The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is an ultra-wide zoom lens for APS-C Nikon F mount DSLRs, covering an extreme 8–16mm focal range with HSM autofocus, a built-in lens hood, and a minimum focus distance of just 24cm — making it a compelling second-hand pick for landscape and astro shooters who want to go seriously wide.
Key Specifications
- Focal length: 8–16mm (ultra-wide zoom, APS-C format)
- Maximum aperture: f/4.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele)
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Aperture blades: 7
- Autofocus: Yes — HSM (Hypersonic Motor), fast and quiet
- Image stabilisation: None
- Minimum focus distance: 0.24 m
- Weight: 555 g
- Lens mount: Nikon F — compatible with APS-C DSLRs
- Built-in lens hood: Yes
Who is the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM for?
If you shoot landscapes, architecture, astrophotography, or interiors on a DSLR with a Nikon F mount, this lens was made for your bag. The 8mm end delivers a truly extreme angle of view on APS-C sensors — wide enough to capture sweeping Milky Way arches or dramatic foreground-heavy landscapes that a standard wide-angle simply can't touch. The built-in lens hood keeps stray light under control without adding bulk to your kit, and the 24cm minimum focus distance lets you get close to foreground subjects for that classic ultra-wide perspective. Videographers and street photographers looking for an immersive, dramatic look will also find plenty to like here. Because the lens is DC (designed for crop sensors), it won't cover a full-frame sensor — so it pairs best with bodies like the Nikon D500, D7500, D3500, or similar APS-C Nikon F cameras. If you're comparing within the Sigma ultra-wide lineup, the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM offers a slightly longer range with a constant aperture, but the 8-16mm goes wider and gives you that extra drama at 8mm that nothing else in the crop-sensor zoom world can match.
Buying a used Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Picking up this lens second-hand is a smart move — it's a solid, well-built optic that handles daily use well, and a pre-owned copy in good condition performs identically to a new one. At Camera-tweedehands.nl, every Sigma lens is individually photographed and professionally inspected before listing, with documented condition grading so you know exactly what you're getting. The mount contacts and front element are examined for wear during our inspection process — this lens sees a lot of use from landscape photographers, so condition varies, but our quality grades take the guesswork out of your purchase. All items come with a minimum 12 months warranty, and the actual warranty period per item is shown on the variant listing.
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