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

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.