Sigma Canon EF Telephoto

300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM

300mm
f/2.8
Telephoto

Quick answer

The Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 300mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

A 300mm f/2.8 full-frame telephoto prime lens, the Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM specifications

Brand: Sigma
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 300mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Telephoto

What can you shoot with the Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM?

At 300mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:

Sports and action
Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Compressing distant landscapes

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	300mm	6.9°	8.2°
APS-C	1.6x	480mm	4.3°	5.2°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM?

It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.

Is the Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 300mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 480mm on full frame, with a 4.3° horizontal and 5.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.