Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef
$4,999
500 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/4.5
  • Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 users at B&H Photo Video

"I have submitted photo using this lens to my mentor who has a Canon 500mm lens and he did not see a difference."

"Weight and size were an issue also, the lens head is smaller and fits better in traveling cases."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

Canon EOS 6D
4.1°
horizontal angle of view
500mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

Canon Rebel T3i
2.6°
horizontal angle of view
807mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Max focal length Excellent telephoto lens Help
500 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Wide maximum High max f/stop Help
f/32
Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

The Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp

Cons

The Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Weight Quite heavy Help
3.1 kg
Magnification Poor macro Help
1:7.7 (0.1x)
Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/4.5
Lowest price Expensive Help
$4,999.00
Length Quite long Help
350 mm
Min focal length Very poor wide angle lens Help
500 mm

The Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
1x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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500 mm
below average below average
Max focal length
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500 mm
unique unique
Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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1:7.7 (0.1x)
below average below average

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/4.5
below average below average
Wide maximum
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f/32
above average above average
Tele minimum
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f/4.5
below average below average
Tele maximum
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f/32
above average above average

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Sigma HSM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Canon EF (Full-frame)
Length
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350 mm
below average below average
Diameter
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123 mm
Filter size
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46 mm
Weight
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3.1 kg
below average below average

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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4.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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4.1°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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2.7°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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2.7°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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above average above average

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

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

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