Quick answer
The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro is a telephoto macro lens covering 150mm at f/2.8 for the Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 150mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens, the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro is designed for Four Thirds mount bodies, 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
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 150mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Macro use?
It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 300mm on full frame, with a 6.9° horizontal and 8.2° 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 Four Thirds-mount camera, including Olympus E-1, Olympus E-3, Olympus E-300, Olympus E-410, and Olympus E-5 and 3 more.
Alternatives for Four Thirds from other brands
All Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
