Lens Summary
Brand: Sigma
Also Known As: Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
Release Date: 2008-01-31
MSRP Price: $1019
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 is ultra telephoto zoom designed for Full Frame sensors but may also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 255mm to 850mm on the Sigma SD format. An Optical Stabilizer (OS) allows for handheld photography even in low light scenarios, while a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures quiet, high speed, and accurate autofocusing. This unique lens is an excellent optical performer featuring three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements for optimum color correction and sharpness throughout the entire zoom range, rear focusing system corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. It compact size of a mere 10 inches and weight of only 4 pounds for its focal length make it a must have for any camera bag.
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 150–500mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Nikon FX/35mm Film, Nikon DX,35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.33x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.2 |
| Optical Stabilization (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/5-6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 16.4°- 5° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 21 |
| Lens Groups | 15 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 SLD glass elements |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) | Yes |
| Rear Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.20m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 86mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 95 x 252mm |
| Weight | 1.90kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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I love this lens. I shoot car races, that have lots of varying speed and angles. I get rock solid pictures with this lens. I have had to learn the focusing features of the camera body that once I learned this the photos are great. I use a Canon 7D MKII and a 6D bodies. It took a little time to figure out the combination of the body and the lens working together. It has helped me sell many photos and enlargements to many customers. Sure there are many great lenes and many much better than this, but I’ll put my photos up against many others and win. IT can get heavy and I need a mono pod to use it, but I can still take some photos without it, but not suggested. I would like to have the 150-600 sports as I could only dream of the shots I can get with that one. Don’t use the 150 and 500 end points.