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

Sigma APO 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Maker Sigma Technical data Type Super-telephoto zoom Focus drive Ultrasonic motor Focal length 150-600 mm Crop factor 1.0 Aperture (max/min) f/5-f/22 (@150 mm), f/6.3-f/22 (@600 mm) Close focus distance 260 cm (8.5 ft) Max. magnification 1:5 Diaphragm blades 9 Construction 24 elements / 16 groups Features Short back focus  No Lens-based stabilization  Yes Macro capable  No Application Sports & wildlife Physical Max. length 290.2 mm (11.43 in) Diameter 121 mm (4.8 in) Weight 2,860 g (6.31 lb) Filter diameter 105 mm Accessories Lens hood Circular metal hood included Angle of view Horizontal 13.7 ° (150 mm) to 3.4 ° (600 mm) Vertical 9.1 ° (150 mm) to 2.3 ° (600 mm) Diagonal 16.4 ° (150 mm) to 4.1 ° (600 mm) History Introduction Announced September 2014, available October 2014 Retail info MSRP $1999 / £1599 USD

Sigma APO 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Maker Sigma Technical data Type Super-telephoto zoom Focus drive Ultrasonic motor Focal length 150-600 mm Crop factor 1.0 Aperture (max/min) f/5-f/22 (@150 mm), f/6.3-f/22 (@600 mm) Close focus distance 280 cm (9.2 ft) Max. magnification 1:4.9 Diaphragm blades 9 Construction 20 elements / 14 groups Features Short back focus  No Lens-based stabilization  Yes Macro capable  No Application Sports & wildlife Physical Max. length 260.1 mm (10.24 in) Diameter 105 mm (4.1 in) Weight 1,930 g (4.25 lb) Filter diameter 95 mm Accessories Lens hood Circular plastic hood included Angle of view Horizontal 13.7 ° (150 mm) to 3.4 ° (600 mm) Vertical 9.1 ° (150 mm) to 2.3 ° (600 mm) Diagonal 16.4 ° (150 mm) to 4.1 ° (600 mm) History Introduction Announced September 2014, available March 2015 Retail info MSRP $1089 / £1199 USD

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

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

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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