Used Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO HSM Canon Fit Lens

The Used Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Canon Fit Lens is a versatile super-telephoto zoom designed for photographers who need serious reach for wildlife, bird photography, sports, motorsports, aviation and nature photography. Covering a broad 150-500mm focal range, this Sigma telephoto lens provides the flexibility to frame subjects at different distances without changing lenses, while the built-in Optical Stabilizer helps reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting handheld.

Designed for Canon EF-mount cameras, the lens features Sigma's HSM Hyper Sonic Motor for fast and quiet autofocus, together with full-time manual focus capability. Three Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements help control chromatic aberration, while Sigma's multi-layer coatings are designed to minimise flare and ghosting for improved image quality.

The 500mm maximum focal length provides substantial reach for distant subjects, making this lens particularly useful for wildlife and bird photography where getting physically closer to the subject is often impractical. When used on a Canon APS-C DSLR, the narrower field of view provides an apparent equivalent range of approximately 240-800mm, further increasing its appeal for long-distance subjects.

Key Features

• 150-500mm Super-Telephoto Zoom – Extensive focal range for distant subjects
• Canon EF Fit – Designed for compatible Canon EF-mount cameras
• f/5-6.3 Maximum Aperture – Provides useful reach while maintaining a practical telephoto design
• Optical Stabilizer (OS) – Helps reduce camera shake when shooting handheld
• HSM Autofocus – Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast and quiet autofocus
• Full-Time Manual Focus – Allows manual focusing adjustments when required
• APO Optical Design – Designed for improved control of optical aberrations
• Three SLD Glass Elements – Help reduce chromatic aberration
• Super Multi-Layer Coating – Helps reduce flare and ghosting
• 9-Blade Diaphragm – Helps produce smooth out-of-focus rendering
• 2.2m Minimum Focus Distance – Useful for larger distant subjects
• 86mm Filter Thread – Compatible with suitable 86mm filters
• Removable Tripod Socket – Provides improved support when using a tripod or monopod
• Full-Frame Compatible – Sigma DG design covers full-frame sensors

Ideal For

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM is particularly well suited to bird watching photography, wildlife photography, sports, motorsports, aviation, nature and outdoor photography. The combination of 150mm at the wide end and 500mm at the telephoto end provides considerable flexibility, allowing photographers to find subjects at 150mm before zooming in to 500mm for detailed shots.

On Canon APS-C cameras, the narrower field of view can provide an effective equivalent range of approximately 240-800mm, making this an especially useful option for photographers looking for maximum reach without moving closer to their subject.

Optical Specifications

• Brand: Sigma
• Model: APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM
• Mount: Canon EF
• Lens Type: Super-telephoto zoom
• Focal Length: 150-500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/5-6.3
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Optical Construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
• Special Low Dispersion Elements: 3 SLD
• Angle of View: 16.4°-5°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 2.2m
• Maximum Magnification: 1:5.2 / approximately 0.19x
• Diaphragm: 9 blades
• Autofocus: HSM
• Image Stabilisation: Optical Stabilizer
• Filter Size: 86mm
• Dimensions: Approximately 94.7 × 252mm
• Weight: Approximately 1.78kg
• Sensor Format: Full frame / APS-C compatible

Canon Compatibility

This is the Canon EF-fit version of the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM. It is designed for compatible Canon EOS DSLR cameras with an EF mount. Sigma lists the lens as compatible with Canon EF mount cameras and full-frame sensor coverage.

On Canon APS-C cameras, the lens provides a narrower field of view equivalent to approximately 240-800mm, making it particularly attractive for wildlife, birds and other distant subjects.

Condition: Good - Shows some signs of use, as pictured. The front optic has some dust internally, but is otherwise unmarked. The back optic is clear and unmarked.