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Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Focal length
8–16 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
555 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
24 cm
Length
105.7 mm
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At a Glance

An ultra-wide zoom for APS-C Nikon F-mount cameras, the 8-16 mm covers 12-24 mm in full-frame equivalent terms. Its aperture changes from f/4.5 to f/5.6 across the zoom range. It focuses as close as 24 cm at 0.13x magnification. The wide field of view suits landscapes, architecture and interiors. It weighs 555 g.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
8 mm
Max. focal length
16 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
11
Weight
555 g (1.22 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
24 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:7.8 (0.13×)
Length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)
Announced
February 2010

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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM fit?

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 12-24 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM compared

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

LensSigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSMTokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eyeTamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR
Focal length8-16 mm10-17 mm11-18 mm10-20 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/3.5-4.5f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6
Weight555 g350 g345 g230 g
Filter diameter––77 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance24 cm14 cm25 cm22 cm
Length105.7 mm71 mm78.6 mm73 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC 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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM weigh?

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM weighs 555 g. It is 105.7 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

How close can the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 12-24 mm in full-frame terms.

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