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

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

Main Features

  • 800mm Focal Range
  • F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 46mm ( Drop-in type)
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 4,900g / 10.78 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 157mm x 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 a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeExcellent
SportsExcellent
PortraitPoor
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingPoor
Walk AroundPoor
VloggingPoor
LandscapePoor
MacroPoor

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35mm FF 4590gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
800mm reach great for Wildlife Photography
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CONs
Slow Aperture for a Prime Lens
Heavy


Lens Mount

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have a 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 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has a maximum diameter of 157mm and total length of 521mm. It weighs 4900g / 172.8 oz.

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has a Drop-in type filter holder with a filter thread of 46mm.




Focal Range

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has a fixed focal length of 800mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 1200mm.


Tripod Collar

With a total length of 521mm and a weight of 4900g, the Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.

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 Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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35mm FF 4590gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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.

Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR: 0.18x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR: 0.16x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport: 0.15x - (Compare)

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.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR
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35mm FF 3,800 g / 8.36 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR
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35mm FF 3,810 g / 8.38 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR
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35mm FF 1,460 g / 3.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II
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35mm FF 5,900 g / 12.98 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 550 g / 1.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G
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35mm FF 350 g / 0.77 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II
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35mm FF 4590 g / 10.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 3810 g / 8.38 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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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 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
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