Sigma 800mm f5.6 EX DG HSM 

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Telephoto Lens
800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM

This ultra-telephoto lens is designed to optimize the characteristics of digital SLR cameras and features a new multi layer lens Coating.

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Reduction of flare and ghosting
This digitally optimised ultra telephoto lens is equipped with a new multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare and ghosting. This also ensures an accurate colour balance and high definition results.

ELD Glass
Incorporating two Extraordinary Low Dispersion glass elements to reduce Chromatic aberration to a minimum and ensure sharp, quality images. The Internal Focus system ensures the overall length of the lens does not change during focusing, ensuring convenient handling and ease of use.

HSM
The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures an ultra-quiet, high-speed AF function as well as Full-time manual focusing capability for Sigma, Canon, and Nikon mount lenses.

Rear Filter
A 46mm filter can be inserted near the rear of the lens, and a circular polarising filter can be used in situ.

Teleconverter Compatibility
By adding a 1.4x EX APO teleconverter (optional extra), you can use this lens as a 1120mm F8 MF ultra-telephoto lens or as a 1600mm F11 MF ultra-telephoto lens with a 2.0x EX APO teleconverter.

Lens Construction
 
12 Elements in 9 Groups
 
3.1 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades
 
9
Minimum Aperture
 
F32
Minimum Focusing Distance
 
700cm
Maximum Magnification
 
1:8.8
Filter Size

46mm (drop-in type)
Dimensions
 
Diameter 156.5mm X Length 521mm
Weight
 
4900g
SRP
 
£4499.99

800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM
 
SIGMA
   
CANON
   
NIKON

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications
Lens Type: Prime
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 800
Max Focal Length (mm): 800
Number of Elements: 12
Element Groups: 9
Max Aperture: 5.6
Minimum Aperture: 32
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Closest Focus Distance (m): 0.7
Maximum Magnification: 1.8
Filter Type: Drop In
Filter Diameter (mm): 46
Diameter at widest (mm): 156
Lens Length (mm): 521
Weight (g): 4900

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