High performance, large aperture medium telephoto macro lens incorporating Sigma’s Optical Stabiliser function. Sigma’s medium telephoto macro lens incorporates Optical Stabilisation allowing the use of shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. SLD glass provides good control of aberration & the floating inner focus system ensures high rendering throughout the focusing range. By using Sigma’s APO Tele Converters, it is possible to take photos at greater than 1:1 magnification. HSM ensures a quiet & high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus override. This lens has a rounded 9 blades diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas. Large aperture medium telephoto macro lens This medium telephoto macro lens means that you can maintain an appropriate distance from subjects while still getting close up photos. Since the working distance at its closest focusing position is 142mm, shadows of the lens & camera will not affect photography making it suitable for taking photos of subjects, such as flowers, under natural lighting conditions. In comparison to the Sigma 50mm & 70mm macro lenses, the main subjects can be defined with perfectly smooth & blurred backgrounds. High rendering performance The lens power layout produces excellent optical performance. High refractive index SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass corrects chromatic aberration, spherical aberration & field curvature. It ensures high rendering performance at all shooting distances. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting, maintaining quality images with high contrast. Handheld photography with ease Sigma’s OS (Optical Stabiliser) system offers effective correction of Approx. 4 stops. As the stabilisation effect is visible through the viewfinder, it aids composition & accurate focusing. * The OS effectiveness will gradually decrease as the shooting distance becomes shorter. Floating inner focusing This lens incorporates floating inner focusing which moves two lens groups separately. This minimises aberrations which occur as shooting distance changes & enables stable rendering of the image from infinity to 1:1 magnification. This also corrects image distortion, especially when taking close-up pictures. Since focusing does not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold & use. Quiet & high-speed AF The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) provides quiet & high speed autofocus. It is also possible to use full-time manual focus, even if the lens is set to the AF position. Rounded 9 blades diaphragm This lens has a rounded 9 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive blur to the out of focus areas. This also creates smooth, rounded out of focus highlights when taking photos which have a strong light source in the background such as lights shining on the surface of water. APO Tele converters This lens is compatible with Sigma’s APO Tele Converters. With APO Tele Converter 1.4x EX DG, it can be used as 147mm F4 AF* telephoto macro lens, & APO Tele Converter 2x EX DG as 210mm F5.6 MF telephoto macro lens. This allows a greater working distance while still achieving 1:1 macro magnification. *AF does not work from 0.45m close up photography. Dedicated hood adapter When taking photos with APS-C sized digital SLRs, the (supplied) dedicated hood adapter, which extends the length of the hood can be attached. This gives more protection from harmful light that could negatively affect image quality. * When taking photos with full-size digital SLR, please remove HA680-01 in order to avoid the edges of image being blocked. ...

Ultra telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500 mm. This ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500 mm. & allows photographers to bring the subject close with short perspective. Sigmas original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed Approx. 4 stops faster. It is ideal for sports, wildlife & landscape photography with handheld shooting. ...

