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Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM

Focal length
800 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
4900 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
700 cm
Length
521 mm
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At a Glance

The 800 mm f/5.6 is a super-telephoto prime for Nikon F full-frame cameras, offering extreme reach. It weighs 4.9 kg, which makes it heavy, and is 521 mm long with a fixed tripod socket. The minimum focus distance is 7 m. It has no stabilizer. It is meant for wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 4.9 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
800 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
12
Groups
9
Weight
4,900 g (10.8 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
700 cm (275.59 in)
Max. magnification
1:8.8 (0.11×)
Length
521 mm (20.51 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 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM fit?

The Sigma 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 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 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM compared

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

LensSigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSMNikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II
Focal length800 mm800 mm600 mm600 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/4f/4
Weight4,900 g4,590 g3,810 g4,750 g
Filter diameter46 mm52 mm40.5 mm–
Min. focus distance700 cm590 cm440 cm540 cm
Length521 mm461 mm432 mm430.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesno
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Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM: FAQ

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

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

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

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

The Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM weighs 4,900 g. It is 521 mm long with a diameter of 156.5 mm.

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

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

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

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM is 700 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

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

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