10-02, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is part one of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100 where we've tested over 120 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses are perform best when paired with Nikon's 24M-Pix A...
Abstract: Within the construction of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS there’s a Special Low Dispersion glass element to correct aberrations along with Super Multi Layer Coating to reduce flare. It also features Sigma’s Optical Stabilizer (OS) technology that cla...
Sharpness is good at 300mm, even when using the largest aperture of f/5.6, Effective 4stop optical stabiliser, Robust build quality,
Autofocus motor is quite noisy in operation, Front element extends and rotates during focusing, Lacks the 0.5x macro facility of Sigma's older 70300mm APO lens
Overall, the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS is a good buy at the price, but it's still outclassed by the more expensive and Tamron 70-300mm VC USD lenses.
