Sigma 500mm F/4.5 APO EX

Specifications01

MountCANON EF

Focal length500mm

Max aperturef/4.5

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year1998

Weight2990 g

Min focus distance4 m

Max magnification0.1299

Aperture blades9

Optical elements11

Groups8

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlNone The aperture is controlled from the camera(Canon EF, Minolta/Sony A, Sigma SA) Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)(Nikon F, Pentax K)

TeleconvertersSigma APO Tele Converter 1.4X EX→ 700mm F/6.3 Sigma APO Tele Converter 1.4X EX DG→ 700mm F/6.3 Sigma APO Tele Converter 2X EX→ 1000mm F/9 Sigma APO Tele Converter 2X EX DG→ 1000mm F/9

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Summary02

Sigma 500mm F/4.5 APO EX HSM is a fixed prime telephoto lens for Canon EF mounts, intended for distant subjects like sports or wildlife. It has a maximum aperture of f/4.5.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Canon EF mount has a flange distance of 44 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.

Sony EAdapter · 26 mm
The camera mount (46.1 mm) is narrower than the lens mount (54 mm). A large rear element can darken the corners.
Canon RFAdapter · 24 mm
Nikon ZAdapter · 28 mm
Fujifilm XAdapter · 26.3 mm
L-MountAdapter · 24 mm
The camera mount (51.6 mm) is narrower than the lens mount (54 mm). A large rear element can darken the corners.
Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 24.75 mm
Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 17.3 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
Canon EF-MAdapter · 26 mm
Canon EFNative