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135mm Tests on favorite test subject - Samson #43026
09/06/17 08:56 AM
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As usual, my test subject for a new lens, is the one and only Samson the Great. I caught him sun bathing in morning window light. All shots were with the Nikon D800 body and the fantastic Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art lens.











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Re: 135mm Tests on favorite test subject - Samson [Re: Scott Flaherty] #43027
09/08/17 04:25 PM
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Hi Scott!

Great to see you. I thought the art lenses were all cropped frame. The images have really nice bokeh.

James

Re: 135mm Tests on favorite test subject - Samson [Re: James Morrissey] #43029
09/09/17 08:12 PM
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Nope, they're full frame lenses. And they're fantastic! Actually, most of my lenses are now either Sigma Art or Sigma Sports lenses. They've really upped their game in the past few years.

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Re: 135mm Tests on favorite test subject - Samson [Re: Scott Flaherty] #43030
09/11/17 04:49 PM
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Thanks, Scott. That is exciting. LOL, I have not purchased a new lens since my Sigma 120-300 F2.8, and I am excited about a few new offerings - when the cash is available. For example, I am really looking hard at the 45mm TS. Maybe I can get a 'new used' for less too...as the old lenses were also excellent.

Anyway, back to Sigma, I only have the 120-300 f2.8, and outside of the fact that the focus motor has died twice in 7 years, it is a great piece of glass.

James

Re: 135mm Tests on favorite test subject - Samson [Re: James Morrissey] #43032
09/11/17 09:07 PM
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If your 120-300 is 7 years old, it's more than likely the version before the Sports version, right? While the optical formula is similar, the build quality and QA inspection process are vastly improved. I absolutely love both my Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 Sport and my Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.5 Sport. And while it may sound like it, I'm not actually sponsored by Sigma. wink


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