![]() It’s one thing for a telephoto zoom to be built to a high-end resilient standard, but ultimately a lens is only as good as its optical performance. Please note the above prices were based on online quotes that were received from and mpb.com on the 23rd November 2018. Owners of the Sigma 150-600mm f/5.6-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens looking to upgrade to the weather-sealed Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport can expect to be offered £465 for their lens in excellent condition. Hire rates for the lens available from Īnyone that owns the Sigma’s 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport who is potentially considering trading in their lens for the new Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport should expect to be offered around £570 for their lens in good condition and around £660 if it’s deemed in excellent condition. A three day hire is also available for £62.30 including VAT and weekly hire costs £88.70 including VAT. Hireacamera who were winners of our hire service roundup stock the lens in Canon and Nikon mounts and offer a daily/weekend rate of £52.80 including VAT. Just as this review was published, several hire companies started to list the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport on their books. The Sigma TC-1401 teleconverter costs £225, and the Sigma TC-2001 is priced at £269. One thing to note is that when the lens is attached to cameras that support autofocus at f/8, Sigma claims focus accuracy is not ensured on the telephoto side at the focal length scale more than 300mm. The addition of Sigma’s 1.4x teleconverter (TC-1401) or 2x teleconverter (TC-2001) produces an AF 84-840mm f/6.3-9 hyper-telephoto zoom lens or a MF 120-1200mm f/9-13 hyper-telephoto zoom lens respectively. Should you require even greater reach than the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport provides, it can be turned into an even longer telephoto zoom by coupling one of Sigma’s teleconverters between camera body and lens. The aperture drops to f/5.6 between 145mm and 330mm, with a maximum aperture of f/6.3 beyond this point all the way up to 600mm.Ī close crop as applied in Lightroom of the image above showing the impressive centre sharpness at 600mm at f/6.3 Teleconverter compatibility Thorough testing through the zoom range revealed f/4.5 is available between focal lengths of 60mm-90mm, with the variable aperture closing to f/5 between 90mm and 145mm. Long shotsīeing a lens that’ll have mass appeal with motorsport, aviation and wildlife photographers, I spent time using it at a race circuit, an airport and a local nature reserve. I didn’t make the mistake of leaving my monopod behind twice. ![]() Needless to say, if you’re going to use it for any length of time, supporting it on a monopod or tripod is a must. ![]() ![]() By the end I found myself shooting bursts of shots for a minute or two before resting the lens beside me to give my arms a rest. I went into my first experience confident that I’d be able to use the lens handheld, but when the final whistle was blown, I was relieved to call it a day and put it down. *2 Although this construction allows the lens to be used in light rain, it is not the same as being waterproof.Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport 600mm, Sony A7 III with MC-11 adapter, 1/500sec at f/6.3, ISO 1600 *1 Based on CIPA guidelines (measured in 600mm with a 35mm full-size image sensor) It has a Dual Action Zoom system that includes straight and ring zoom, a dust and splash resistant structure*2, and customizable switches helping photographers and filmmakers adapt quickly and easily to virtually any shooting environment.Ĭapture the long-reach images you have always wanted with an ultra-telephoto lens-that’s the visual experience you will enjoy with the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports, the first ultra-telephoto lens for mirrorless systems from SIGMA Sports line. It can be used with SIGMA’s 1.4× and 2× L-Mount teleconverters, with AF effective up to 1200mm.įast and accurate autofocus owing to an AF unit equipped with a high-precision magnetic sensor, combined with an OS (Optical Stabilizer) function effective to approximately 4 stops*1 of image stabilization makes this a highly responsive lens that can handle even the most challenging subjects. The lens displays beautiful bokeh throughout its zoom range, and optical aberrations are kept well under control. Image quality is exceptional, with ultra-high-performance glass capable of delivering ultra-sharp results even on the highest resolution cameras. It offers outstanding levels of performance, functionality, and build quality required for ultra-telephoto shooting in the most demanding situations. The 150–600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports is SIGMA Sports line’s first ultra-telephoto zoom lens, designed from the ground up specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
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