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Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX APO DG HSM Lens
For Sigma S Mount
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
No thread to mount front filters.
Autofocus LensLens Description
The Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX APO DG HSM is a super telephoto prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This prime has a 800mm focal-length.
This prime can focus down to 700cm from the imaging plane which gives it a maximum magnification of 0.11X. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. A Super-Sonic motor inside the lens delivers very fast and relatively quiet AF.
This version has a Sigma S lens mount. Follow this link for all current compatible digital cameras: Sigma S mount cameras. Sigma also made this lens available for Canon EF, Nikon F mounts.
Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX APO DG HSM Specifications
| Brand | Sigma | Model | 800mm F5.6 EX APO DG HSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Max FLM | 1X | |
| Focal Length | 800mm | View Angle | 3.1° |
| Max Aperture | F/5.6 | Min Aperture | F/32 |
| Min Focus | 700cm | Magnification | 0.11X |
| Filter Size | Aperture Blades | 9 | |
| Size (D x L) | 157 x 520mm | Weight | 4740g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | N / A | Focus Drive | AF with MF Switch |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | Super Sonic |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2005-07-06 |
| Features | Accepts 46mm gel filters. | ||
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Sigma 800mm F/5.6 Facts
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.No thread to mount front filters.Autofocus Lens| 800mm Focal-Length | F/5.6 Constant Aperture |
| No filter thread | AF with MF Switch |
| Sigma S Mount | 1 Max Crop-Factor |
| 4740g Lens Weight | 157 x 520mm (D x L) |
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