Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1,001)

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
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm lens
53 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
  • Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
  • Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th

Cons

  • Below average build (1st percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 9 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '09: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '10: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '13: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '14: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 4.0★ · 1 review113111Q3 '09Q4 '10Q4 '13Q3 '14Q1 '19Q4 '25
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.6
Bokeh 59.5
Build 1.4
Macro 11.8
Optical 54.9
Aperture 59.9
User Sentiment 63.3
Versatility 83.8
Social Proof 67.7
Stabilization 92.8

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 Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Sony G SELP28135G.SYX
Focal Length 150-500mm 17-28mm 28-75mm 12-60mm 28-70mm 28-135mm
Max Aperture f/5 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/22 f/4
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z Sony E Micro Four Thirds Canon RF Sony E
Stabilization true false false true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) 1905 450 540 320 495 420
AF Type HSM Stepping Motor VXD linear motor STM SSM
Lens Type telephoto zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm 54.659.51.411.854.959.963.383.867.792.8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 8788.173.686.38785.890.868.164.638
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare 54.688.167.287.387.885.880.478.283.138
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare 9888.183.150.490.285.844.293.163.583.2
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare 8725.970.280.48522.698.177.287.998.5
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare 94.280.275.531.28769.963.392.450.292.8

Price

Value & Pricing

We started tracking prices for this product on May 3, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Macro (33.6)Overall (53.1)Budget (59.8)Street (48.8)Travel (42.2)Portrait (58.2)Landscape (45)Professional (43.3)Video Cinema (50.5)Wildlife Sports (51.8)

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