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Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Canon EF Review

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

Main Features

  • 800mm Focal Range
  • F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 4900g.
  • Diameter: 157mm
  • Length: 521mm
  • Min Focus Distance:7m
  • Max Magnification:0.11x
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Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Overview

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has a fixed focal lenght of 800mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 1280mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 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).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 800mm f5.6L IS USM in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.11x and has a minimum focusing distance of 7m. 0.11x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has a max aperture of F5.6 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.

Optical Formula

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 9 groups . Special elements used in this design is 2 ELD glass elements.

Lens Hood

Sigma 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 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Slow Aperture for a Prime Lens
Heavy
Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 800mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F5.6
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 2 ELD glass elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 7m
Max Magnification 0.11X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 4900g
Diameter 157mm
Length 521mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes drop-in 46mm filters
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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