Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens - Sony E Mount

The technical details behind this lens
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens - Sony E Mount offers the features and image quality that professionals demand. This lens provides high rendering throughout the entire zoom range at all apertures, and ghosting, flare, and various types of aberrations are all well controlled. An updated and redesigned autofocus system offers both speed and precision by incorporating an AF actuator driven by a stepping motor, as well as a high-precision magnetic sensor. Optical image stabilization delivers approximately four stops of compensation, with two standard OS modes
for both handheld shooting and panning situations. A new Zoom Torque switch gives users the option to adjust the
level of zoom ring resistance from Lock (locked at the wide end for transport), Tight (prevents zoom creep), and
Smooth (for easy, smooth zooming). Additional on-lens controls include a Focus Limiter switch, OS Mode switch,
Custom switch for custom OS settings, and three customizable AFL buttons.
Uncompromising optical performance throughout the zoom range
The SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports offers outstanding optical
performance throughout its zoom range and at all apertures. Based on the latest
optical design technology, its lens construction of 25 elements in 15 groups includes
a range of high-performance glass that ensures thorough control of different types of
aberrations. This helps give images the resolution and clearest detail, both at the tele
end around 600mm, which is critical for an ultra-telephoto zoom and throughout its
entire zoom range. The lens was designed with image quality in the out-of-focus
areas in mind as well, with attractive compression and beautiful bokeh for creating
eye-catching images that can only be achieved with a long focal length. Through
improvements to the designs as well as extensive simulated testing, the lens has
achieved high resistance to ghosting and flare. This helps ensure sharp and
high-contrast images even in strong sunlight or in backlit conditions. At the wide end
of 150mm, the lens has an impressive minimum focusing distance of 58 cm. On the
L-Mount, the use of two dedicated teleconverters will allow you to shoot with AF up to
1200mm. This lens is the perfect tool for tackling a broad range of shooting situations,
giving you greater freedom in your choice of composition.
Outstanding build quality optimized for ultra-telephoto photography
The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports combines the build quality that upholds the
SIGMA Sports line standards with excellent operability, considering different shooting
environments and modes of operation expected with an ultra-telephoto lens. A dust and
splash resistant structure, combined with a water and oil repellent coating applied to the
front element, provides peace of mind even in a harsh shooting environment. A Dual Action
Zoom supports both straight and ring zoom, allowing changes of the angle of view in a quick
and intuitive way. With a newly incorporated Zoom Torque switch, you can change the
resistance of the zoom ring and lock it at the wide end. A magnesium tripod socket is
attachable to an Arca Swiss-type clamp, and the foot is removable and may be replaced with
an optional lens foot or mounted on a monopod. The lens body uses parts made of aluminum
and TSC (Thermally Stable Composite); a type of polycarbonate with a thermal expansion
rate similar to that of aluminum, where they are most suitable. By utilizing its design
exclusive for mirrorless cameras, the lens is both robust—an attribute essential for the
Sports line lensーand compact and lightweight. Compared to the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3
DG OS HSM | Sports for SLR cameras, this lens is lighter by 760g and shorter by 26.6mm*.
* The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports for L-Mount, compared to the 150-600mm F5-6.3
DG OS HSM | Sports for SIGMA SA-mount.
Fast, high-precision AF and impressive functionality
The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports has the pro-level functionality that defines
the SIGMA Sports line lens. With an AF actuator controlled by a stepping motor, the
lens combines fast and quiet autofocus with excellent tracking of moving objects.
Furthermore, a high-precision magnetic sensor enables highly accurate positioning
for fast and high-precision AF. This is particularly impressive on an ultra-telephoto
lens where the focus lens has to move a significant distance. The OS function delivers
effective 4 stops* image stabilization, ideal for hand-held shooting at slower shutter
speeds. It is possible to change the OS settings using the OS switch and Custom Mode
switch to best suit the shooting situation. The lens has a Focus Limiter switch offering
three-zone AF modification, which helps to speed up AF performance, and on the
L-Mount a custom focusing limit can be set via the SIGMA USB DOCK. The lens also
has three AFL buttons to which you can assign various functions on the camera side
depending on the model of camera used, ensuring that key settings can be customized to suit your shooting style and be accessed easily so that you can adapt quickly
to changing conditions. With this lens, the creative possibilities are limitless.
* Based on CIPA guidelines (Measured in 600mm with a 35mm full-size image sensor).
Capture the magic through your finder
The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports is SIGMA’s first ultra-telephoto zoom lens, designed from the ground
up specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It offers outstanding levels of performance, functionality, and
build quality required for ultra-telephoto shooting in the most demanding situations. Image quality is exceptional, with ultra-high-performance glass capable of delivering ultra-sharp results even on the highest resolution
cameras. The lens displays beautiful bokeh throughout its zoom range, and optical aberrations are kept well
under control. It can be used with SIGMA’s 1.4× and 2× L-Mount teleconverters, with AF effective up to 1200mm.
Fast and accurate autofocus owing to an AF unit equipped with a high-precision magnetic sensor, combined
with an OS (Optical Stabilizer) function effective to approximately 4 stops* of image stabilization makes this a
highly responsive lens that can handle even the most challenging subjects. It has a Dual Action Zoom system
that includes straight and ring zoom, a dust, and splash resistant structure, and customizable switches helping
photographers and filmmakers adapt quickly and easily to virtually any shooting environment.
*Based on CIPA guidelines (Measured in 600mm with a 35mm full-size image sensor)
Key features
Updated optical design featuring 25 elements in 15 groups with 4 FLD and 2 ELD elements
High sharpness throughout the zoom range
Up to 4 stops of optical image stabilization correction with 2 selectable OS modes
Minimum focusing distance of 23 inches at 150mm focal length
9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth, natural-looking bokeh
Top three Reasons we think you will love this lens
High-speed, accurate autofocus utilizing stepping motor and high-precision magnetic sensor
Dust and splash-proof structure with a water and oil repellent front coating
High build quality with both aluminium and Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) components
Our expert's opinion
Ideal for wildlife, sports, landscapes, motorsports, and countless other photographic endeavours, the Sony 150-
600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens from Sigma delivers excellent features and image quality that professionals demand. This lens also offers outstanding optical performance throughout its zoom range and at all apertures.