
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
- Focal length
- 150 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 895 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 38 cm
- Length
- 137 mm
At a Glance
The Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM is a macro telephoto for Nikon F on full frame. A 38 cm minimum focus distance allows close-ups from a long focal length, and the f/2.8 aperture is bright for this class. It has autofocus, weighs 895 g and has no stabilizer. Besides macro work, it suits product shots, sports and events.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Sports
- Events
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 150 mm
- Max. focal length
- 150 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 895 g (1.97 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 38 cm (14.96 in)
- Length
- 137 mm (5.39 in)
- Diameter
- 80 mm (3.15 in)
Which cameras does the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM fit?
The Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro 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 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 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM | Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM | Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF | Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150 mm | 150 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 895 g | 1,150 g | 760 g | 1,640 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 38 cm | 38 cm | 150 cm | 47 cm |
| Length | 137 mm | 150 mm | 144 mm | 203.9 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | yes |
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Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM: FAQ
Does the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM weigh?
The Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM weighs 895 g. It is 137 mm long with a diameter of 80 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM use?
The Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM is 38 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 225 mm in full-frame terms.
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Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
180mm · f/2.8
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