
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
- Focal length
- 150β500 mm
- Aperture
- f/5β6.3
- Weight
- 1780 g
- Filter diameter
- 86 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 220 cm
- Length
- 252 mm
At a Glance
The Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a super-telephoto zoom for Nikon F-Mount on full frame, reaching 500 mm. It includes an optical stabilizer and a Hyper Sonic Motor for autofocus, which suits wildlife, birds and sports. The lens weighs 1.78 kg and focuses down to 2.2 m. Its aperture narrows 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
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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 225-750 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S | Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150-500 mm | 150-600 mm | 150-600 mm | 150-600 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/5-6.3 | f/5-6.3 | f/5-6.3 | f/5-6.3 |
| Weight | 1,780 g | 1,930 g | 2,860 g | 1,951 g |
| Filter diameter | 86 mm | 95 mm | 105 mm | 95 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 220 cm | 280 cm | 260 cm | 270 cm |
| Length | 252 mm | 260.1 mm | 290.2 mm | 257.8 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | yes |
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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 225-750 mm in full-frame terms.
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