Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS vs Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS and Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Name | Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS | Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2005 |
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| MSRP | 1470 USD | 6400 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 220 cm | 400 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 5,2 | |
Aperture |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Maximum Aperture |
F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5 at 150 mm F6,3 at 500 mm Variable Aperture |
F4,5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Construction | 21 elements / 15 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Focal Length | 150-500 mm | 500 mm |
| Zoom Range | 350 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 94 mm | 123 mm |
| Length | 252 mm | 350 mm |
| Weight | 1910 gr | 3150 gr |
Other |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH927-01 737 | LH1236-01 184 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
