These are the best Sigma lenses with image stabilization when you want steadier handhelds, sharper low-light frames, and smoother video without hauling a tripod—across full frame and APS-C—and here’s what to look for as you buy: prefer Optical Stabilizer (OS) lenses with multiple modes (general, panning, and “boost” for lock-off vibes), fast, quiet AF (HLA/linear/updated stepping motors or HSM on DSLR glass), weather sealing (Sports line is the toughest), internal vs external zoom (internal balances best on supports), effective OS that plays nicely with your camera’s IBIS, customizable buttons/limiters, sane weight for hikes, and close-focus specs for “near-macro” detail; video shooters should check breathing and IS noise, still shooters should weigh OS effectiveness vs aperture speed. Mirrorless full-frame anchors: 70–200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (flagship court/event zoom with excellent OS and sealed build), 100–400mm f/5–6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary (featherweight reach that stabilizes beautifully), 150–600mm f/5–6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (field/wildlife king with dual OS modes and custom switches), 60–600mm f/4.5–6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (one-lens sideline-to-small-birds flexibility), and 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS | Sports (prime-like acuity with terrific stabilization in a hike-friendly barrel). DSLR classics—great adapted to mirrorless—add stabilized workhorses: 24–70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Art (event staple with OS), 24–105mm f/4 DG OS HSM | Art (do-everything mid-range with rock-solid OS), 70–200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports (fast tele with stout OS), 120–300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports (indoor field/rink hero), and both 150–600mm DG OS HSM versions—Contemporary (lighter) and Sports (tougher). Macro shooters get stabilized close-ups with the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro and longer-working-distance options in the 150mm f/2.8 and 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro OS HSM; travel APS-C zooms like the 17–70mm f/2.8–4 DC Macro OS HSM | C and superzooms (18–200/18–250/18–300 DC OS HSM) bring everyday steadiness at compact sizes. Practical buyer tips: build a two-zoom spine that fits your work—24–70/2.8 OS + 70–200/2.8 OS for weddings/events; 24–105/4 OS + 100–400 OS for travel; 70–200/2.8 OS + 150–600 OS for sports/wildlife; pick 60–600 DN OS if you hate swapping; choose Sports line for the toughest sealing and most configurable OS behavior; pair OS glass with IBIS for maximum steadiness (but disable stabilization on locked tripods if you see drift); standardize tripod feet (Arca), and mind front diameters for one CPL/VND. Shooting tips: for action, use AF-C with a limiter and OS Mode 2 for panning; for static handhelds, let OS settle and squeeze gently; in low light, set TAv or Manual + Auto-ISO so OS handles shutter while exposure stays predictable; exploit close-focus at the long end for creamy, stabilized “near-macro” shots; for video, hold a 180° shutter with a quality VND, run milder IS to avoid warp, and add a top-handle/strap tension for organic damping. Whether you’re freezing indoor sports, pulling clean tele portraits at dusk, hiking for stabilized wildlife, or filming handheld interviews, the best Sigma OS lenses combine effective stabilization, fast, confident AF, and rugged, field-ready builds—so you bring home sharp, steady, and professional-looking results without extra support.