On the one h&, the product concept of the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is to achieve the best optical & action-capture performance to meet the requirements of professional photographers. On the other h&, that of the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is to achieve a lightweight & compact construction for higher usability with similar specifications. It has put a special emphasis on its optical performance by incorporation of 1 FLD & 3 SLD glass elements, optimization of lens power distribution & minimized chromatic aberration of magnification. An issue for hyper-telephoto lenses in particular at the telephoto end, optical aberrations have been minimized throughout the zoom range. Dust- & splash-proof to facilitate photography in the field & featuring a detachable tripod socket for more convenient handheld photography, this lens is a lightweight high-performance mo Lightweight & compact construction for higher usability Compared to the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports, it is more compact & lightweight, enabling easy handling & making it possible to do handheld photography for a longer period of time. The tripod socket is detachable so that the lens can be carried by itself. Without the tripod socket, it also fits well into limited space for storage. Moreover, the tripod socket is made from magnesium which is light & strong at the same time. The tripod socket may be detached & replaced with a rubber protective cover PT-11 to further reduce weight & make handheld photography an even more lightweight & convenient experience. This lens is the optimal choice for photographers who desire hyper-telephoto functionality while staying light on their feet. Intelligent OS featuring updated algorithm The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function features an acceleration sensor to ensure even higher precision. Two OS modes are available: Mode 1 for general photography & Mode 2 for motor sports & other applications requiring panning. In Mode 2, the acceleration sensor teams up with the Intelligent OS & its updated stabilization algorithm to deliver effective stabilization while you move the camera horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—regardless of the position of the lens. This feature helps ensure effective panning & outstanding capture of moving subjects. Note: This lens is incompatible with film SLR cameras with the exception of the Nikon F6 & Canon EOS-1V. Zoom lock switch can be set at any focal length The new zoom lock switch enables the zoom ring to be locked at any focal length. It can be fixed at the photographers desirable focal length, which allows stable shooting whether the lens is positioned upward or downward. It also helps during long exposure photography. Water & oil-repellent coating ensures pleasant photography experience Forefront & rear lenses incorporate a water & oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily & prevents oil & fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier. ...

On the one h&, the product concept of the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is to achieve the best optical & action-capture performance to meet the requirements of professional photographers. On the other h&, that of the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is to achieve a lightweight & compact construction for higher usability with similar specifications. It has put a special emphasis on its optical performance by incorporation of 1 FLD & 3 SLD glass elements, optimization of lens power distribution & minimized chromatic aberration of magnification. An issue for hyper-telephoto lenses in particular at the telephoto end, optical aberrations have been minimized throughout the zoom range. Dust- & splash-proof to facilitate photography in the field & featuring a detachable tripod socket for more convenient handheld photography, this lens is a lightweight high-performance mo Lightweight & compact construction for higher usability Compared to the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports, it is more compact & lightweight, enabling easy handling & making it possible to do handheld photography for a longer period of time. The tripod socket is detachable so that the lens can be carried by itself. Without the tripod socket, it also fits well into limited space for storage. Moreover, the tripod socket is made from magnesium which is light & strong at the same time. The tripod socket may be detached & replaced with a rubber protective cover PT-11 to further reduce weight & make handheld photography an even more lightweight & convenient experience. This lens is the optimal choice for photographers who desire hyper-telephoto functionality while staying light on their feet. Intelligent OS featuring updated algorithm The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function features an acceleration sensor to ensure even higher precision. Two OS modes are available: Mode 1 for general photography & Mode 2 for motor sports & other applications requiring panning. In Mode 2, the acceleration sensor teams up with the Intelligent OS & its updated stabilization algorithm to deliver effective stabilization while you move the camera horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—regardless of the position of the lens. This feature helps ensure effective panning & outstanding capture of moving subjects. Note: This lens is incompatible with film SLR cameras with the exception of the Nikon F6 & Canon EOS-1V. Zoom lock switch can be set at any focal length The new zoom lock switch enables the zoom ring to be locked at any focal length. It can be fixed at the photographers desirable focal length, which allows stable shooting whether the lens is positioned upward or downward. It also helps during long exposure photography. Water & oil-repellent coating ensures pleasant photography experience Forefront & rear lenses incorporate a water & oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily & prevents oil & fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier. ...

