Field Test: Sigma 300-800 f/5.6 EX APO HSM AF

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Key Specifications

Street Price: $6,200
Filter Size: 46mm (rear)
Available Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon AF-D, Sigma SA
f/Stop Range: 5.6-32

Effective focal length on 1.6x APS-C sensor Camera:
480mm-1280mm

Effective angle of view on 1.6x APS-C sensor camera:
480mm: 5.125º
1280mm: 1.9375º

Minimum Focus Distance: 19.6' (6 m)
Magnification: 1:6.5
Zoom/Focus Control: Two-touch
Angle of View: 8.2 to 3.1 degrees
Groups/Elements: 16/18
Tripod Collar: Yes (removable)
Length: 21.3" (541.5mm)
Maximum Diameter: 6.5" (165.5mm)
Weight: 12.9 lb (5.870 kg)

Angle of view on full-frame 35mm camera:
300mm: 8.2º
800mm: 3.1º

Editor’s Note:
Due to the size of the Sigma 300-800 f/5.6 EX, we were unable to run our normal battery of lens tests.

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