Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens explained

60-600mm 4.5-6.3 DG
Maker:Sigma
Feat-Is:y
Feat-Usm:y
Feat-Sbf:n
Feat-Macro:n
Type:Telephoto zoom
Flength:60–600 mm
Fov:1.0
Aperture:4.5~6.3-22~32
Groups:19
Elements:25/27
Diaphragm:9
Max-Mag:1:2.4/3.3
Filter:105 mm
Msrp:US$1999

The Sigma 60-600mm 4.5-6.3 DG lens is a super-telephoto zoom lens produced by Sigma Corporation since 2018. It succeeds an earlier 10× zoom lens (50–500mm) which was introduced by Sigma in 2000 and is commonly known as the "Bigma". It is aimed at advanced consumers. The 60–600mm lens is produced in two versions: one exclusively for single lens reflex cameras, with Canon EF mount, Nikon F mount, and Sigma SA mount versions, named the 60–600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S, and one exclusively for mirrorless cameras, in Leica L-Mount and Sony E-mount versions, named the 60–600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS S.

Versions

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S[1] [2]
(2018)
60-600MM F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS S[3] [4]
(2023)
Focal length60~600 mm
Aperture~6.3
[to {{f/|22}}~32]
AF motorHSM (ultrasonic ring)HLA (linear)
Construction25e/19g
1 SLD, 3 FLD
27e/19g
3 SLD, 2 FLD
Min. focus dist.
Max. mag.1:3.3 (at f=200 mm)1:2.4 (at f=200 mm)
Filter (mm)105
Dims. (Φ×L)
Wgt.
MountsSigma SA, Nikon (AF-D), Canon EFLeica L, Sony E
SKU730732

The acronyms used by Sigma designate the following features:

The SLR-specific version was released in 2018 and can be used with mirrorless cameras via adapters.[5] According to Yasuhiro Ohsone, head of product planning at Sigma, it was developed as a successor to the company's earlier 50-500mm lens. The weight of the 60–600mm lens was reduced by 20% during its development with innovative materials: the mount and tripod attachment use magnesium alloy, the focusing and zoom rings use carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and the internal cams use thermally stable composite materials.[6]

Sigma released a mirrorless-specific version in 2023.[7] Compared to the older lens, the updated version has reduced weight and minimum focus distance, and increased focusing speed.[8]

See also

References

  1. Web site: 60-600MM F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S . Sigma Photo Corporation . 14 May 2024.
  2. Web site: 60-600MM F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports: Specifications . Sigma Photo Corporation . 14 May 2024.
  3. Web site: 60-600MM F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS S . Sigma Photo Corporation . 14 May 2024.
  4. Web site: 60-600MM F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports: Specifications . Sigma Photo Corporation . 14 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Lens Review: Sigma S 60-600 mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM . Arkadiusz . Olech . 9 November 2018 . LensTip . 14 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Episode 1 · The 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports . Yasuhiro . Ohsone . Sigma Sein . 14 May 2024.
  7. Web site: Sigma S 60-600 mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS – first impressions . Maciej . Latałło . 12 January 2023 . LensTip . 14 May 2024.
  8. Web site: Sigma 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 DG DN review . Gordon . Laing . 12 January 2023 . Camera Labs . 14 May 2024.