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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Nikon F (FX) Review

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S

Main Features

  • 150-600mm Focal Range
  • F5-6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 105mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 2860g.
  • Diameter: 121mm
  • Length: 290mm
  • Min Focus Distance:2.6m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x
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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Overview

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeExcellent
SportsExcellent
PortraitPoor
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingPoor
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroFair

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Reasons to Buy Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Compatible with Sigma Teleconverters
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Zoom Lock
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
600mm reach great for Wildlife Photography
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Heavy

Lens Mount

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a maximum diameter of 121mm and total length of 290mm when not extended . It weighs 2860g / 100.9 oz.

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a filter thread of 105mm.

Focal Range

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 225 - 900mm.

Teleconverter Compatibility

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:

  • Sigma TC-1401 1.4x TC for F-Mount
  • Sigma TC-2001 2x TC for F-Mount


Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter for Nikon F Lens Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter for Nikon F 210 - 840mm F7 - 8.82 Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma TC-2001 2x Teleconverter for Nikon F Lens Sigma TC-2001 2x Teleconverter for Nikon F 300 - 1200mm F10 - 12.6 Amazon B&H Photo

Weather Sealings

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Tripod Collar

With a total length of 290mm and a weight of 2860g, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.

Zoom Method

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 2.6m.

Aperture

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 150mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f22 at 600mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
150mm F5 F22
600mm F6.3 F22

Optical Formula

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S's optical formula consists of 24 elements in 16 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 FLD
  • 3 SLD

Lens Hood

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is available in Black color.

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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 150-600mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F5-6.3
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 24
Optical Groups 16
Special Elements 2 FLD and 3 SLD

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2.6m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 2860g
Diameter 121mm
Length 290mm
Materials Metal
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 105mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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