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The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro is a telephoto macro lens covering 150mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro is a full-frame macro lens covering 150mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro?
At 150mm this is a telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 240mm | 8.6° | 10.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro?
It is a fixed 150mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 150mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 240mm on full frame, with a 8.6° horizontal and 10.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
