High-Performance Super Telephoto Lens for Canon EF-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Sigma 500mm f/4.0 DG OS HSM Sports is a high-performance super telephoto lens designed for Canon EF-mount full-frame DSLR cameras. Known for its exceptional image quality, fast f/4 aperture, and robust construction, this lens is ideal for wildlife, sports, and action photography. Its advanced optical design and powerful image stabilization ensure outstanding sharpness and clarity, making it a favorite among professional and enthusiast photographers.

Key Features

Super Telephoto Lens

• 500mm Focal Length: Provides a super telephoto perspective perfect for capturing distant subjects with incredible detail, making it ideal for wildlife and sports photography.
• Fast f/4 Aperture: Ensures excellent low-light performance and depth of field control, allowing for beautiful subject isolation.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 16 elements in 11 groups, including one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and two FLD (F Low Dispersion) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• Super Multi-Layer Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM): Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Optical Stabilizer (OS)

• OS Image Stabilization: Provides up to 4 stops of stabilization, ensuring sharp and clear images, especially in low-light conditions or when shooting handheld.

Specifications

• Model: Sigma 500mm f/4.0 DG OS HSM Sports
• Mount Type: Canon EF-mount
• Focal Length: 500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Lens Elements/Groups: 16 elements in 11 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 3.5 m (11.48 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 1:6.5
• Filter Diameter: 46mm drop-in
• Dimensions: 144.8 x 380.3 mm (5.7 x 15.0 in)
• Weight: 3,310 g (7.29 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Durable and Weather-Resistant Construction

• Sports Line Quality: Part of Sigma’s Sports line, known for its superior construction and rugged design.
• Dust and Splash Resistant: Suitable for use in various shooting environments, ensuring longevity and reliability.
• Magnesium Alloy Barrel: Provides durability while maintaining a relatively lightweight design.
• Water and Oil-Repellent Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Wildlife and Sports Photography: Perfect for capturing distant subjects with high detail and clarity, making it ideal for dynamic scenes.
• Great for Nature and Action Photography: The super telephoto focal length allows for versatile shooting, providing stunning results.
• Excellent for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the super telephoto perspective and superior optical performance, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.