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Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX for Canon

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Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX for Canon

The Sigma 100-300mm provides a unique lens not quite matched by anything else. It is relatively small and light for a telephoto zoom (similar in size to Canon’s 70-200 f/2.8L) and with a fixed f/4.0 aperture, is faster at 300mm than the 100-400mm and other telephoto zooms. Numerous reviewers state that this, along with the 120-300 f/2.8, is the best lens Sigma makes because it is quite sharp, fairly easy to handhold in good light, and has image quality very similar to the Canon 100-400.

Roger’s take: First, let me say this is a superb lens. It’s sharp as a tack, autofocuses fairly well (apparently a bit less accurately in Canon mount when lighting is poor but otherwise is good), and pulls off the difficult twosome of being both reasonably sized and sturdily built. However, it reminds me of the expression “a triumph of technology over common sense.” It does what it does very well, but I personally don’t need what it does very often. If I want a telephoto lens, I generally want at least 400mm, and with a teleconverter mounted to it the 100-300mm loses some of its luster and becomes a rather ordinary f/5.6 lens. If I’m shooting up to 200mm, I’d rather have an f/2.8 lens. So I find it useful as a telezoom on a crop camera or to get a bit more reach than a 70-200 when the light is good. The bottom line: when I use it, I really like it, but I just don’t use it that often.

Specs:

Filter Size
82mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f4-32
Length
8.8”
Diameter
3.6”
Weight
3.25 lb
Hood
Included, no part number
Minimum Focusing Distance
5.6 feet
Maximum Magnification
0.20x
Angle of view: (full frame)
8-24 degrees
Zoom method
Internal, nonextending, nonrotating
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Internal, HSM motor, AF-MF switch, focus limiting switch
Aperture Blades
9, curved, circular
Groups/Elements
14/16
Low Dispersion Elements
3
Fluorite Elements
0
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
Yes
Flare resistance
-

Links:

MTF Chart:

Red lines indicate 10 lines/mm; green lines 30 lines/mm. Solid lines are Sagittal, dotted lines meridional.

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Construction:

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $51.75 ~$12.94 per day
7 days $69.00 ~$9.86 per day
10 days $93.25 ~$9.33 per day
14 days $120.75 ~$8.63 per day
21 days $162.25 ~$7.73 per day
30 days $203.50 ~$6.79 per day
45 days $265.75 ~$5.91 per day
60 days $310.50 ~$5.18 per day
90 days $400.25 ~$4.45 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$13.50 $65.25 ~$16.32 per day
7 days +$18.00 $87.00 ~$12.43 per day
10 days +$24.25 $117.50 $11.75 per day
14 days +$31.50 $152.25 ~$10.88 per day
21 days +$42.25 $204.50 ~$9.74 per day
30 days +$53.00 $256.50 $8.55 per day
45 days +$69.25 $335.00 ~$7.45 per day
60 days +$81.00 $391.50 ~$6.53 per day
90 days +$104.50 $504.75 ~$5.61 per day

Shipping

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