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Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 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
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At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for Nikon F covers 120 to 300 mm on full frame at a constant f/2.8, with an optical stabilizer. Weighing 2.95 kg, it is a heavy lens. The minimum focus distance is 1.5 m. It is used for 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

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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/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)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

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

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

The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 180-450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSMNikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VRSigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSMSigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Focal length120-300 mm120-300 mm120-300 mm120-300 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight2,950 g3,250 g2,600 g2,950 g
Filter diameter105 mm112 mm105 mm105 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm200 cm250 cm150 cm
Length289.2 mm303.5 mm271 mm289.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM: FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

The Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 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 DG OS HSM use?

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

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

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

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

Yes, the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 180-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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