Name: Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary Lens
Brand: Sigma
SKU: sigma_150_600mm_f5_63_dg_os_hsm_contemporary_lens

Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary Lens

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Compare with

150-600mm

Focal length

f/5

Max aperture

1930 g

Weight

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▲ 150-600mm

Max aperture

f/2.8

f/5

f/11

Zoom Ratio: 4x
Zoom Method: rotary-extending

Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 20 elements in 14 groups
Special elements: 1 FLD, 3 SLD
Coatings: Super Multi-Layer coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 2.8 m
Max magnification: 0.2×
AF motor: HSM motor

Physical

Weight: 1930 g
Dimensions: ⌀105mm × 260mm
Filter thread: 95 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Zoom Lock: Yes
Tripod Collar: Yes
Focus Limiter: Yes

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Sports, Wildlife

Release year: 2015
Approx price: $1200 USD

The best

Contemporary (C015) version of Sigma's 150-600mm built for more portable wildlife and sports shooting.

Also

Keeps OS + HSM and long reach in a more manageable body.

Summary

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is a telephoto lens designed to offer massive reach without the prohibitive weight of extreme sports range optics. Its most valued feature is the balance between portability and optical performance, using low dispersion glasses (FLD and SLD) that guarantee sharp images with controlled chromatic aberrations. In addition, it has an intelligent stabilization system (OS) with accelerometer, ideal for capturing moving subjects, and a hypersonic motor (HSM) that ensures fast and silent focusing, also allowing instant manual adjustment even in AF mode. Regarding its uses, it is the favorite tool for wildlife, bird and outdoor sports photography enthusiasts, where the distance from the subject is the biggest challenge. Its versatility is enhanced by practical details such as the zoom lock on any focal length and its dust- and splash-sealed construction in the mount, making it reliable in field conditions. Being significantly lighter than its "Sports" version, it is the ideal choice for photographers who prefer to shoot handheld or take long walks in nature without sacrificing the professional quality of a super telephoto lens.