Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG SLD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 3.3 x 3.3 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JELXYE
• Item model number: 727-107
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 4, 2006

Product Description

Covering the most frequently used focal lengths, from mid to long-range telephoto, this one convenient lens lets you handle an unprecedented range of subjects from landscapes to fast action sports. Sigma's advanced design incorporates a 5-group zoom system to achieve sharp, high contrast results throughout the entire zoom range. Three SLD glass elements eliminate the secondary spectra effect normally associated with telephotos. The new DG multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting, and creates an optimium color balance throughout the entire zoom range, resulting in better picture quality. And the rear focus system keeps the front lens from rotating, giving you easier use of polarizing filters. A convenient built-in rotary tripod mount eliminates vibration during shutter release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sent it back, June 27, 2008

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Stujoe's on Fire (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG SLD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I bought this as an open box return from Amazon. I found the lens to be soft and to have an odd color cast. I ended up returning it to Amazon as it was just not up to my standards that I am used to. I have owned other Sigma lenses that were fine (10-20mm and 70-300mm for Nikon).

It could have been because it was a return but, unfortunately, Sigma has discontinued this lens so I had little choice but to try for a non-new one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sigma lens, April 29, 2008

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K. Hanley - See all my reviews
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As far as sharpness vs. cost is was a good lens, we ended up returning it for one main reason, the zoom ring was so loose if you pointed the lens downward it would rotate on its own. granted you aren't going to be shooting strait down but if you move positions and tilt the lens down during repositioning the lens will not maintain the same zoom focal length.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Optics for the money, December 20, 2009

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Camera/ PC Guy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG SLD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Well, I bought this lens and it is good for the money. It is very hard to find lens so it will be more of a collectors item later on.

That said, the lens focus is pretty fast and accurate. 400mm 800mm at F5.6 is super nice. The lens does suffer creep when pointed down. It is much less heavy than the Sigma 50-500 lens. Focus is faster as well.

It is a little soft at f5.6 at 400mm but punch down to 6.3 or more and it gets sharp.

I am giving it 5 stars because nothing really competes with this lens at price or peformance.

Pros:
Light weight, fairly sharp, Cheap


Cons:
Lens Creep