First falls on the size of the lens. It is not a small, lightweight lens, more of a racing car.
Handling is therefore not quite as simple.
Positive falls immediately on the good workmanship, the excellent feel of the surface.
The adjusting rings are quite easy to move, without much effort. When fully extended lens has one
For overhead photos sometimes the Eindruch than when the lens retracts almost by itself again.
The mobile unit of the lens is therefore quite difficult. However, it is not really a problem
represents, the retraction of the lens is just mechanically lighter from his hand.
The stabilization is clearly noticeable, but does not fall into the negative weight.
Photos from the hand under cloudy skies are possible without any problems. Here you realize then but the
Progress of lenses with sensor. Wonder this sensor can also not accomplish. 2 to
3 stops to bring this facility, this must be true.
Mir are in bright sunshine superb close-ups of approaching bees on flowers
succeeded with shutter speeds without noticeable noise.
Photographed only with 400mm focal length in the distance already shows, in my opinion a little noise.
So it seems to me, when I look at the pictures. I have not seen a photo lab, but subjectively
I have the feeling.
Earlier telephoto zoom - lenses but also had this noise at max. Zoom. I try this with
another setting in the camera to compensate. I have the "brilliance" when something D300s
raised. This, however, only with limited success. In my defense, let me say that I the D300s
possess only for a few months and the possibilities of this camera had not yet been exhausted.
All in all I'm fully satisfied with the lens and the Sigma would buy again.
Review:
+ Good results in terms of sharpness and brilliance
+ Very good handling
+ Good quality in the processing
+ Appealing touch
+ Functioning stability Sensor
+ Relatively quiet servomotor
+ Autofocus fast enough
+ Very good price / performance ratio
+ Exact metal bayonet lock
- Relatively large and heavy, requires a lot of space.
- Handling thus not easy.
Result: 5 stars because nearly every other telephoto zoom lenses in the price / performance category are not really smaller and lighter.
Addendum: 03/18/2015
After switching to the camera Nikon D800 I have also sold this lens and the Sigma 50-500mm bought.
Until then, the 120-400mm was a good companion and has even conceded a good sale price. This should also be mentioned here again. You get even more good money for the glass when it is well treated.
