Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens

Specification

Lens specifications:
• Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
• Angle of view: 20.4-6.2 degrees
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 blades
• Minimum aperture: f32
• Minimum focusing distance: 150cm
• Maximum magnification: 1:4.2
• Filter size: 77mm
• Dimensions: 92 x 203mm (diameter x length)
• Weight: 1750 grams

What's in the box:
• 120-400mm lens
• Lens hood
• Fitted padded case
• Front and rear caps
• Instuction manual

Available lens mounts:
• 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM - Sigma, Canon, Nikon
• 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 DG HSM - Sony, Pentax

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Reviews

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Reviewed by Vanda Wallace

Date Added: Sunday 19 April, 2009

Bought this lens 2 weeks ago and the service from Bristol Cameras was excellent. 5 stars for that. The lens is big, solid and heavy. It is taking a bit of getting used to but the results are coming. Hand held some of the pictures at full zoom look a bit soft but others are pin sharp with amazing detail. So I am assuming its my technique thats at fault and not the lens. The OS works very well and really does give you an advantage hand held at slow speed. On a tripod the results are consistantly excellent at all lengths and apertures. I mean amazing details down to being able to count the pores on someones skin at full zoom range. Excellent value lens and well recommended

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by Mark Richards

Date Added: Friday 23 January, 2009

I bought this lens mostly for wildlife shooting, and also for use at motorsport events. So far I have only managed to try it on the former at WWT Slimbridge, I am very happy with the results, crisp, sharp images despite the flat light conditions on the day; the OS earnt its money too as it meant I didn't need to lug a tripod around with me. Although the lens includes a zoom lock to keep it at the 120mm end, I've found mine is properly torqued and doesn't creep even without the lock on. It is a tad heavy for a walk-about lens, but if you get a decent strap it is not too bad:- the strap on the lens case is far too short unless simply slung over one shoulder which is a bit risky, an old / spare laptop bag strap sorts that though. I found I couldn't fit the lens into my Lowepro Orion Trekker II in its case (let alone on the camera) but a Slingshot 300 holds it nicely, with a battery grip on the camera body and leaving the tripod mount on the lens. The tripod mount can only be removed with the lens detached from the body, a bit odd but not a massive inconvenience. I would certainly be happy to recommend this lens to others. Mine is the Canon-compatible version, though they're likely to be much of a muchness.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by Philip Battersby

Date Added: Friday 03 October, 2008

An upgrade to the Sigma 135-400. The optical stabilisation works well despite critics who say otherwise. Resolution improved over the 135-400, just as sharp at 400 as at 120. A good buy for a general use medium telephoto.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

FAQs

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Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 22nd July 2010
Question: Would this lens be compaible with a Nikon D5000?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes in Nikon fitting this lens is compatible with the Nikon D5000 including autofocus.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 7th January 2010
Question: Is the Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens compatible with the Canon EOS 7D?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens (in Canon fitting) is fully compatible with the Canon EOS 7D D-SLR camera.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 15th June 2009
Question: How long is Sigma 120-400mm lens when it is completely open?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, when the zoom setting is at the 400mm mark the total length of the lens is 29cm.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 21st March 2009
Question: Hi, can you please tell me if this lens is fully compatible with the Nikon D70?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens (in Nikon fitting) is fully compatible with the Nikon D70 D-SLR camera.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 20th March 2009
Question: Is the Sigma 120-400 suitable for use on all Nikon digital bodies - including those with FX (full-frame) sensors, like the D3?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes as this lens is a DG series lens then it is suitable for 35mm, APS-C and full frame sensor sized cameras.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 27th January 2009
Question: I have a Canon EOS 20D. Is the 120 - 400mm compatible?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens, in Canon fitting, is fully compatible with the EOS 20D D-SLR camera.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 27th January 2009
Question: Is the lens fully functional with a Nikon D90, including AF?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens, in Nikon fitting, is fully compatible with the Nikon D90.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 31st August 2008
Question: Is the Sigma 120-400 f4.5-5.6 APO DG HSM lens suitable for the Nikon D50 please?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens (in Nikon fitting) is fully compatible with the Nikon D50 digital slr camera.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 29th August 2008
Question: Will this lens, with Nikon fitting, be fully compatible with my D200
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens (in Nikon fitting) is fully compatible with the Nikon D200 digital slr camera.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 8th August 2008
Question: Hi there, I have a Canon EOS 400D and could you tell me using this lens on my EOS 400D would it retain the auto focus. Also could you tell me if I coupled it with the Sigma 1.4x converter would it still retain auto focus or would it be manual. many thanks andy.
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, this lens (in Canon fit) would be fine when used on a Canon EOS 400D including AF operation. However if you attach either the 1.4x or 2x Sigma EX converter then you would only have manual focus.
Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

Date Added: 2nd August 2008
Question: Hi, will this lens fit my Canon EOS 350D?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens (in Canon fitting) will be fully compatible with the EOS 350D camera.

Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens Question

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