Lens Summary
Brand: Sigma
Also Known As: Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 OS
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2010-02-20
MSRP Price: $1509
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Sigma's APO 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM is an advanced optical design of this 10x power high-performance zoom lens that covers the standard-to-super-telephoto range, now with the added advantage of Sigma\'s own Optical Stabilization which offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. Sigma is the only one to offer OS for Sony and Pentax mount where the image is stabilized in the viewfinder if chosen.
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 50-500mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony Alpha |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Nikon FX/35mm Film, Nikon DX, 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 10x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.1 |
| Optical Stabilization (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 46.8°-5.0° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 22 |
| Lens Groups | 6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 SLD glass elements |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.80m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10.41 x 21.84cm |
| Weight | 1.96kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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has anyone done a review of this lens yet? Just bought one but I have an APS-C camera and want to understand how bad the distortion gets and whether to order something else? Complete beginner and need a lens for a safari I am going on at the end of the month and only have a budget of £850. As I am a beginner I don’t understand all the technical jargon. Decision, decisions, thanks
Hi,
Are there any Black Friday deals for Sigma Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO
Regards
Tushar
Tushar,
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