Sigma 800mm F/5.6 APO EX [HSM]

Specifications01

MountCANON EF

Focal length800mm

Max aperturef/5.6

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year1999

Weight4440 g

Min focus distance7 m

Max magnification0.1136

Aperture blades9

Optical elements12

Groups9

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlNone The aperture is controlled from the camera(Canon EF, Minolta/Sony A, Sigma SA) Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)(Nikon F, Pentax K)

TeleconvertersSigma APO Tele Converter 1.4x EX→ 1120mm F/7.8 Sigma APO Tele Converter 1.4x EX DG→ 1120mm F/7.8 Sigma APO Tele Converter 2x EX→ 1600mm F/11.2 Sigma APO Tele Converter 2x EX DG→ 1600mm F/11.2

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Sigma 800mm f/5.6 APO EX telephoto lens for Canon EF. It’s designed for distant subjects such as sports or wildlife, using autofocus (HSM) and a fixed maximum aperture of f/5.6.

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This lens family is also indexed in 2 other mounts.

MINOLTA/SONY AView lens

Sigma 800mm F/5.6 APO EX [HSM]

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PENTAX KView lens

Sigma 800mm F/5.6 APO EX [HSM]

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