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Sigma Sports 185956 500mm

65.4 Portrait Score
500mmf/4Sigma SAIS
Why we recommend this

A 500mm f/4 optical formula with one SLD and two FLD elements, plus Super Multi-Layer coating, delivers sharp, contrast-rich images, aided by a 4-stop Optical Stabilizer for handholding in dim conditions. Its dust- and splash-proof magnesium-alloy barrel, brass mount, and teleconverter compatibility ensure durability and extended reach options. This lens is ideal for sports and wildlife photographers who rely on fast Hyper Sonic AF with full-time manual override and a bright f/4 aperture to track distant, fast-moving subjects.

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Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM

50.5 Portrait Score
150-600mmf/5Nikon FISWeather Sealed
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The 150-600mm zoom range, supported by a Hyper Sonic Motor and Optical Stabilization, delivers sharp handheld shots of distant subjects. Its optical design, with one FLD and three SLD elements plus a Super Multi-Layer Coating, minimizes aberrations and flare for clear, high-contrast images. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers using Nikon F-mount who need an affordable, stabilized super-telephoto reach.

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Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens
Price $2,540
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Sigma EX DG HSM APO 595110 300mm

42.4 Portrait Score
300-800mmf/5.6APO
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Covering a 300-800mm range at a constant f/5.6, this lens uses two ELD elements and APO glass to minimize chromatic aberration across its full-frame image circle. Internal zooming and focusing maintain its physical length during operation, while the HSM motor provides quiet autofocus with full-time manual override. This optic is best for wildlife and field sports photographers who need extreme reach without changing lenses.

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Sigma EX DG HSM APO 595110 300mm lens
Price $7,999
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