Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

Versatile telephoto zoom for wildlife and sports

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sigma
Model 745

Key Features

OPTICAL 20 elements in 14 groups with FLD and SLD glass elements
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet AF
STABILIZATION Optical Stabilizer (OS) with accelerometer for panning detection
ZOOM Push-pull zoom capability alongside traditional twist zoom
CONSTRUCTION Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for durability
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Sigma USB Dock for firmware updates
MOUNT Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sigma SA mounts
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
LIMITER Three-position focus limiter switch for faster acquisition
LOCK Zoom lock switch available at any marked focal length
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-proof mount connection
ACCESSORIES Includes dedicated tripod socket and lens hood

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Mount only

How-to Use Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 150-600mm
Aperture Range f/5-6.3 to f/22
Lens Construction 20 elements in 14 groups
Minimum Focus 280cm (110.2 in)
Filter Size 95mm
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Maximum Magnification 1:5
Stabilization Optical Stabilizer (OS)
Focus Motor Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM)
Weight 1830g (64.5 oz)
Dimensions 105mm x 260mm
Mounts Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
Weather Sealing Mount gasket only
Tripod Collar Included (removable)
Compatibility Sigma USB Dock