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Quick answer
The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 150-500mm at f/5.0 for the Sigma SA mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 150-500mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sigma SA
- Focal length
- 150-500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO?
At 150-500mm 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 | 150–500mm | 4.1–13.7° | 5–16.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 225–750mm | 2.7–9.1° | 3.3–11° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO?
It zooms across 150-500mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.0. That makes it a telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 150-500mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.0.
What is the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 225–750mm on full frame, with a 2.7–9.1° horizontal and 3.3–11° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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