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Sigma 879955
Extending the reach of compatible Sigma telephoto lenses by 1.4x without sacrificing autofocus capability, this converter maintains full electronic communication between the lens and Nikon F-mount body. Its compact design preserves handling balance while adding versatility to your existing kit. This accessory is best for portrait and wildlife photographers needing extra focal length without investing in a dedicated super-telephoto prime lens.
Mount Nikon F
Weight 190 g
38 Overall Score
Price $350
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong aperture (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong bokeh (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma 879955 | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | - | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-60mm | 24-240mm | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 780 | 318 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | linear motor | Linear motor | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma 879955 | 53.8 | 65.4 | 84.3 | 13.5 | 20.9 | 66.9 | 33.3 | 29.6 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 93.1 | 68.2 | 83.4 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.6 | 54.6 | 37.3 | 95.7 | 77.6 | 97.2 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82 | 84.8 | 56.7 | 92.8 | 84.4 | 80 | 35.5 | 83.4 |
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