150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 255mm to 850mm on the Sigma SD format

Offers Sigma’s OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-light situations

HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus

Minimum focusing distance of 86.6 inches with a maximum magnification of 1 to 5.2

Compact weighing only 4 pounds & a mere 10 inches in length

A lens hood, tripod socket TS-31, front & rear lens caps and carrying case are included with the lens.

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#737 $1,470.00 MSRP

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PARTS & ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Construction

21 Elements in 15 Groups

APO Tele Converter

1.4X MF
2X MF

Angle of View

16.4º-5º

Number of Diaphragm Blades

Mininum Aperture

f22

Minimum Focusing Distance

220 cm / 86.6 in

Filter Size (mm)

Maximum Magnifications

1:5.2

Dimensions
(Diameter x Length)

94.7 x 252 mm/3.7 x 9.9 in

Weight

1910g / 67.4oz.

Corresponding Mounts

Sigma	OS HSM CONV DG
Nikon	OS HSM CONV DG D
Canon	OS HSM CONV DG
Sony/Minolta	OS HSM CONV DG
Pentax	OS HSM DG

OS - Optical Stabilizer Function
HSM - Hyper-Sonic Motor
CONV - APO Teleconverter EX
DG - DG for Digital
D - Distance Information Function

* If the camera body does not support HSM motor, AF will not work.

* The angle of view depends upon the camera being used.

* The appearance, specifications, and the like of the product are subject to change for improvement without notice.

* Nikon & Pentax Mounts: Does not have aperture ring * Nikon Mount: Built in motor lens: compatible with D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000

* The Pentax mount teleconverter is not compatible with this particular lens.

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LENS CONSTRUCTION

This Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG HSM is an ultra telephoto zoom lens that allows photographers to freely explore the flexibility of a telephoto zoom lens. For sports or nature photographers who relish this flexibility the Sigma 150-500mm is unsurpassed with 25% more reach than the smaller 120-400mm, this lens is perfect for the photographer working at long distances and with subjects such as backyard birds or small wildlife. This unique lens is an excellent optical performer featuring three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements for optimum color correction and sharpness throughout the entire zoom range, rear focusing system corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing and Optical Stabilization and high speed Hyper-Sonic Motor to help you take the eye-catching photographs you’re meant to. Compatible with the Sigma APO Tele Converters

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Specs:

f8 1/1250

ISO:

400

Lens:

sigma 150-500 OS
Specs:

11 1/4000

ISO:

500

Lens:

170-500mm f/5-6.3 DG ASPHERICAL RF

Credit:

Red July...
Specs:

6.3 1/100

ISO:

400

Lens:

150-500mm

Photo Notes: Every face is so different.
Specs:

f8 1/800

ISO:

800

Lens:

Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Credit:

Cindy Bryant

Photo Notes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindylovesphotography/
Specs:

F8 1/640 sec

ISO:

1000

Lens:

Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG HSM

Credit:

Ed Mattis

Photo Notes: Immature Ibis in Green Cay Wetlands
Specs:

F/11 1/800th

ISO:

400

Lens:

Inver Grove Heights

Credit:

Peter Stratmoen

Photo Notes: Beautiful Lake Superior
Specs:

f8 1/1600

ISO:

800

Lens:

Sigma 150-500mm

Photo Notes: This photo taken during our Alaska Cruise trip. Taken with Nikon D300
Specs:

f/6.4 1/250

ISO:

400

Camera System:

Nikon

Credit:

san colombano al lambro -MI - italy