Sigma AF 150mm F2.8 APO EX Macro DG HSM Lens
The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro DG HSM is a 150mm f/2.8 lens designed for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA mount cameras. Used copies start from $447.78 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro DG HSM
Key Features — Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro DG HSM
150mm f/2.8 Telephoto Macro: The fixed 150mm focal length with a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability and subject isolation at close focusing distances.
1:1 Macro Magnification: Achieves true life-size reproduction ratio, making it suitable for detailed close-up work in nature, product, and scientific photography.
Extended Working Distance: The 150mm focal length provides more physical space between the lens and subject compared to shorter macro lenses, reducing the risk of disturbing insects or lighting a scene.
APO Apochromatic Design: Apochromatic optical construction minimizes chromatic aberration and color fringing, delivering sharper and more color-accurate results across the frame.
HSM Autofocus Motor: Sigma's Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, quiet autofocus operation with full-time manual focus override without switching out of AF mode.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full 35mm image circle, so it performs without vignetting on both full-frame and APS-C DSLR bodies.
Lens Specifications — Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro DG HSM
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Macro, Portrait, Product, Wildlife |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 150mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Manual, Auto |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 72mm |
Description — Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro DG HSM
The Sigma AF 150mm f/2.8 APO EX Macro DG HSM is a prime telephoto macro lens designed for full-frame DSLR systems. Its fixed 150mm focal length places it in telephoto range, providing a comfortable working distance for close-up subjects. The f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers a bright, fast performance that is useful in lower-light conditions and for controlling depth of field.
Autofocus and manual focus are both supported, giving the photographer control over focus method depending on subject and scene requirements. Mount options include Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, and Sigma SA, making it accessible across several major DSLR platforms without requiring adapters. The 72mm filter thread accepts a broad range of screw-in filters.
At 895g, the lens has solid build weight consistent with its telephoto macro class. Image stabilization is not present, so a steady hand or a support system is advisable, particularly when working at close distances where camera shake is amplified.
Pros — Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro DG HSM
- ✓Wide f/2.8 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering at 150mm
- ✓Full-frame coverage makes it versatile across both full-frame and crop-sensor DSLR bodies
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus modes for flexible shooting
Cons — Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro DG HSM
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be challenging at close macro distances without support
- ✗895g weight is considerable and may cause fatigue during extended handheld sessions
- ✗Prime focal length at 150mm offers no zoom flexibility
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