The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens review was created simultaneously with the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens review . It is very unusual to be reviewing two just-released lenses from the same manufacturer that share the same focal length range and the same...

If you are into nature and wildlife photography, you probably need an ultra-telephoto lens to photograph Singapore's smooth-coated otters or common plantain squirrels from afar without disturbing these animals.

Sigma has been continually updating their lens lineup to fit into one of three categories, Art, Contemporary and Sports. This super-telephoto zoom lens fits into Sigma's 'Contemporary' line-up of lenses and this lens provides a lower priced alternative to their 150-600mm Sports optic.

The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens offers very similar image quality to the Sports version at a cheaper price, whilst being much lighter and therefore more suitable for hand-holding, although it doens't feature the same level of weather-proofing.

Handling and Features Performance Verdict Specification Sigma has been continually updating their lens lineup to fit into one of three categories, Art, Contemporary and Sports. This super-telephoto zoom lens fits into Sigma's 'Contemporary' line-up of lenses and this lens provides a lower priced...

Good sharpness throughout the zoom range; Well built; Fast focusing; Very keenly priced; Effective stabilisation; Focuses relatively close for a 600mm lens

Zoom creeps when pointed up or down; No weather sealing; except for a rubber gasket on the lens mount

Bought lens for canon 70d. The sigma lens was a great addition.

While it may not be obvious from the charts, the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary surprised us in a positive way - at least when taking its comparatively low price tag into account. Yhe lens is generally capable of delivering a good to very good quality in the image center.

After reading and watching reviews, I decided to buy to replace an aging 70-300mm nikon lens as wanted the extra reach. There's a good array of feature considering it's in the entry category of lenses. 3 focus settings plus 3 Optical stabilising settings and the option for programming user settings.

Build quality is superb, and image quality is excellent. It is much sharper than the Tamron 150-600mm which I have subsequently sold, as the Sigma is clearly a better lens than the Tamron in every way, most importantly in outright image quality.

On opening the item i was suprised to find it comes with it's very own well padded carry case, Barrel lens hood and rubber cover to replace the tripod mount when removed, The lens is quite heavy so a tripod is a must for prolonged use.