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Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $979.99
Buy New: $878.00
You Save: $101.99 (10%)
New (8) from $869.95
Rating:  5 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 500
Minimum Focal Length: 150
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.1
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 7.6 x 7.2
MPN: 737-101
Model: 737-101
UPC: 085126737542
EAN: 0085126737542
ASIN: B001542X6E
Release Date: May 21, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Incorporating Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function | | • | An ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows short perspective | | • | Three SLD glass elements and a rear focus system provide optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range | | • | Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting | | • | HSM ensures quiet and high-speed autofocus |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma 150-500mm ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range of up to 500mm, letting you bring almost any subject close for short-perspective shots. The lens employs Sigma's original Optical Stabilizer (OS) function, which gives you access to shutter speeds approximately four stops slower without blurring the image. As a result, you can capture low-light, long-distance shots such as football plays, wildlife profiles, and landscape scenes without using a tripod for each photo. In addition, the lens incorporates a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quick, high-speed autofocusing, along with a rear focus system that guarantees optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. And photographers will love the three special low dispersion (SLD) glass elements, which correct for chromatic aberration, and the super multilayer lens coating, which reduces flare and ghosting. Other details include an option for full-time manual focusing, a close focusing distance of 86.6 inches, and an 86mm filter size. Compatible with optional 1.4x and 2x tele converters--which produce a 210-700mm length or 300-1000mm length respectively--the Sigma 150-500mm lens carries a one-year warranty. Specifications
- Focal length: 150-500mm
- Maximum aperture: f/5-6.3
- Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
- Angle of view: 16.4 to 5 degrees
- Number of diaphragm blades: 9
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Minimum focusing distance: 86.6 inches
- Maximum magnification: 1:5.2
- Filter size: 86mm
- Hood type: Bayonet
- Mount: Canon
- Dimensions: 3.7 inches in diameter and 9.9 inches long
- Weight: 67.4 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
Product Description
The APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows photographers to bring the subject close and short perspective. Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. It is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimizes fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. A removable tripod socket (TS-31) is included as a standard component. 16.4 to 5-degrees Angle of View 220cm/86.6 Minimum Focusing Distance Dimensions - 3.7 x 9.9 (94.7x252mm) Weight - 1910 grams (67.4 ounces)
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| Customer Reviews:
A Bit Heavy, Tough To Focus, but Takes Sharp Pictures from Distance June 12, 2008
Richard Gelman (Philadelphia, PA)
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
I'm in Costa Rica on a shoot and got a first-hand chance to try this thing before it's launched (...supposedly. I could be wrong here). But anyway, first off, this is a heavy, heavy lens. It's not for moving around. It's not for changing lenses every 5 minutes to get that wide angle shot you can't get. It's simply a beast. The zoom has to move a whole lot of glass, and it's not so easy. And it's not supposed to be small and compact, so I can't count size as a downfall (...but the zoom could turn a little more smoothly).
And all that said, it takes great Optically Stabilized photographs, from a distance (and it really didn't seem too slow...actually pretty quick now that I think about it).
I uploaded a few test photos in the gallery for this lens. Mine are the ones comparing the shots of the "Museo" sign, one using the Sigma 150-500mm OS at 500mm, the other my current 70-300mm Quantaray at 300mm. And compared to my 70-300mm (non-IS), which I love, the 500mm Sigma made me think one thing and one thing only. I want one.
 Great value! August 26, 2008
Judge J Drhedd
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Bought mine in Hong Kong for 913 USD, expensive 50-USD filter (because of the 'non-std' lens diameter) included.
First off, the main selling point is still the price. You cannot get any 500mm prime or zoom from Canon at less than 1K USD. And for wildlife and shot-of-people-from-a-far (sneaky, a la paparazzo), lense does its job. I did some test shots at a beach near dusk, still delivers respectable images.
On sharpness, I think it's also passable enough. I added a picture of sunset, bottle on the beach, and birds on a tree, all taken handheld, 500mm, as wide as it can, with OS on. I dont have any other super telephoto to compare these images with, so evaluate on your own. To me, image quality is very satisfactory.
I find color saturation also passable compared with 70-200 f/4L, outdoors, daytime. I dont think I will use this anyway indoors.
Other comments/observations:
When the OS is on, there's a sound that chirps frequently and the image in the viewfinder shakes. There's also a note to switch-off OS when really not needed...to save battery?
I use 40D. Ensure the serial number is higher than 1007001 if you also use 40D. There's already a notice from Sigma that burst rate is decreased greatly for copies with serial number lower than 1007001.
Saw some comments regarding backfocusing, I see no evidence in my copy.
You can still rotate focusing ring comfortably while palm is rested in the handle. It's heavier of course than usual walkaround lenses, but you can still manage to shoot without tripod. Balance with camera is still ok.
Body finish is superb enough but I dont like Sigma's cheap-looking plastic switches for AF-MF, lock-unlock, and OS-modes.
Case included is also the same used for EX, but I think you really have to buy a good lowepro or crumpler backpack that can carry this for travels.
Hood looks cheap, but does its job.
I dont see lens creep when lens is locked at 150.
Good buy, overall. I was anxious at first if I made the right decision, but now I wont desire the Canon 100-400mm alternative anymore.
Looking forward to try on sports. Will try to visit the hippodrome this weekend.
Incredible Lens!! October 17, 2008
Nashuaslick
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I just purchased this lens from Amazon. It is important to note that they are now shipping above the required serial number for the fix. Any lens you order now will be the updated version. This is what I recieved!
I am blown away by the quality and value of this lens. I took it out today and shot many photos and the results where amazing. It comes with a nice case, front and rear caps, and a bayonette hood. I walked through the woods about 2 miles with it on the Canon EOS 40D on a neckstrap and the weight was not an issue. I did hold one hand on the tripod grip to stabilize it and it was comfortable. On the Canon 40D the lens is perfectly balanced with the camera body. It will sit perfectly upright on the tripod grip when sat on a flat surface so the center of gravity is dead on and makes for easy handheld shootability. I shot all my pictures handheld with the OS (IS) set to 2 and even at the highest zoom (500mm) pics where razor sharp and super detailed! If you have been thinking about this lens, buy it, you will not be disappointed, especially now that you are sure to get the upgraded lens.
Great long lens for the money September 19, 2008
Who Cares? (Lost in my own little world.)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As an amateur photographer, I love this lens. I sold my Canon 70-200 f/4L for this one and I really like the added length and OS. Images are sharp with good color saturation. The lens is heavy compared to my previous lens but I would expect nothing less since it's made with heavier materials and has the OS motor. I like the fact that it also has the tripod ring included. The only down side I can find so far is the minimum aperture being a little too slow. I have to either have a lot of light or really crank up the ISO in order to get really fast shutter speeds.
Given the price of this lens compared to the Canon 100-400, this lens is a real bargain. If you're looking for a long telephoto with OS, consider this one. I've heard nothing good about it's sister lens the 120-400.
FUN TO USE January 6, 2009
Albert Lemmon
This lens is well designed, easy to use, and provides excellent images. I am a retired Industrial Designer, on a budget, with lots of spare time to devote to photography. This lens is heavy but combined with a Vanguard monopod and ball head articulation of weight becomes less of a problem. The availability of a resting platform takes the work out of long waiting periods for that next work of art. The lens optical stabilization in many cases enables hand held use.
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