Offering an impressively versatile range with a portable form factor, the Canon EF-mount Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens with TC-1401 for Canon EFfrom Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens with TC-1401 for Canon EFis a Contemporary-series telephoto zoom characterized by its sophisticated optics and flexible handling. One FLD element and three SLD elements are used to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range and a Super Multi-Coating also helps to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.

Balancing the optical design, this lens also features a Hyper Sonic Motor, which provides especially fast and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override. An Optical Stabilizer also works to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, a removable, rotating tripod collar is included to suit working atop a tripod or monopod.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/5 to f/22    One FLD Element, Three SLD Elements    Super Multi-Layer Coating    Hyper Sonic Motor AF System    OS Image Stabilization    Removable, Rotating Tripod Collar    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm    TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter

As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.

Telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 240-960mm equivalent focal length range.

One F Low Dispersion (FLD) and three Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements are featured in the optical design and help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.

A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.

Integrated HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), along with a rear focus system, realizes quick and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an optimized AF algorithm to produce smoother focusing performance. The HSM also permits full-time manual focus control simply by rotating the focus ring at any time.

Optical Stabilizer system minimizes the appearance of camera shake to benefit making sharper imagery when shooting handheld.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Dust- and splash-resistant design suits this lens's use in inclement weather conditions and a water- and oil-repellent coating has also been applied to the front element to aid in cleaning.

Constructed using a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for greater precision and use in wide temperature variations. Additionally, a brass bayonet affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity.

Zoom lock switch can be activated at any focal length to prevent accidental and unwanted zoom adjustment.

Compatible with optional Sigma TC-1401 1.4x and TC-2001 2x teleconverters.

A removable, rotating tripod collar offers well-balanced support for photographing atop a tripod or monopod with either vertical or horizontal shooting orientations.

This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. made in Japan or somewhere else?

A: Thank you for your interest in Sigma products. All of our lenses are made in Japan.

Q: 2. Can someone recommend a telephoto or my D3300 or 3400 Nikon's that would work well with indoor events and out - Sharp people shots - taken manually or auto focus, please advise asap? Thanks!

A: Janice, I don't know how much telephoto you need, but letme say that outdoors, my Sigma 150-600 Contemporary performs as good on my 3100 as any of my Nikon lenses. Manual or autofocus. Sorry I cannot help you with any indoor info, as I have never used it inside.Chris

Q: 3. I am looking or a lens to capture action shots (specifically football) both during the day and at night. Is this the lens for me ?

A: It's a great lens for sports (Outdoor) as this lens is slow needs lots of light for a fast shutter speed, so daytime and with very high ISO. Many sport photographers use a 300 2.8, or 400 2.8, where this lens is 5.6 or 6.3 for those focal same mm.

Q: 4. The lens keeps making micro adjustments after the focus has been set, as a result I have not been able to obtain clean shot, all are blurry. I have it on a tripod and am using a remote shutter release. The camera is a 5DMII. Have I purchased a poorly constructed lens or is it something else? I do not have this issue with any of my canon lenses.

A: I think what you are experiencing has to do with the image stabilization. With many of the Canon long L series lenses, the camera/lens combination actually recognizes the camera is on a tripod and disables the image stabilizer. This does not occur with the Sigma. I also use mine on the 5D Mk II and have found that in live view the image when mounted on my tripod continues to move around as the IS does not recognize that the camera is in fact not moving. I turn off the IS when using a tripod and once focus is achieved the image shifting stops. Hope this helps.

Q: 5. Is it compatible with a Nikon D5100?

A: It is fully compatible.

Q: 6. Will it work on a Nikon 750?

A: Yes

Q: 7. What's the lens' longest focal length that still has f/5.6 aperture? (My camera's AF limit).

A: From what I can tell, it appears to go from 5.6 to 6.3 right at 400mm. I know I have seen that specific information in a couple of reviews but don't recall the exact change point. It probably also shows up on the Sigma website. Here is where it is going to get confusing. I tried the Sigma on my 5D Mk II which has an f5.6 autofocus requirement and it will auto focus at f6.3 with no problem. With my Canon 100-400mm f4-5.6 and my 1.4X TC that 5.6 jumps to f8 and it will not auto focus. When I tried this test just now it is raining outside so ambient light levels are not very high. So I would expect the f6.3 to be even less a concern with better light. I have both the 7D Mk II and the 5D Mk II and have used the Sigma on each with no auto focus problems. I actually had not thought about the f5.6 need when I used the lens on my 5D recently. Hope this helps.

Q: 8. How does the USB dock work?

A: I use the lens with a Canon mount, but it should work the same. Sigma Optimization Pro software is used with the dock. You attach the lens to the dock just as you would attach it to the camera. The software checks to see if there is a firmware update for the lens, and if there is you can update it. That's what I've used the dock for and it appears to work very well. You can also adjust AF and OS using the dock, but I haven't tried that, yet. The AF and OS seems to be working well.

Q: 9. I have the Sigma 150 - 500 mm. Would it be worth to upgrade to this one? I am more into wildlife.

A: Probably not......600 end is not that sharp unless you stop it down. I'd get a 100-400 v2 Canon if you can afford it and use a teleconverter

Q: 10. I want to use this lens with Sony ILCE 7S, using Metabones Adapter Mark IV for Canon EF or Canon EF-S Mount Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera. AF will work?

A: You can use the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Canon EF with the Metabones IV EF to E-mount adapter on the a7S. While we cannot guarantee AF, it does sound like other users have been able to retain autofocus with this combination.