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Quick answer
The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro is a telephoto macro lens covering 150mm at f/2.8 for the Sigma SA mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro: a full-frame macro lens with a 150mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sigma SA mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS 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 | 1.5x | 225mm | 9.1° | 11° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS 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 OS 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 OS HSM Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 225mm on full frame, with a 9.1° horizontal and 11° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
