Sigma 500mm F/4.5 APO EX DG [HSM]

Specifications01

MountCANON EF

Focal length500mm

Max aperturef/4.5

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year2005

Weight3150 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)

Lens hoodLH1236-01 - Clamp-on round

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

EraDigital era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Sigma 500mm F/4.5 APO EX DG telephoto prime for Canon EF DSLRs, intended for distant subjects such as sports and wildlife. Fixed maximum aperture is f/4.5.

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This lens family is also indexed in 3 other mounts.

MINOLTA/SONY AView lens

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NIKON FView lens

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PENTAX KView lens

Sigma 500mm F/4.5 APO EX DG [HSM]

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