A Review of the Sigma 300-800mm f5.6 zoom lens

By: Miles Hecker
Introduction
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Some people like dinosaurs, others like the Loch Ness monster, but my favorite monster is a beast of a different kind, it's theSigma 300-800mm f /5.6 EXzoom lens, nicknamed by Romy Ocon 'the Sigmonster'. First announced by Sigma at Photokina 2002 it is a beast whose legend is growing daily among the seekers of the ultimate super telephoto lens. It's size is truly leviathan, 21.4 inches in length and 12.7 lbs in weight. It's front element is 6 inches in width. It's street price hovers near a beastly $6000.

David & Goliath
On top the Sigmonster, below EOS 400mm f/5.6
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