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

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

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

Focal length
120–300 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
2950 g
Filter diameter
105 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
289.2 mm

At a Glance

The 120-300 mm telephoto zoom keeps a constant f/2.8 across its range on full-frame Canon EF. An image stabilizer is built in. At 2.95 kg it is heavy, and it takes 105 mm filters. It focuses down to 1.5 m at 0.12x magnification. It suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • At 3 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • Large 105 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

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Technical Specifications

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/22
Elements
23
Groups
18
Weight
2,950 g (6.5 lb)
Filter diameter
105 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:8.1 (0.12×)
Length
289.2 mm (11.39 in)
Diameter
114.4 mm (4.5 in)
Announced
September 2010

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

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

The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS 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

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 OS HSM compared

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

LensSigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSMSigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSMSigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG 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
Weight2,950 g2,950 g2,600 g540 g
Filter diameter105 mm105 mm105 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm150 cm250 cm150 cm
Length289.2 mm289.2 mm271 mm121.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnono
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Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM: FAQ

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

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

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

Yes, the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

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

The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM weighs 2,950 g. It is 289.2 mm long with a diameter of 114.4 mm.

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

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

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

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

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

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