120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport
- 120-300mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- Min focus 1.5 m
Quick answer
The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 120-300mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 120-300mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 120-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 23 elements in 18 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 105 mm
- Length
- 291 mm
- Diameter
- 121.4 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport?
At 120-300mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
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 | 120–300mm | 6.9–17.1° | 8.2–20.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 180–450mm | 4.6–11.4° | 5.5–13.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport?
It zooms across 120-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 120-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 180–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–11.4° horizontal and 5.5–13.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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