Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef

$7,999
300-800 mm
autofocus 2.7x zoom lens
f/5.6
fixed aperture Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5 users at B&H Photo Video

"Things I love about this lens: 1. being able to frame my subjects, 2. being able to zoom out and find my subject in the view finder and then zoom in on them (useful for moving subjects), 3. prime like sharpness and contrast throughout the zoom range (even when shooting wide open)"

"Quality when you have everything just right is excellent - amazing when you consider the competition is mostly primes."

"this thing is really heavy. You will find reasons to avoid traveling with it. If you hike with it (I have, using the Kinesis long lens pack/harness combo) you won't be taking very much else with you."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
6.9 - 2.6°
300-800mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

horizontal angle of view
4.3 - 1.6°
484.5-1291.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Excellent telephoto lens
	800 mm

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	High max f/stop
	f/32

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

Cons

The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Very expensive
	$7,999.00

	Quite long
	542 mm

	Very poor wide angle lens
	300 mm

	Quite heavy
	5.9 kg

	Poor macro
	1:6.5 (0.2x)

	Narrow aperture
	f/5.6

The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	300 mm	below average
	Max focal length	800 mm	unique
	Zoom range	2.7x
	Magnification	1:6.5 (0.2x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	542 mm	below average
	Diameter	166 mm	below average
	Filter size	46 mm
	Weight	5.9 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	6.9°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	2.6°	above average
	Wide vertical	4.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	1.7°	above average
	Wide diagonal	8.2°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	3.1°	above average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	4.5°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	1.7°	above average
	Wide vertical	3°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	1.1°	above average
	Wide diagonal	5.4°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	2°	above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef lens?

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Tc231

(4:55 AM, October 17, 2011)

I'm sure it would be nice if I could afford it. Wow. Definitely for one who makes their living at this.

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Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

Cons

The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef lens?

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