Sigma Contemporary ZB954
A 150-600mm zoom range paired with one FLD and three SLD elements delivers sharp, aberration-free images, while the Hyper Sonic Motor enables fast, silent autofocus. Its weather-sealed construction and included tripod collar provide rugged reliability for extended field use, with full-frame coverage ensuring consistent edge-to-edge clarity. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need long reach and quick, quiet focusing to capture fast, distant subjects.
About This Lens
A 150-600mm zoom range paired with one FLD and three SLD elements delivers sharp, aberration-free images, while the Hyper Sonic Motor enables fast, silent autofocus. Its weather-sealed construction and included tripod collar provide rugged reliability for extended field use, with full-frame coverage ensuring consistent edge-to-edge clarity. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need long reach and quick, quiet focusing to capture fast, distant subjects.
- Focal length 150-600mm
- Max aperture 6.3
- Mount Canon EF
- Stabilization
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 231
- Af type HSM
- Lens type super-telephoto
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong versatility (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average macro (25th percentile) 25th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 600 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | DG OS (Optical Stabilizer) |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 95 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 2800 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary ZB954 | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-600mm | 15-35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28-200mm | 28-400mm |
| Max Aperture | 6.3 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 231 | 840 | 171 | 280 | 413 | 726 |
| AF Type | HSM | Nano USM | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | super-telephoto | zoom | prime | prime | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary ZB954 | 53.3 | 56.1 | 87.3 | 24.7 | 93.6 | 52.2 | 88.7 | 71.9 | 79.6 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 80.1 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.6 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 70.1 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63.3 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86 | 70.1 | 52 | 80.2 | 96.9 | 63.3 | 98.9 | 74.9 | 98.3 |
Usage Scores
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