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Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Focal length
150–500 mm
Aperture
f/5–6.3
Weight
1780 g
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
220 cm
Length
252 mm

At a Glance

With 150-500 mm of focal length, this super-telephoto zoom for Canon EF on full frame covers long distances. An optical stabilizer is built in, and a Hyper Sonic Motor drives autofocus. Wildlife, birds and sports are the typical subjects. The minimum focus distance is 2.2 m and the weight is 1.78 kg. The maximum aperture drops to f/6.3 at the long end.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
150 mm
Max. focal length
500 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
1,780 g (3.92 lb)
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
220 cm (86.61 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.2 (0.19Γ—)
Length
252 mm (9.92 in)
Diameter
94.7 mm (3.73 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM fit?

The Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 240-800 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSMSigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | ContemporarySigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | STamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
Focal length150-500 mm150-600 mm150-600 mm150-600 mm
Max. aperturef/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/5-6.3
Weight1,780 g1,930 g2,860 g1,951 g
Filter diameter86 mm95 mm105 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance220 cm280 cm260 cm270 cm
Length252 mm260.1 mm290.2 mm257.8 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM weigh?

The Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM weighs 1,780 g. It is 252 mm long with a diameter of 94.7 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM use?

The Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM takes 86 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is 220 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 240-800 mm in full-frame terms.

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