Here are some RAW-converted sample images taken with the D200. All bird images kindly provided and copyright by Thomas Bauer!. It may be worth to note that all these images were taken without a tripod/monopod.
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Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
100.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/4.0 @ 1/400s
Size
2613x3898
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
320
Focal Length
100.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.6 @ 1/640s
Size
2613x3898
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
320
Focal Length
120.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/4.0 @ 1/500s
Size
3898x2613
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
210.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.6 @ 1/350s
Size
3898x2613
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/6.3 @ 1/1000s
Size
3872x2592
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
300.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.6 @ 1/1000s
Size
3872x2592
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
300.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/6.3 @ 1/320s
Size
3872x2592
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
300.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.0 @ 1/1000s
Size
3872x2592
Verdict
The Sigma AF 100-300mm f/4 EX DG HSM APO is one of the most impressive Sigma lenses tested to date. It is able to
deliver a near-flawless performance with great resolution figures, low vignetting, low distortions, low CAs
and a very decent bokeh (albeit slightly underdeveloped regarding the moderate max. aperture unless your main subject
is fairly close). It works reasonably well with the Sigma AF 1.4x DG EX converter but there's no free lunch here for obvious reasons. The Sigma is quite a monster of a lens but the combination of speed and focal length range simply
takes its toll regarding size and weight requirements. The build quality is exceptionally high and combined
with the snappy AF it was a joy to use the lens in the field.
