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Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM

Focal length
120–300 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
2600 g
Filter diameter
105 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm
Length
271 mm
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At a Glance

On full-frame Canon EF cameras, this telephoto zoom provides 120-300 mm at a constant f/2.8 aperture. It lacks an optical stabilizer and weighs a heavy 2.6 kg. Minimum focus distance is 2.5 m. Its reach and light gathering suit sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • At 2.6 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
120 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
18
Groups
16
Weight
2,600 g (5.73 lb)
Filter diameter
105 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm (98.43 in)
Length
271 mm (10.67 in)
Diameter
113 mm (4.45 in)

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Which cameras does the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM fit?

The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 192-480 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSMSigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSMSigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSMCanon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
Focal length120-300 mm120-300 mm120-300 mm100-300 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/4.5-5.6
Weight2,600 g2,950 g2,950 g540 g
Filter diameter105 mm105 mm105 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance250 cm150 cm150 cm150 cm
Length271 mm289.2 mm289.2 mm121.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesno
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Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM weigh?

The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM weighs 2,600 g. It is 271 mm long with a diameter of 113 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM use?

The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM takes 105 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is 250 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 192-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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