Sigma 70-300 APO DG f/4-5.6 - questions

Sigma 70-300 APO DG f/4-5.6 - questions

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CB2152

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1,555 posts

132 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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I have the chance to acquire the aforementioned lens (brand new) for...well...basically free.

I appreciate it's not going to be spectacular as it's classed as a budget lens, but I've seen a few photos taken with it and they look pretty good. I'd be using it with a Nikon D5100, and I have a couple of confirmation questions:

I'm pretty sure it'll fit onto the D5100 with no problem, is this the case?

And will it autofocus when combined with the D5100? Again, I'm fairly sure it should, just want to confirm.


If anyone has any experience with the lens that'd be great, any pictures taken with it even greater (more great?)

Thanks all!

ChipsAndCheese

1,608 posts

163 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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As long as you get the Nikon mount version it will fit on the D5100. Looking at the specs for that lens (assuming I've linked to the correct one!) on the Wex website, it would appear to have a motor built in, so should autofocus on your D5100.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-sigma-70-300mm-...

FussyFez

972 posts

175 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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Can only help with pics:

http://www.pixel-peeper.com/adv/?lens=250&came...


I love that website.

CB2152

Original Poster:

1,555 posts

132 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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That looks like the one!

In that case then, I'll look at getting it ordered, thanks smile

Edit:
That PixelPeep site looks like a great resource, I hadn't seen it before, thank you

Edited by CB2152 on Thursday 31st July 14:51

FussyFez

972 posts

175 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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CB2152 said:
That looks like the one!

In that case then, I'll look at getting it ordered, thanks smile

Edit:
That PixelPeep site looks like a great resource, I hadn't seen it before, thank you

Edited by CB2152 on Thursday 31st July 14:51
I used it alot recently before deciding on my purchases.

Priceless for comparing specific lenses on specific cameras.

Crush

15,077 posts

168 months

Saturday 2nd August 2014
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I have one with my D3200, very pleased with it for the cost smile

CB2152

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1,555 posts

132 months

Saturday 2nd August 2014
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That's good to know smile Apparently mine was dispatched yesterday evening, so waiting with baited breath now...