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Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM

Focal length
300 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
2400 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm
Length
214.5 mm
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At a Glance

This 300 mm long telephoto prime for Nikon F and full frame opens to f/2.8. That wide aperture allows short shutter times and shallow depth of field, which helps with sports, wildlife and birds. It weighs 2.4 kg, has no optical stabilizer and focuses from 2.5 m. ELD glass and a drop-in filter slot are part of the design.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 2.4 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
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
11
Groups
9
Weight
2,400 g (5.29 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm (98.43 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.5 (0.13×)
Length
214.5 mm (8.44 in)
Diameter
119 mm (4.69 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 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM fit?

The Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO 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 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 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM compared

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

LensSigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSMNikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR IINikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF VRNikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
Focal length300 mm300 mm300 mm300 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/4
Weight2,400 g2,900 g2,900 g755 g
Filter diameter46 mm52 mm52 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance250 cm220 cm220 cm140 cm
Length214.5 mm267.5 mm268 mm147.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM: FAQ

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

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

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

No, the Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO 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 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM weigh?

The Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM weighs 2,400 g. It is 214.5 mm long with a diameter of 119 mm.

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

The Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

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

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

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

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

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