Before revealing how it performs in the field, let’s look at how the specs shape up on paper.
Extremely impressed by its versatility and all-round performance, I’m eager to find out if Sigma’s Contemporary version is just as good and how it fares against Sigma’s older, yet still very popular, 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM. Late last year, I was fortunate enough to be one of the first to try an early sample of the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S and I gave it a thorough test to find out how it performed at shooting motorsport. Its sister model, on test here, is the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – a lens geared towards enthusiasts with its more affordable price tag and portable, compact design. The first to arrive was the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport – aimed at pros, with professional-grade optics and excellent durability for challenging, fast-action situations. Sigma replied with not one, but two 150-600mm lenses.
Favourable reviews and its ability to zoom closer to the action than Sigma’s popular 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM put pressure on Sigma to produce a rival zoom. When Tamron unveiled the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens in November 2013, it became one of the most attractive third-party telephoto zooms for sports and wildlife photographers. All photos by Michael Topham Sigma 150-600 f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – Key specifications To capture this pin-sharp shot the camera’s autofocus system was set to Zone AF with continuous (AI Servo) tracking employed.
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