Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Affordable long-range telephoto zoom with stabilization

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO
73/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 14
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 14
Brand Sigma
Model 737-306

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 21 elements in 15 groups with 3 SLD glass elements
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quiet and fast AF
STABILIZATION Optical Stabilizer (OS) system for handheld shooting
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
ZOOM Push-pull or twist zoom mechanism with lock
COMPATIBILITY Designed for full-frame and APS-C DSLR sensors
MINIMUM FOCUS 220cm (86.6 in) minimum focusing distance
FILTER SIZE 86mm front filter thread
CONSTRUCTION High-grade composite materials with metal mount
MOUNT Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K
TELECONVERTER Compatible with Sigma APO Teleconverters
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare
ACCESSORIES Includes dedicated tripod collar and lens hood

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
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 ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 150-500mm
Aperture Range f/5-6.3 to f/22
Lens Construction 21 elements in 15 groups
Angle of View 16.4u00b0 - 5.0u00b0
Min Focus Distance 220cm
Max Magnification 1:5.2
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 86mm
Dimensions 94.7mm x 252mm
Weight 1780g