Cameras
Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM (Canon)
Ultra telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500mm.
Ultra telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500mm
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Optical Stabiliser
This ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows photographers to bring the subject close with short perspective. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. It is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting.
SLD Glass
Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimises fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
HSM
This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability.
Compatible with Sigma APO Tele Converters
The addition of the (optional) 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 210-700mm F7-8.8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 300-1000mm F10-12.6 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively. A removable tripod collar (TS-31) is included as a standard component.
(See the Compatibility Table for information.)
Detachable tripod collar
A removable tripod collar and matched lens hood is included as a standard component.
| Lens Construction | 21 Elements in 15 Groups |
| Angle of View | 16.4 - 5 degrees |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 Blades |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 220cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:5.2 |
| Filter Size | 86mm |
| Dimensions | Diameter 94.7mm X Length 252mm |
| Weight | 1,910g |
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Please note that this list is for guidance only. We will always advise you if for any reason the equipment is to be supplied with a different number of batteries.
Where applicable, all batteries will be fully charged before dispatch, except in the event of a turnaround where the client will be advised accordingly.
The following equipment can work with the Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM (Canon) -
| Daily Hire | £20.00 (£24.00) | Weekend Hire | £30.00 (£36.00) |
| Weekly Hire | £44.17 (£53.00) | 2 Weekly Hire | £77.50 (£93.00) |
| 3 Weekly Hire | £110.83 (£133.00) | Deposit | £225.00 |
Prices shown above as Ex VAT in black (Inc VAT in red). These prices are for hire only - courier charges will apply. All equipment will be delivered by 12pm on the day before the hire period and collected the day after the hire has finished. For more details, visit our How to Hire section.
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Photography Monthly - October 2008 'The lens’ AF system uses Sigma’s Hypersonic Motor (HSM). This gives quick and silent operation comparable to what you’d expect from a Canon USM or Nikon SWM lens. Not everyone needs a long zoom like this, but if you’re into sports and nature, you could do far worse than this Sigma. Focus carefully and make sure your technique is good and you won’t be disappointed.’ |
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Practical Photography - April 2009 'Covering 150-500mm is a great zoom range, especially when you factor in a digital crop factor like 1.6x found on our test camera, the Canon EOS 50D, as this takes the focal length range up to 240-800mm! Thankfully Sigma has added an optical stabiliser (OS) to the lens, which worked really well on our test shots. I found myself achieving near sharpness at just 1/30sec at 800mm – impressive stuff. The 150-500mm ticks all the right boxes for the photographer who wants lots of magnification in a quality lens with optical stabilisation.’ |
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Which Digital Camera - October 2008 'The Optical Stabiliser (OS) as it’s known, utilises a system that has a floating element, which moves to counteract the camera’s movement. There are two modes that you can choose between: for still subjects pick mode 1; for moving subjects select mode 2.’ ‘In fact this lens is remarkably good, with sharp detail being maintained right into the edges of the frame at mid-aperture settings. When you look at the value for money element with this lens, it does a good job for the price.’ |
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'The most important aspect of any modern long-focus lens – an efficient AF drive system – is also the Sigma superzoom’s forte. As well as being quick its motor is also quiet and acts internally, so the manual-focusing ring remains motionless but can still be used at any time to make adjustments.’ |
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Amateur Photographer - 28th March 2009 'Autofocus sound level is one of the lowest I’ve measured at 17dB over 35dB background. At 645 milliseconds, infinity to closest focus is really fast for a long zoom. As you would expect, this Sigma zoom lens gives the fully professional performance for which it has clearly been designed. Overall contrast is high, with crisp, fine detail at full aperture.’ ‘The lens succeeds in its of offering a state-of-the-art tool capable of delivering high-impact images in a variety of conditions. Stretching to a start point of 150mm rather than the usual 200mm of other long zoom lenses may perhaps give it a notional competitive edge.’ |
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Digital Photographer - Issue 72 'On a non full-frame digital SLR, it equates roughly to a 240-800mm zoom. This makes it a super-telephoto, which is potentially perfect for capturing the most distant objects like jets at an air show, or pitched based sports where the player are often a long way from the touchline or boundary. The autofocus is fast and smooth, and Sigma’s HSM focusing system means that you also have full-time manual override…’ |
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