
Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX APO DG HSM Lens
For Sigma S Mount




Lens Description
The Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX APO DG HSM is a super telephoto prime designed for cameras with Full-Frame sensors. This prime has a 800mm focal-length.
This prime is capable of focusing 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 to see all current compatible digital cameras: Sigma S mount cameras with Full-Frame or larger sensor. 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 |
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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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