Quick answer
The Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 800mm at f/5.6 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM: a full-frame telephoto prime lens with a 800mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM specifications
What can you shoot with the Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM?
At 800mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, 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 | 800mm | 2.6° | 3.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 1200mm | 1.7° | 2.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM?
It is a fixed 800mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 800mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/5.6.
What is the Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 1200mm on full frame, with a 1.7° horizontal and 2.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG HSM fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
