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Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
81 PixelMeter Score 6 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Surprisingly sharp image quality and color reproduction on full-frame cameras
  • Fast and quiet autofocus operation with full-time manual override
  • Robust build quality with non-rotating front element
  • Highly versatile 10x zoom range suitable for wildlife and landscapes
  • Effective optical stabilization system
Cons Cons
  • Heavy physical weight and large size
  • Autofocus hunting and speed degradation at longer focal lengths
  • Sharpness concerns on APS-C sensors and vignetting at extreme zoom
  • Expensive and non-standard 95mm filter size
  • Limited light intake due to a slow maximum aperture

Launch price Launch price $1,699.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sigma SA · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1970g (4 lb 5.5 oz) · 104.4 x 219 mm (4.11 x 8.62 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 20, 2010
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,699.95
Lens mount Lens mount Sigma SA
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series APO

Elements Elements 22
Groups Groups 6

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 500mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 46.8° - 5°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 1970g (4 lb 5.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 104.4mm (4.11 in)
Length Length 219mm (8.62 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None