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Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon F (FX) Review

Main Features

  • 300-800mm Focal Range
  • F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 5880g.
  • Diameter: 157mm
  • Length: 544mm
  • Min Focus Distance:6m
  • Max Magnification:0.14x

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Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Overview
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 300 - 800mm. With the max apertures of only f5.6 at 300mm, and f5.6 at 800mm, the lens is quite slow at both ends.
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Constant f5.6 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Heavy
Pricey
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 300-800mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Unknown
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F5.6
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 18
Optical Groups 16
Special Elements 2 ELD glass elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 6m
Max Magnification 0.14X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 5880g
Diameter 157mm
Length 544mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes rear holder for 46mm filters
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
Optional Accessories 1.4x EX Apo Tele Converter 2x EX Apo Tele Converter
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
is the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
is the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
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