Super telephoto

Full frame

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO

Name: Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO
Brand: Sigma
SKU: sigma-500mm-f-4-5-ex-apo
Availability: InStock

4.9

(25 reviews)

Mechanical: 4.7

Focal Length

500mm

Aperture

f/4.5-32

Mount

Minolta A, Sony A

Weight

3150g

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO is a auto focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

349 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 46 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 3150 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO purchase history

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What is the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO?

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/32, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 3150g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length500mm

Aperturef/4.5-32

Min Focus Distance40m

Focusing

Physical

Weight3150g

Length349.5mm

Filter Thread46mm

MountMinolta A, Sony A

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Good super telephoto5.0/5

Good super telephoto Convenient focal length, well balanced and easy handling.

Sharp and clear5.0/5

Sharp and clear Pictures taken from same location with 120/300 f2.8 were good but this lens makes them even sharper and clearer...Love this lens !!!

Loved the old 50-500mm, Love the new one even more!5.0/5

Loved the old 50-500mm, Love the new one even more! The Optical Stabilization works beautifully. The enables 1) lower light shooting, 2) hand held shooting in more situations, 3) the 2X tele-extender, which must be used with manual focus, is usable with this lens! The sun shade is improved since the older model. Be aware that you should use only Sigma brand filters with this lens, even "sky light", or you can get very bad internal reflection problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO?

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/32, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 3150g.

What mount is the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO compatible with?

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO uses a Minolta A, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO typically sells for around $236.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO a good lens?

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 25 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX APO?

Similar lenses include Minolta AF 400mm f/4.5 HS APO G, Minolta AF 600mm f/4 APO G HS, Minolta AF 600mm f/4 APO.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€799.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.7

Mechanical4.7/5

Based on 6 reviewers