1

AFL Buttons

Various functions can be assigned to three AFL buttons on the camera side depending on the model of camera used.

2

Zoom Torque switch

The newly developed switch lets you change the zoom ring torque (resistance) and lock it at the wide end
L (Lock): The zoom ring fixed at the wide end.
T (Tight): The zoom ring torque set on the higher side and kept at a focal length. This prevents the lens from extending or retracting due to its own weight when pointed either upward or downward.
S (Smooth): The zoom ring torque set to low allows the lens to zoom in and out smoothly, suitable for straight zoom.

3

Focus Mode Switch

4

Focus Limiter Switch

5

OS Switch

The OS switch toggles between two OS settings: Mode 1 for general photography and Mode 2 for motor sports and other applications requiring panning.

6

Custom Mode Switch

Default setting: for Sony E-Mount
Switch the OS effect.
OFF: Standard
The OS effect is well-balanced and suitable for a wide variety of scenes.
C1: Dynamic View Mode
This mode offers a recognizable OS effect to the image in the viewfinder. This helps to ensure the composition of images quickly.
C2: Moderate View Mode
This mode is quickly able to ascertain the difference between fine composition adjustment and unwanted camera shake. It provides a natural and smooth viewfinder image even when composition is changed rapidly.
For L-Mount (with USB DOCK UD-11)
The OS effect and a focus limiter setting can be assigned to either C1 or C2.

How I tell stories via motorsport photography.

Photographer: Jürgen Tapp

This lens was great for the job. It is compact, robust and very good to handle. Most importantly it has a very fast autofocus and is extremely sharp. I had cars coming up to me at Nürburgring Nordschleife with a speed of 260km/h and this lens got it perfectly sharp. The Dual Action Zoom is a feature that helps a lot by being quick to operate when the cars fly towards me. It’s fantastic!

Exploring the heartbeat of our planet.

Photographer: Michael Ginzburg

I took the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports out for a month in the arctic. It took quite a beating as the weather was not particularly great. When working from fast tender boats or snowmobiles, my gear has to withstand sea spray, snow, and sub-zero temperatures, as well as take the one or two knocks in the heat of the moment. In the field, I want to focus 100% on the subject and not spend my time taking care of the equipment against the elements – it is a working tool and not a Fabergé egg, after all. Even if there are some water splashes , by a quick wipe with a lens cleaner, the lens has to be good to go again. 

TC-1411 1.4X Teleconverter

*For L-Mount Only

TC-2011 2X Teleconverter

*For L-Mount Only

Water-Repellent Circular Polarizer Filter

Tripod Socket TS-81 (Arca-Swiss Compatible)