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

Affordable long-range telephoto zoom for wildlife photography

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM
73/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 14
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 14
Brand Sigma
Model 736-xxx

Key Features

OPTICAL 21 elements in 15 groups with 3 SLD glass elements
STABILIZATION Optical Stabilizer (OS) system for handheld shooting
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quiet, fast AF
ZOOM 150-500mm ultra-telephoto range for sports and wildlife
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
CONSTRUCTION Durable barrel design with integrated tripod collar
FOCUS Internal focusing system with manual override
COMPATIBILITY Available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, and Sigma mounts
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
MINIMUM FOCUS 220cm (86.6 inches) throughout the zoom range
FILTER 86mm front filter thread size
WEATHER SEALING Standard build, no official weather-sealing rating
WEIGHT Approximately 1,780g (62.8 oz)

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

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 ✗ Not Present

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 150-500mm
Max Aperture f/5-6.3
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 21 elements in 15 groups
Angle of View 16.4u00b0 - 5u00b0
Min Focus Distance 220cm
Max Magnification 1:5.2
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 86mm
Dimensions 94.7mm x 252mm
Weight 1780g
Mounts Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sigma SA
Stabilization OS (Optical Stabilizer)
Focus Motor HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Zoom Type Push-pull/Twist zoom