Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM Lens
For Four-Thirds Mount
Lens Description
The Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM is a medium telephoto to super telephoto zoom designed for cameras with a Four-Thirds (2X) sensor. This constant-aperture zoom covers a 300 to 800mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 600-1600mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This 3X zoom lens focuses down to 600cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.14X magnification. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. While this lens is capable of AF, it does not have a built-in focus motor. It can only focus with a compatible camera body which features a mechanical AF-coupling.
The lens weighs 5.87kg.
This version of the lens has a Four-Thirds mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Four-Thirds mount cameras. Sigma also makes this lens for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma S mounts.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM Specifications
Brand | Sigma | Model | 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM |
---|---|---|---|
Mount | Max FLM | 2X | |
Focal Range | 300 - 800mm | View Angle | 8.2 - 3.1° |
Max Aperture | F/5.6 | Min Aperture | F/32 |
Min Focus | 600cm | Magnification | 0.14X |
Filter Size | Aperture Blades | 9 | |
Size (D x L) | 157 x 542mm | Weight | 5870g |
Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
Stabilization | Protection | None | |
Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with MF Switch |
Zoom Mechanism | Internal | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | External |
Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2002-09-30 |
Features | 46mm rear gel filters accepted. |
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