500mm F4.5 EX DG APO HSM

Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 750 with most cameras

HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus

Amazingly compact. Approximately 14 inches long & slightly less than 7pounds

Inner focusing system which enables responsive & fast auto focus speed and overall length does not change during focusing.

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#184 $6,400.00 MSRP

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PARTS & ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Construction

11 Elements in 8 Groups

APO Tele Converter

1.4X MF
2X MF

Angle of View

5º

Number of Diaphragm Blades

Mininum Aperture

f32

Minimum Focusing Distance

400 cm / 157.5 in

Filter Size (mm)

46 (Rear)

Maximum Magnifications

1:7.7

Dimensions
(Diameter x Length)

123 x 349.5 mm/4.8 x 13.8 in

Weight

3100g / 109.7oz.

Corresponding Mounts

Sigma	HSM
Nikon	HSM D
Canon	HSM
Sony/Minolta
Pentax

HSM - Hyper-Sonic Motor
D - Distance Information Function

*Sony/Minolta & Pentax Mount: Does not have HSM

* Nikon Mount: Built in motor lens: compatible with D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000

Chart Guide

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LENS CONSTRUCTION

This Sigma APO 500mm F4.5 EX DG is a large aperture telephoto lens that can capture sharp images of fast-moving subjects. When doing sport or nature photography there is often no substitute for focal length. More millimeters get you closer to the subject whether it’s a running back in a football game or a monster moose grazing in a pasture. Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide optimum color correction and sharpness throughout the entire zoom range and a new multi-layer lens coating technology and lens design formula reduce flare and ghosting. Rear insertion 46mm filters with provision for easy rotation of polarizing filters. Also, compatible with the Sigma APO Tele Converters to provide additional focal length as a 700mm F8 or 1000mm F11 lens. The Sigma 500mm provides excellent optical performance at a large aperture of f4.5; and this lens is priced substantially lower than the competitive camera manufacturers’ lenses.

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Specs:

f7.1 1/1600

ISO:

400

Lens:

500mm f4.5 EX

Credit:

Barry Byrd
Specs:

F5 1/60

ISO:

200

Camera System:

Nikon

Credit:

Dennie Mann

Photo Notes: Lamar Valley almost dark, didn't have time to use the tripod so hand held over sagebrush
Specs:

F6.3 1/800

ISO:

400

Lens:

500mm F4.5 EX DG APO

Credit:

RP Aspeling

Photo Notes: The freedom of nature