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

Professional grade super-telephoto zoom for wildlife sports

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports
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LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 19
Price 12
Usability 16
Brand Sigma
Model 740

Key Features

OPTICAL 24 elements in 16 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
CONSTRUCTION Dust and splash-proof construction with brass mount
ZOOM Push-pull zoom capability with zoom lock switch
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Sigma USB Dock for customization
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
FOCUS LIMITER Three-position focus limiter switch
MOUNT Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sigma SA mounts
TRIPOD Removable, rotating tripod collar included
WEATHER SEALING Full weather sealing at mount and barrel joints
TELECONVERTER Compatible with Sigma TC-1401 and TC-2001 teleconverters

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Supports push-pull zoom
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present Includes MO (Manual Override) mode
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present Modes 1, 2, and Off
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present Full, 10m-infinity, 2.6m-10m
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present Lockable at various focal lengths
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present Integrated OS system
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Full professional grade sealing

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 150-600mm
Aperture Range f/5-6.3 to f/22
Lens Construction 24 elements in 16 groups
Minimum Focus 260cm (102.4 in)
Maximum Magnification 1:5
Filter Size 105mm
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Stabilization Optical Stabilizer (OS)
Focus Motor Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM)
Weather Sealing Yes (Dust and Splash proof)
Mount Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
Weight 2860g (6.31 lb)
Dimensions 121mm x 290.2mm