Dust & splash-proof, zoom lock at every focus distance, water-repellent coating, compatibility with the new tele converters, new OS system with accelerometer, easily accessible manual over-ride switch, optimized auto focusing, telephoto shooting at 600mm, minimized chromatic aberration for higher optical performance & enhanced enjoyment with beautiful build quality. Since telephoto zoom lenses are often used under very challenging situations, this model has crystalized all the possible qualities & features to achieve the best optical & action-capture performance. While combining high portability & durability, this high-performance hyper-telephoto zoom lens from our Sports line offers outstanding rendering capabilities. Its versatility provides better flexibility for wider shooting scenes, & the high-performance definitely stimulates photographers artistic expression. Achieves the best optical performance that embodies the product concept of our Sports line This lens incorporates 2 FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite, & 3 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements, & compensates for color aberration at the utmost. Chromatic aberration in particular, which could be visible especially towards the telephoto-end even when stopped down, is corrected by the optimized design of glass elements including FLD lenses. Dust-proof & splash-proof construction It is Dust & splash-proof, & designed for higher durability. It is able to meet the demands that professional photographers would require in challenging shooting conditions, such as in the rain. Zoom lock switch can be set at any focal length The new zoom lock switch enables the zoom ring to be locked at any focal length. It can be fixed at the photographers desirable focal length, which allows stable shooting whether the lens is positioned upward or downward. It also helps during long exposure photography. Water & oil-repellent coating ensures pleasant photography experience Forefront & rear lenses incorporate a water & oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily & prevents oil & fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier. Manual override incorporated to make two full-time manual modes switchable In addition to AF/MF, MO (Manual Override) is incorporated as one of the options of the focus mode switch. By setting it to the MO position, it switches to manual focus by rotating the focus ring even during continuous AF. With AF position, standard full-time manual focus is available. Using the optional SIGMA USB (Universal Serial Bus) DOCK, it is possible to adjust the MO positions sensitivity to switch to manual focus. ...

Large aperture standard zoom lens with a minimum focal length of 17mm, designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras & incorporating Sigmas original Optical Stabiliser system. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The lens has a compact construction with an overall length of 91.8mm making it ideal for travel photography. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, two glass mold & one hybrid aspherical lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. This lens has superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp & high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) provides fast & quiet AF. FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index & low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion. These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass & ensures high definition & high contrast images. This lens incorporates two FLD glass elements, which compensate for colour aberration. In addition, two glass mold elements & one hybrid aspherical lens give excellent correction for field curvature & astigmatism. High definition images are ensured throughout the entire zoom range. Sigmas unique Optical Stabiliser technology The lens is equipped with Sigmas own unique OS function. This system allows the photographer to use shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower that would otherwise be possible. Large aperture throughout the entire zoom range The large F2.8 aperture allows the use of fast shutter speeds & provides a bright viewfinder image, helping the photographer confirm accurate focusing. It is also ideal for emphasizing the subject by creating a natural, blurred background. Covering a wide range of focal lengths This lens covers a wide range of focal lengths from 17mm & has an equivalent angle of view of a 25.5-75mm with a 35mm SLR camera. It is ideal for general photography as well as portraits & landscapes. * The angle of view varies depending on which camera the lens is mounted on. Compact construction The lens has a compact construction with a diameter of 83.5mm, overall length of 91.8mm & weight of 565g. This compact & lightweight construction makes it absolutely ideal for travel photography. Super Multi-Layer Coating & superior peripheral brightness The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting as well as providing sharp & high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. This lens also benefits from superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp & high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. Fast & quiet AF with internal focusing The lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic motor), ensuring fast & quiet AF. The inner focusing system eliminates front lens ration, making the lens particularly suitable for using the supplied petal-type hood & circular polarising filters. * For Pentax mount, AF will not function with DSLR cameras that do not support HSM. Close focusing capability This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm throughout the entire zoom range & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. Rounded diaphragm This lens has rounded 7 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive bokeh to the out of focus area of the image. * Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras. ...

