Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS Specifications

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Product
Name Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS

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Manufacturer Sigma
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2008
MSRP 1470 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes

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Motor Type No information
Focus Method No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm
Maximum Magnification 5,2
Aperture
Maximum Aperture F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5 at 150 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
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Diaphragm Blades No information
Optics
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information
Focal Length
Focal Length 150-500 mm
Zoom Range 350 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA rating N/A
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating
Physical
Weather Sealing No
Diameter 94 mm
Length 252 mm
Weight 1910 gr
Other
Filter Type Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 86 mm
Lens Hood Included
Lens Hood SKU LH927-01 737
Tripod Collar Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A