Sigma Nikon F 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 Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM: a full-frame telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, 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: Nikon F
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	1.5x	450mm	4.6°	5.5°

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Frequently asked questions

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

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 450mm on full frame, with a 4.6° horizontal and 5.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.