Large aperture standard zoom lens with a minimum focal length of 17mm, designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras & incorporating Sigmas original Optical Stabiliser system. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The lens has a compact construction with an overall length of 91.8mm making it ideal for travel photography. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, two glass mold & one hybrid aspherical lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. This lens has superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp & high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) provides fast & quiet AF. FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index & low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion. These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass & ensures high definition & high contrast images. This lens incorporates two FLD glass elements, which compensate for colour aberration. In addition, two glass mold elements & one hybrid aspherical lens give excellent correction for field curvature & astigmatism. High definition images are ensured throughout the entire zoom range. Sigmas unique Optical Stabiliser technology The lens is equipped with Sigmas own unique OS function. This system allows the photographer to use shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower that would otherwise be possible. Large aperture throughout the entire zoom range The large F2.8 aperture allows the use of fast shutter speeds & provides a bright viewfinder image, helping the photographer confirm accurate focusing. It is also ideal for emphasizing the subject by creating a natural, blurred background. Covering a wide range of focal lengths This lens covers a wide range of focal lengths from 17mm & has an equivalent angle of view of a 25.5-75mm with a 35mm SLR camera. It is ideal for general photography as well as portraits & landscapes. * The angle of view varies depending on which camera the lens is mounted on. Compact construction The lens has a compact construction with a diameter of 83.5mm, overall length of 91.8mm & weight of 565g. This compact & lightweight construction makes it absolutely ideal for travel photography. Super Multi-Layer Coating & superior peripheral brightness The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting as well as providing sharp & high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. This lens also benefits from superior peripheral brightness & provides sharp & high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. Fast & quiet AF with internal focusing The lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic motor), ensuring fast & quiet AF. The inner focusing system eliminates front lens ration, making the lens particularly suitable for using the supplied petal-type hood & circular polarising filters. * For Pentax mount, AF will not function with DSLR cameras that do not support HSM. Close focusing capability This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm throughout the entire zoom range & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. Rounded diaphragm This lens has rounded 7 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive bokeh to the out of focus area of the image. * Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras. ...

As entry level lenses for digital SLR cameras, standard zoom lenses are capable of many types of photography. With this lens, you can enjoy the variation of different angle-of-views covering from a wide-angle of 18mm (equivalent to 27mm on a 35mm camera) to a telephoto of 200mm (equivalent to 300mm on a 35mm camera), as well as Macro. Moreover, thanks to the OS (Optical Stabilizer) functionality, while pursuing convenience of handheld photography for close-up, indoor & night time photography, SIGMA incorporated the latest technology freely in order to achieve its compact size as an everyday lens. SIGMA proposes a new standard zoom lens. Diameter reduced by 4.6mm compared to its predecessor We pursued the compactness as an ideal everyday lens. From an early stage of development, SIGMA was determined to make the lens size compact, for example, by incorporating double-sided aspherical lens elements & downsizing the motor. As a result, while the predecessor had a diameter of 75.3mm, this lens has reduced it to 70.7mm, which has the difference of 4.6mm. It also achieves -11% in volume ratio compared to its predecessor. It is one of the smallest in its class of lenses with more than a 7x zoom ratio, & is more comparable in size to a generic standard zoom lenses. High rendering performance throughout the entire zoom range With our Contemporary line, the lens is required to fulfill the maximum potential while achieving a compact & light-weight construction. This lens incorporates SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements that have a high refractive index, & corrects chromatic aberration at the telephoto-end very well. Moreover, aspherical lens elements, including double-sided aspherical lenses, ensure a compact size & excellent correction of distortion. This also helps to produce superior rendering performance throughout the entire zoom range from wide-angle to tele-photo & macro photography. Close-up photography One of the biggest features of this lens is that it is possible to shoot subjects as close as macro lenses. This lens features a minimum focusing distance of 39cm & a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3. It offers the versatility for shooting close-ups of fashion accessories, cuisine, flower arrangements & much more without changing the lens. Its working distance is 14.7cm, & it is suitable for shooing images with natural light as it keeps the shadows of camera & lens off of the image. Optical Stabilizer This lens incorporates an OS system which offers superior stabilization, making it possible to compensate for camera shake even in macro range photography where a small blur can be easily identified. Designed to minimize flare & ghosting Flare & ghosting were thoroughly measured & monitored from the lens development stage to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting & provides sharp & high contrast images even in backlit conditions. Attaching the matched petal type hood, which is supplied, will provide extra protection from flare & ghosting. Incorporating Rounded Diaphragm The 7 blade-rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image. Hyper Sonic Motor HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) delivers high AF speed & extremely quiet performance. With the latest AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. * For Pentax mount, if the camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available Brass made bayonet mount This lens incorporates a brass made bayonet mount which has both high accuracy & durability. A special treatment to reinforce its strength is applied to the surface giving it greater strength & making it highly resistant to long-term use. ...

