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Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM

Focal length
120–400 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
1640 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
203.5 mm
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At a Glance

The 120-400 mm telephoto zoom for full-frame Nikon F offers a lot of reach. It has an image stabilizer, a hypersonic motor and an aperture of f/4.5-5.6. At 1.64 kg it is heavy. The closest focus distance is 1.5 m, giving 0.24x magnification. Sports, wildlife and landscapes are fitting subjects.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • At 1.6 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
120 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
1,640 g (3.62 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.2 (0.24×)
Length
203.5 mm (8.01 in)
Diameter
92.5 mm (3.64 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 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM fit?

The Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 180-600 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 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM compared

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

LensSigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSMTamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USDSigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSMNikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR
Focal length120-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm80-400 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-6.3f/5-6.3f/4.5-5.6
Weight1,640 g1,115 g1,160 g1,360 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm67 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm150 cm160 cm230 cm
Length203.5 mm196.5 mm182.3 mm171 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM weigh?

The Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM weighs 1,640 g. It is 203.5 mm long with a diameter of 92.5 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM use?

The Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 180-600 mm in full-frame terms.

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