Quick answer
The Sigma 600mm f/8 Mirror is a super telephoto mirror lens covering 600mm at f/8.0 for the Sigma SA mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 600mm f/8 mirror telephoto lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Sigma 600mm f/8 Mirror specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sigma SA
- Focal length
- 600mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/8.0
- Lens type
- Mirror
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 4 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.34x
- Filter thread
- 30 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 600mm f/8 Mirror?
At 600mm this is a super telephoto mirror, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
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 | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 900mm | 2.3° | 2.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 600mm f/8 Mirror use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 600mm f/8 Mirror?
It is a fixed 600mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/8.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 600mm f/8 Mirror a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 600mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/8.0.
What is the Sigma 600mm f/8 Mirror equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 900mm on full frame, with a 2.3° horizontal and 2.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
