Best Sigma Lenses for Wildlife Photography

Top 5 highest-rated Sigma lenses optimized for Wildlife Photography.

Based on Camera Index Scores

5 Top Lenses

#1Overall WinnerCommunity Favorite

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A 105 mm f/1.4 DG HSM

Focal Length

105mm

Aperture

f/1.4

Weight

1645g

Full FrameAF

Pro

• Lightweight
• Very fast aperture
• Autofocus

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A 85 mm f/1.4 DG HSM

Focal Length

85mm

Aperture

f/1.4

Weight

1130g

Full FrameAF

Pro

• Lightweight
• Very fast aperture
• Autofocus

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S 500 mm f/4 DG OS HSM

Focal Length

500mm

Aperture

f/4

Weight

3310g

Full FrameISAF

Pro

• Autofocus
• Image Stabilization

Contra

• Heavy
• Slow aperture

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S 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Focal Length

150-600mm

Aperture

f/5

Weight

2860g

Full FrameISAF

Pro

• Autofocus
• Image Stabilization

Contra

• Slow aperture

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S 60-600 mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Focal Length

60-600mm

Aperture

f/4.5

Weight

2700g

Full FrameISAF

Pro

• Autofocus
• Image Stabilization

Contra

• Slow aperture

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	#1 Overall WinnerCommunity Favorite A 105 mm f/1.4 DG HSM	#2 Community Favorite A 85 mm f/1.4 DG HSM	#3 S 500 mm f/4 DG OS HSM	#4 S 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM	#4 S 60-600 mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Camera Index Score	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.7 Specifications 8.5 Build Quality 8.8	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.7 Specifications 8.5 Build Quality 8.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.1 Specifications 8.0 Build Quality 8.5	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.4 Specifications 7.2 Build Quality 8.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.5 Specifications 7.8 Build Quality 7.0
Advantages	✓Lightweight ✓Very fast aperture ✓Autofocus	✓Lightweight ✓Very fast aperture ✓Autofocus	✓Autofocus ✓Image Stabilization	✓Autofocus ✓Image Stabilization	✓Autofocus ✓Image Stabilization
Limitations	-	-	−Heavy −Slow aperture	−Slow aperture	−Slow aperture
Optical Specifications
Focal Length	105mm	85mm	500mm	150-600mm	60-600mm
Aperture	f/1.4	f/1.4	f/4	f/5	f/4.5
Aperture Blades	9	9	9	9	9
Features
Autofocus	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Weather Sealed	No	No	No	No	No
Close-up Performance
Min. Focus Distance	1 m	0.85 m	3.5 m	2.6 m	0.6 m
Max. Magnification	-	-	-	-	-
Physical Specifications
Weight	1645 g	1130 g	3310 g	2860 g	2700 g
Length	115.9 mm	94.7 mm	144.8 mm	121 mm	120.4 mm
Diameter	131.5 mm	126.2 mm	380.3 mm	290.2 mm	268.9 mm
Filter Thread	105 mm	86 mm	46 mm	105 mm	105 mm
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Detailed Review: Best Sigma Lenses for Wildlife Photography

These 5 Sigma lenses represent the best options for Wildlife Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 8.5/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.

1. Sigma A 105 mm f/1.4 DG HSM

Camera Index Score: 8.9/10

Leading our selection with excellent build quality and excellent specifications, this well-balanced 105mm high-performance prime with f/1.4 aperture and just 1645 g excels at available-light shooting and creative subject isolation. The 105mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur.

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2. Sigma A 85 mm f/1.4 DG HSM

Camera Index Score: 8.7/10

At balanced 1130 g, this lens at position 2 with excellent build quality and excellent specifications delivers exceptional f/1.4 aperture with precise autofocus. The 85mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur.

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3. Sigma S 500 mm f/4 DG OS HSM

Camera Index Score: 8.5/10

At balanced 3310 g, this lens at position 3 with excellent build quality and excellent specifications delivers solid f/4 aperture, paired with fast autofocus and effective stabilization.

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4. Sigma S 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Camera Index Score: 8.1/10

At position 4 with excellent build quality and exceptional user ratings: This 150-600mm zoom combines flexible focal range with 2860 g.

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4. Sigma S 60-600 mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Camera Index Score: 8.1/10

At balanced 2700 g, this lens at position 4 with very good specifications and exceptional user ratings delivers solid f/4.5 aperture, paired with fast autofocus and effective stabilization.

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