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

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

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) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is also available in Sigma SA and Canon EF mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has a focal range of 300-800mm and 2.7X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 450 - 1200mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Zoom Method

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x and has a minimum focusing distance of 6m. 0.14x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f5.6 from 300mm all the way to the 800mm .

Optical Formula

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 16 groups . Special elements used in this design is 2 ELD glass elements.

Lens Hood

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

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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 2.7X
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
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