Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm
Covering a 150-500mm focal length with 4-stop optical stabilization, this lens delivers handheld reach for full-frame Sony A-mount bodies. The HSM autofocus is quiet and responsive, while three ED elements with multi-layer coating help control aberrations at the variable f/5-6.3 aperture. It’s best suited for outdoor wildlife and sports enthusiasts needing an affordable super-telephoto zoom without sacrificing stabilization.
Focal length 150-500mm
Aperture f/5
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 1905 g
af type HSM
lens type telephoto
51 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | super multi-layer lens coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-500mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1905 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 | 495 |
| AF Type | HSM | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm | 53.7 | 52.4 | 2.1 | 13.9 | 59.6 | 52.9 | 63.5 | 84 | 73.9 | 93.5 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 85.7 | 76 | 84.9 | 88.4 | 82.8 | 90.8 | 68 | 71.4 | 36.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 80.4 | 86 | 97 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 23 | 72.9 | 78.9 | 86.7 | 20.1 | 98 | 77.3 | 90.1 | 98.6 |
