Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

The versatile Bigma super-telephoto zoom lens

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sigma
Model 738

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for Full-frame and APS-C format sensors
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet AF
PHASE DETECTION Compatible with camera-based phase detection systems
VIDEO N/A
STABILIZATION Optical Stabilizer (OS) providing up to 4 stops
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Standard build, metal mount, dust/splash resistant design
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Mount seal only

How-to Use Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

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Learn & Master Photography with Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 50-500mm
Aperture f/4.5-6.3 to f/22
Lens Construction 22 elements in 16 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 50-180cm
Maximum Magnification 1:3.1
Filter Size 95mm
Diaphragm Blades 9
Stabilization Optical Stabilizer (OS)
Focus Motor HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Weight 1970g
Dimensions 104.4mm x 219mm