Maker | Sigma |
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Technical data | |
Type | Super-telephoto zoom |
Focus drive | Ultrasonic motor |
Focal length | 150-500mm |
Crop factor | 1.0 |
Aperture (max/min) | f/5-6.3-f/22 |
Close focus distance | 220cm |
Max. magnification | 1:5.2 |
Diaphragm blades | 9 |
Construction | 21 elements in 15 groups |
Features | |
Short back focus | No |
Lens-based stabilization | Yes |
Macro capable | No |
Unique features | Hood Adapter provides more effective shading when used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor |
Application | wildlife, animals, sports |
Physical | |
Max. length | 252mm |
Diameter | 94.7mm |
Weight | 1780g |
Filter diameter | 86mm |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | LH1030-01 |
Angle of view | |
Diagonal | 46.5-5 |
History | |
Introduction | 2008 |
Discontinuation | 2015 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $1450 USD |
The Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens is a super-telephoto lens produced by Sigma Corporation. It contains three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements to provide correction for chromatic aberration. It is aimed toward advanced consumer level photographers, and is available in Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Sigma camera mounts.