Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM APO Autofocus Lens for Sony Alpha & Minolta Maxxum
This Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM APO Lens is an ultra telephoto zoom lens ideal for nature, wildlife, or sports photography. This zoom range translates into an equivalent range of 225-750mm when used with a Sony digital SLR camera (with APS-C-size sensor).
The use of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), APO apochromatic design, three elements of SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass, and multicoated optics all enable this lens to provide a high level of performance throughout its entire zoom range, as well as versatility. A rear focus system insures quick, convenient manual focus and a non-rotating front barrel.
The improved DG lens design corrects for various aberrations. This lens is specially coated to get the best color balance, while cutting down on ghosting caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. The lens provides the utmost correction against lateral chromatic aberration, which is a serious problem for digital SLR cameras.
By adding the optional Sigma APO teleconverter, you can use this lens as a 210-700mm f/7-9 manual focus ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a 1.4X EX teleconverter, or as a 300-1000mm f/10-13 manual focus ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a 2X teleconverter.
- The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system ensures quiet and high-speed auto focusing with full time manual focus override.
- Three Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration.
- Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces ghost and flare.
| Filter Size | 86mm |
| f/Stop Range | 5-22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.2' (2.2 m) |
| Magnification | 1:5.2 |
| Angle of View | 16.4-5° |
| Groups/Elements | 15/21 |
| Tripod Collar | Yes (removable) |
| Length | 9.9" (252mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | 3.7" (95mm) |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs (1.910kg) |
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/action (3)
- Wildlife (3)
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Pros
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM APO Autofocus Lens for Sony Alpha & Minolta Maxxum:
The lens is just what I needed for getting the pictures of animals and objects from a distance. I wanted this for vacations we take especially.
The lens is a bit heavy and you really want a monopod for steady shots.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Quick Focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
- Special Effects
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM APO Autofocus Lens for Sony Alpha & Minolta Maxxum:
I have used this lens for Wildlife, Action Sports like water Skiers, and even some astrophotography. The lens is straightforward and easy to use. I have not had any problems with the lens wanting to creep out of alignment as far as zoom is concerned. The SONY A350 is happy with it as well. Overall, I am happy with product. I did take some pics of my wife and they were great. No complaints.
I do not have any other lens to compare this to. On the far end of 500mm, I think things can get a little soft, however, this might not be the lens. The camera needs to be properly adjusted too to get the best results. More attention to detail as far as how you have your camera set up will go along way in getting the most out of the lens.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Quick Focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG HSM APO Autofocus Lens for Sony Alpha & Minolta Maxxum:
Mainly used for wildlife. Results have been good so far. Silent focus is nice for a change. Sure a lot bigger(weight and length) than I have been used to.
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What's in the Box
- Front & Rear Caps
- Lens Hood
- TS-31 Tripod Collar
- Case
- Strap
- 1-Year Warranty
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