Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

$1,019
150-500 mm
autofocus 3.3x zoom lens
f/5-6.3
variable aperture Sigma OS Image stabilized Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 98 users at B&H Photo Video

"I use it a lot for wildlife photography and this allows me to capture features of wild animals from a safe distance without losing quality. I'm very impressed with the Bokeh it produces."

"It makes a very pleasing to the ear clicking sound when twisted into the camera mount and the zoomer zooms with the smooth elegance of a finely crafted zoomer."

"Hiking with it for extended periods of time fouls the autofocus and optical stabilization. I have to remove the lens and put it back on to make work again"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
13.6 - 4.1°
150-500mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
9 - 2.7°
229-762.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Excellent telephoto lens
	500 mm

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

	Inexpensive
	$1,019.00

Cons

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Quite heavy
	1.9 kg

	Quite long
	252 mm

	Poor wide angle lens
	150 mm

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Poor macro
	1:5.2 (0.2x)

	Narrow aperture
	f/5

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

	Low max f/stop
	f/22

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	150 mm	below average
	Max focal length	500 mm	unique
	Zoom range	3.3x
	Magnification	1:5.2 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/5	below average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM	above average
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS	above average
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	252 mm	below average
	Diameter	95 mm
	Filter size	86 mm
	Weight	1.9 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	13.7°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.1°	above average
	Wide vertical	9.1°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	2.7°	above average
	Wide diagonal	16.4°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	9°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	2.7°	above average
	Wide vertical	6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	1.8°	above average
	Wide diagonal	10.8°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	3.3°	above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f lens?

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MatiasG

(4:24 PM, November 15, 2012)

Hello, I'm not an expert, but you should look for MACRO LENS to focus closely on small things.

Mehdi

(3:53 AM, November 11, 2012)

Hi I wont to knew which lenses l can buy for fucus very small things

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Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

Cons

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f lens?

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