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Quick answer
The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 300-800mm at f/5.6 for the Sigma SA mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 300-800mm f/5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sigma SA
- Focal length
- 300-800mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM?
At 300-800mm this is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 300–800mm | 2.6–6.9° | 3.1–8.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 450–1200mm | 1.7–4.6° | 2.1–5.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM?
It zooms across 300-800mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 300-800mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.6.
What is the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 450–1200mm on full frame, with a 1.7–4.6° horizontal and 2.1–5.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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