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

$1,509
50-500 mm
autofocus 10x zoom lens
f/4.5-6.3
variable aperture Sigma OS Image stabilized Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17 users at B&H Photo Video

"This lens is an excellent value. Focus is fast and image stabilization works well."

"It works well is quick to focus. On tripod it is very sharp."

"The only downside is the weight and the glaring looks when you carry it."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
39.5 - 4.1°
50-500mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
26.6 - 2.7°
76.5-762.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Excellent telephoto lens
	500 mm

	Huge zoom range
	10x

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

	Inexpensive
	$1,509.00

	Great wide angle lens
	50 mm

Cons

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Quite heavy
	2 kg

	Narrow aperture
	f/4.5

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Quite long
	219 mm

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

	Low max f/stop
	f/22

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	500 mm	unique
	Zoom range	10x	unique
	Magnification	1:3.1 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/4.5	below average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM	above average
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS	above average
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	219 mm	below average
	Diameter	104 mm
	Filter size	95 mm
	Weight	2 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	39.6°
	Telephoto horizontal	4.1°	above average
	Wide vertical	27°
	Telephoto vertical	2.7°	above average
	Wide diagonal	46.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	5°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	26.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	2.7°	above average
	Wide vertical	18°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	1.8°	above average
	Wide diagonal	31.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	3.3°	above average

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Hector adàn Juárez

(3:04 AM, November 26, 2011)

Bueno yo compré un lente sigma 50-500 para una cámara nikon D5100 pero no se lo puedo colocar no se si necesito algùn adaptador que se encuentra en el marcado para poder colocar este lenta a mi cámar

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

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

Cons

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f lens?

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