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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary

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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary

Focal length
150–600 mm
Aperture
f/5–6.3
Weight
1930 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
280 cm
Length
260.1 mm

At a Glance

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is a telephoto zoom for Canon EF on full frame. Reaching 600 mm, it offers long reach, and an optical stabilizer is built in. The lens weighs 1.93 kg, has a dust and splash resistant mount and works with teleconverters. It suits wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.
  • Large 95 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

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

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
150 mm
Max. focal length
600 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
20
Groups
14
Weight
1,930 g (4.25 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
280 cm (110.24 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.9 (0.2×)
Length
260.1 mm (10.24 in)
Diameter
105 mm (4.13 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary fit?

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 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 240-960 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 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary compared

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

LensSigma 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 USDTamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
Focal length150-600 mm150-600 mm150-600 mm150-600 mm
Max. aperturef/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/5-6.3
Weight1,930 g2,860 g1,951 g2,010 g
Filter diameter95 mm105 mm95 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance280 cm260 cm270 cm220 cm
Length260.1 mm290.2 mm257.8 mm260.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary: FAQ

Does the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary weigh?

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary weighs 1,930 g. It is 260.1 mm long with a diameter of 105 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary use?

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is 280 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 240-960 mm in full-frame terms.

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