Sigma AF 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens for Nikon

Designed to capture fast action subjects such as sports, wildlife, motorsport and aviation, the SIGMA 60-600mm is one of the most versatile and high-performing ultra-telephoto zooms on the market.

• Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/32
• Three FLD Elements, One SLD Element
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Hyper Sonic AF Motor
• Intelligent OS Image Stabilization
• Removable Arca-Type Tripod Foot
• TSC Material, Dust- and Moisture-Sealed
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Compatible with Sigma Teleconverters

It delivers impressive image quality across the whole zoom range, even at the widest apertures, giving photographers the unusual combination of consistently outstanding optical performance and a very large focal range.

For photographers who like to shoot hand-held, the lens features an intelligent two-mode Optical Stabiliser that delivers around four stops of stabilisation making it possible to shoot in lower light conditions.

Other professional-grade features include a focus limiter, a lockable zoom ring, two custom buttons, an AF/MF switch with manual focus override, a dust- and splash-resistant structure, a built-in rotating tripod collar and a lockable lens hood.

Versatility meets performance

Owing to its very large focal range, weather-sealing and exceptional optical performance, the 60-600mm is a highly versatile optic that make it suitable for many different types of photography, including landscapes and portraits. While it is heavy at 2.7kg, its versatility often negates the need to carry a second lens.

Compatible with teleconverters

SIGMA has two teleconverters that are compatible with this lens. The TC-1401 1.4x converter (produces MF 98-280mm F7-9) and the TC-2001 2x converter (produces MF 120-1200mm F10-12.6). The TC-1401 maintains autofocus up to F8 on cameras that support F8 AF.

High-performance optics

The 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S delivers outstanding optical quality, with excellent rendering of detail right into the corners at all focal lengths.

The lens has an advanced optical design made up of 25 elements in 19 groups, including 1 SLD element and 3 FLD elements. These ensure razor-sharp results and help to eliminate chromatic aberration, flare, distortion and vignetting.

The lens has advanced optical coatings which reduce flare and ghosting when working in bright direct sunlight, creating high contrast images with rich colours and strong blacks.

Professional feature-set

A range of controls on the lens include an AF/MF switch with manual focus override, allowing manual focus adjustment during AF, and a Custom Mode switch so that the lens set-up can be customised using the USB Dock (sold separately).

The lens also has a Focus Limiter so that the focusing range can be reduced for faster and more accurate operation. This is particularly useful when there are objects in the frame between the camera and the subject that the lens might attempt to focus on.

Dual Action Zoom means photographers can zoom with the zoom ring for accuracy, or by pushing or pulling the end of the lens for speed. The push-pull functionality is very useful for fast moving subjects.

The 4-stop Optical Stabilizer has a mode for general shooting and one for panning – ideal for fast-moving birds and vehicles.

The lens has a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) to ensure focusing is fast, accurate and quiet – essential when photographing wildlife.

Outstanding build quality

The exterior barrel of the 60-600mm is constructed of three different materials: magnesium alloy, Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). The use of these materials is carefully considered to maximise durability and strength while keeping weight to a minimum. All three have a sleek finish for a premium look and feel. The lens hood is made from CFRP, which is very strong and light, and has a rubber grip at the end for easy fitting and removal.

The zoom and focus rings are rubberised for easier operation, and the zoom ring can be locked at various positions using the Lock switch.

The 60-600mm sits in the Sports line-up, which means it is designed to withstand the rigours of heavy professional use. This includes a dust and splash resistant structure with special sealing at the mount connection, manual focus ring, zoom ring, and cover connection, allowing photographers to work in all types of weather.

At the rear of the lens is a tripod collar and foot for better balance when the lens is on a tripod, which can be rotated so that the camera can easily be switched between portrait and landscape orientation when mounted on a tripod. The foot has an Arca Swiss dovetail notch so that it will mount on an Arca Swiss compatible tripod without the need for a tripod plate.

The durable brass mount is surrounded by a rubber seal to help keep out dust and moisture.

Made in Japan

All Sigma cameras and lenses are designed, manufactured and assembled at their sole factory at Aizu in Japan. This domestic production model is unusual in today’s industry, with most imaging companies opting to outsource to other countries to reduce costs. But SIGMA believes that keeping virtually all manufacturing, processing and assembly in Aizu is essential for creating innovative, carefully thought-out and impeccably constructed products that meet the high standards demanded by professional photographers and film-makers around the world.