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

The Sigma APO 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens is a super-telephoto lens produced by Sigma Corporation.

Sigma APO 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports
MakerSigma
Technical data
TypeSuper-telephoto zoom
Focus driveUltrasonic motor
Focal length150-600 mm
Crop factor1.0
Aperture (max/min)f/5-f/22 (@150 mm), f/6.3-f/22 (@600 mm)
Close focus distance260 cm (8.5 ft)
Max. magnification1:5
Diaphragm blades9
Construction24 elements in 16 groups
Features
Short back focusNo No
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Macro capableNo No
ApplicationSports & wildlife
Physical
Max. length290.2 mm (11.43 in)
Diameter121 mm (4.8 in)
Weight2,860 g (6.31 lb)
Filter diameter105 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodCircular metal hood included
Angle of view
Horizontal13.7 ° (150 mm) to 3.4 ° (600 mm)
Vertical9.1 ° (150 mm) to 2.3 ° (600 mm)
Diagonal16.4 ° (150 mm) to 4.1 ° (600 mm)
History
IntroductionAnnounced September 2014, available October 2014
Retail info
MSRP$1999 / £1599 USD
Sigma APO 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
MakerSigma
Technical data
TypeSuper-telephoto zoom
Focus driveUltrasonic motor
Focal length150-600 mm
Crop factor1.0
Aperture (max/min)f/5-f/22 (@150 mm), f/6.3-f/22 (@600 mm)
Close focus distance280 cm (9.2 ft)
Max. magnification1:4.9
Diaphragm blades9
Construction20 elements in 14 groups
Features
Short back focusNo No
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Macro capableNo No
ApplicationSports & wildlife
Physical
Max. length260.1 mm (10.24 in)
Diameter105 mm (4.1 in)
Weight1,930 g (4.25 lb)
Filter diameter95 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodCircular plastic hood included
Angle of view
Horizontal13.7 ° (150 mm) to 3.4 ° (600 mm)
Vertical9.1 ° (150 mm) to 2.3 ° (600 mm)
Diagonal16.4 ° (150 mm) to 4.1 ° (600 mm)
History
IntroductionAnnounced September 2014, available March 2015
Retail info
MSRP$1089 / £1199 USD

It is actually a range of two slightly different lenses based on a common design: the Sports and Contemporary. Both lenses feature similar specifications, but there are some notable differences. The Sports model has better weather sealing, more lens elements, a larger size and weight and slightly better optical performance at towards the 600 mm end of its zoom range.[1] The Contemporary model, on the other hand, is built to a cheaper price point but features similar performance. Its performance suffers a little more than the Sport model between 300-600 mm.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "The Differences Between Sigma's 150-600mm OS Sports and Contemporary Lenses". The Digital Picture. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Review". EPHOTOzine.
  3. ^ "Sigma 150-600mm Sports Review". EPHOTOzine.
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