Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens Review and Specs

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

Main Features

800mm Focal Range

F5.6 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 46mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) 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) Telephoto Prime 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 800mm. With the max aperture of only f5.6 at 800mm, it is considered a slow lens.
Sigma 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 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 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
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