Sigma Debuts Duo of 150–600mm Telephoto Lenses in Sports & Contemporary Lines

Sigma Debuts Duo of 150–600mm Telephoto Lenses in Sports & Contemporary Lines

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Cologne, Germany—Sigma Corporation of America showed two new 150–600mm f/5–6.3 DG OS HSM hyper-telephoto zoom lenses that employ the company’s optical and build advancements. The two lens designs vary in size and use, and add to Sigma’s roster of Contemporary and Sports lenses in their Global Vision line.

“The Global Vision Art, Sports and Contemporary lines were developed to help photographers identify lenses that are best suited to their specific photography and these two lenses are perfect examples of that intent,” Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “While they share a focal length and many outstanding features, these lenses are designed with different photographers in mind. Both high-performance lenses, one is for the professional-grade action shooter; the other for photographers looking for high performance and portability.”

The 150–600mm f/5–6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens provides enhanced, professional-grade optics and greater durability for challenging, high-action photographic situations. The 150–600mm f/5–6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary version offers similar performance in a more compact and portable design.

Both versions of the lens feature dust- and splashproof construction, as well as new water- and oil-repellent coatings on the front and rear lenses. They also use an updated optical stabilizer (OS) that features an accelerometer for improved vertical and horizontal panning, which is essential for bird, wildlife and motor sports photography.

Two new switches were added to the lenses for ease of use, including a zoom lock switch capable of locking at any focal distance and a manual override (MO) switch for improved control of focusing performance. An enhanced autofocus (AF) algorithm and hypersonic motor (HSM) help ensure quiet, fast AF. The lenses are compatible with Sigma’s newly announced line of Global Vision teleconverters, which are effective up to f/8.

The weatherproof 150–600mm f/5–6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens measures 4.8×11.4 inches and weighs 100.9 ounces. It contains 24 lens elements in 16 groups, including two FLD and three SLD glass elements, and has a minimum aperture of f/22 and minimum focusing distance of 102.4 inches. Its maximum magnification ratio is 1:5. The Sports lens will be available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts.

The 150–600mm f/5–6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens is designed to enable easy handling, with a smaller build than its Sports counterpart. It is equipped with a splash- and dustproof mount, and it measures 4.1×10.2 inches. The lens features 20 elements in 14 groups, with one FLD and three SLD glass elements. It has a minimum aperture of f/22, a minimum focusing distance of 110.2 inches and a maximum magnification ratio is 1:5. It will be available in Sigma, Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts.

All of Sigma’s Global Vision lenses, which undergo individual testing before being shipped, are compatible with the company’s USB dock and Mount Conversion Service. Using the USB Dock allows for advanced customization of AF speed, OS viewing modes, focus limiter and firmware updates.

Pricing and availability for the two 150–600mm f/5–6.3 DG OS HSM lenses will be announced. sigmaphoto.com

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