150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
- 150-600mm
- f/5.0
- Telephoto Zoom
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Quick answer
The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
An affordable super-telephoto zoom for wildlife and sports photographers on a budget.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 150-600mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.0
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary?
At 150-600mm this is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 150–600mm | 3.4–13.7° | 4.1–16.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 225–900mm | 2.3–9.1° | 2.8–11° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary?
It zooms across 150-600mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.0. That makes it a telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 150-600mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.0.
What is the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 225–900mm on full frame, with a 2.3–9.1° horizontal and 2.8–11° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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