This 11.1x high zoom ratio lens incorporates Sigmas original OS function & offers a broad shooting range from wide angle to telephoto The latest optical technology enables easy handheld photography with a compact construction & length of just 87.7 mm, making it ideal for various scenes such as landscape, sport & general photography. The compact construction guarantees excellent mobility making ideal for travel photography. FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) glass, which has performance equal to fluorite, SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements & aspherical lens elements provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Sigmas HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures fast & quiet auto-focusing. This lens features the latest optical technology including FLD glass elements & aspherical lens elements, making it compact with a length of just 87.7 mm. whilst keeping high rendering performance. This compact construction guarantees excellent mobility with superior image quality. One FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) glass element, which has performance equal to fluorite & two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for color aberrations. Two glass mold aspherical & one hybrid aspherical lens elements ensure excellent correction for all types of aberrations. Together they provide a high level of optical performance throughout the entire zoom range. ...

A high ratio zoom lens often requires compactness & enhancement of additional features, to be capable enough to cover various shooting scenes with convenience & versatility. However, SIGMA still believes that image quality is what matters the most. When travelling with minimal equipment the lens needs a wide zoom range especially as a telephoto lens may be needed unexpectedly without time to switch lenses. Even with a high ratio zoom lens, our goal is to satisfy enthusiastic photographers with the versatility of the lens & its optical performance. This lens is good either as your first interchangeable lens or as a high performance all in one lens. Excellent optical performance that satisfies experienced users This lens incorporates 4 FLD (F Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite plus 1 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element. It enables this lens to minimize the chromatic aberration, especially toward the telephoto-end, & provide clear image quality with high color fidelity * FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index & low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion. These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass & ensures high definition & high contrast images. Renewed OS system for higher compensation By reviewing the system construction & the algorithm of firmware, 3.5 steps compensation has been achieved. * Based on CIPAs guideline. Measuring at tele-photo end, when it is attached to the camera with APS-C image sensor. * The lenses for SONY & PENTAX do not incorporate the OS function. Zoom-macro for enhanced macro photography Just by rotating the zoom ring, it enables photographers to take close-up pictures of subjects such as jewelry & flowers. Maximum magnification ratio at respective focal lengths is indicated on the lens barrel, thus it is easy to see what the object size will be at the sensor. Furthermore, in order to secure a clear field of view, the design of this lens is very thorough, even down to the precise position of the engraved letters on the lens. Newly Developed Hyper Sonic Motor For comfortable & smooth use with the high zoom ratio, 16.6 times, it incorporates a bigger HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) which is newly developed for this lens. It is powerful enough to ensure high speed & quiet AF. * For Pentax mount, if the camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available. Designed to minimize flare & ghosting Flare & ghosting were thoroughly measured & monitored from the lens development stage to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare & ghosting & provides sharp & high contrast images even in backlit conditions. Incorporating Rounded Diaphragm The 7 blade-rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image. Specifications Lens Construction: 17 Elements in 13 Groups Angle of View (for SD1): 76.5
- 5.4 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7 Blades (Rounded Diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: F22 Minimum Focusing Distance: 39cm / 15.4in. Maximum Magnification: 1:3 Filter

Size: 72mm Dimensions: 79mm x 101.5mm / 3.1in. x 4.0in. Weight: 585g/20.6oz.


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