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Sigma AF 300mm f/4 APO HSM : Specifications and Opinions

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The Sigma AF 300mm f/4 APO HSM is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, discontinued. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 800 €;

3 users have given it an average vote of 9.0 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	300 mm
Angle of view	8.3°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	10 elements in 7 groups
Min. focus distance	1.20 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.33x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Built-in
Weather sealing	No
Weight	1340 g
Dimensions	90 x 194 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Jacopo Pasqualotto

sent on March 14, 2023

Pros: I speak for the old version Apo NOT hsm: F4 constant, telescopic hood, robust construction, effective macro, FF optics, has the toughest tripod ring I've ever seen!

Cons: Damn sticky coating !!! Af decidedly slow, front\\back focus for the Nikon version with SLR motor.

Opinion: I had to put +20 in correction to have an exact focus, but otherwise I am very satisfied. 1) The autofocus is extremely slow from one end of the useful stroke to the other, but once the subject is hooked the reactivity improves a lot 2) the rubbery coating, once stabilized with ipa first and silicone oil then, guarantees an excellent grip 3) the hood is telescopic and beautiful deep 4) blurred pleasant 5) good yield already at TA 6) the tripod ring is a great fit: Made like a tank, it rotates 360 degrees and can be easily opened and removed 7) solid internal mechanics: the AF wheels are all made of metal 8) has the diaphragm ring 9) inexpensive in the second-hand market 10) does not produce flares

Lucacampi

sent on December 06, 2014

Pros: Construction materials, ease of use, compatibility (see description), ratio 1: 3, sliding lens hood

Cons: Compatibility (see description), AF slow (version HSM)

Opinion: I have a version of HSM, purchased mainly for some proof of birdlife or your use macro, the problem that I highlight in a greater compatibility, a bit 'special, with my 5Dmk2 with fw 2.1.2 works in full, in all the openings, even with multiplier (Sigma 1.4x) ... but with my 60d with or without multiplier (Sigma 1.4x) only works to F4 .... For the rest, AF except that if not used only the central point of MAF is in crisis ... what solved with the use of the imitator ... LA My copy does not present defects front / back focus and the image quality is very good for me ... I exploit the full already F4 .... for € 150 that I paid used I think I'll keep it as long as the field ....

Silvide

sent on August 14, 2013

Pros: Excellent optical quality especially from f / 5.6 onwards. Rugged construction with finishing Zen that over time does not tend to deteriorate as the EX finish. Built-in hood. Detachable collar and well conceived, can be rotated 360 °. The 'AF is reasonably fast (version HSM for Canon and Sigma) with the nut MF disabled during use in AF. Reproduction ratio 1: 3.

Cons: The version is not HSM (bayonet Nikon, Minolta and Pentax) is equipped with a traditional slow AF with the transmission spindle (can come to the aid of the limiter focus, but is not usable in the range from 2 to 3 meters). Specimens with Nikon mount (like mine) may have annoying problems of back / front focus on remediable DSLR where you can calibrate the AF.

Opinion: I have a non HSM used at the time of the Slide, with film cameras (F70, F90X, F100) and now with renewed satisfaction with D800.rnAll'epoca the F100 had to seek the assistance of Mamiya who solved a problem dialogue rechippando the lens. Now I make use predominantly macro using his skills as a magnification where, DX format, approaches a reproduction ratio of 1: 2. I am very pleased especially for the focus this lens, as paintings, is able to generate, as well as its working distance that allows me to shoot subjects particularly elusive. The copy I have is penalized by a front focus that I corrected with the AF setting on room (no problem to use a macro) .rnNon recommend that you use for sessions photo hunt because, while supporting the use of its teleconverter with good results, is the slow autofocus penalizing employment. However, for close-ups is on the contrary a lot of fun and ancora today, thanks to a 'high quality optics, gives unexpected soddisfazioni.rn

Photos taken with Sigma AF 300mm f/4 APO HSM

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HI RES 16.1 MP

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In parade .............. Freehand Sigma APO 300 f / 4

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HI RES 5.7 MP

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Crossing 2 .............. Freehand Sigma APO 300 f / 4

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Soloist .............. Freehand Sigma APO 300 f / 4

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0 comments, 1186 views

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0 comments, 201 views

HI RES 24.2 MP

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0 comments, 219 views

HI RES 23.5 MP

Figure .............. Freehand Sigma APO 300 f / 4

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1 comments, 1053 views

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0 comments, 1006 views

HI RES 5.9 MP

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