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Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

Focal length
300–800 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
5880 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
600 cm
Length
544 mm
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At a Glance

Covering 300-800 mm at a constant f/5.6, this super-telephoto zoom for Nikon F and full frame offers very long reach. Wildlife, birds and sports at a distance are the natural fit. It is heavy at 5.88 kg and has no optical stabilizer. The minimum focus distance is 6 m. A rear drop-in filter slot, a fixed tripod socket and ELD glass are included.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 5.9 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
300 mm
Max. focal length
800 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
18
Groups
16
Weight
5,880 g (12.96 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
600 cm (236.22 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.9 (0.15×)
Length
544 mm (21.42 in)
Diameter
156.5 mm (6.16 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 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM fit?

The Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG 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 450-1200 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 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM compared

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

LensSigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSMNikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VRTamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
Focal length300-800 mm200-500 mm200-500 mm150-600 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/5-6.3f/5-6.3
Weight5,880 g2,300 g1,226 g1,930 g
Filter diameter46 mm95 mm86 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance600 cm220 cm250 cm280 cm
Length544 mm267.5 mm224.5 mm260.1 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnoyes
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Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 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 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM weigh?

The Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM weighs 5,880 g. It is 544 mm long with a diameter of 156.5 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM use?

The Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is 600 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 450-1200 mm in full-frame terms.

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