Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens - Canon EF

Designed to be used in some of the most trying conditions and lets you capture distant subjects

Introducing the new flagship lens of the Sigma Sports line. Alongside a dust- and splash-proof construction, the portable and durable Sigma 500mm f4 SPORT DG OS HSM Lens features an Optical Stabiliser (OS) system, compatibility with Sigma’s teleconverters, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), and top-level optical performance. This lens sets a new standard for high-performance telephoto lenses.

Enhanced Dust/Splash-Proof Construction
Designed for top performance in tough shooting conditions, the SIGMA 500mm F4 DG HSM | Sports features highly effective dust- and splash-proof construction. The front of the lens features a water- and oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily and helps prevent oil from sticking to the surface. This feature is particularly useful when shooting in a drizzle or near ocean spray. The lens is compatible with the exclusive SIGMA Protector LPT-11 (sold separately), which effectively helps prevent damage to the lens during shooting and maintenance.

Magnesium Alloy Barrel
To help minimize the weight associated with a hyper telephoto lens, the lens barrel is made with a magnesium alloy. Both lightweight and tough, this alloy contributes to the outstanding maneuverability of SIGMA 500mm F4 DG HSM | Sports.

Carbon Fibre Hood
The lens hood is made of carbon fibre, which is both lightweight and strong. In fact, the entire lens is designed to be lightweight for outstanding performance in tough shooting conditions.

Tripod Socket With 90° Click Stops
Since photographers often prefer to use a hyper-telephoto lens with a monopod or tripod, the lens features a large and extremely stable tripod socket. Antistatic nickel plating on the socket parts help enhance the quality and durability of the 90° click stops, which make it easy to switch between vertical and horizontal shooting positions. The click position may be cancelled by turning off the “de-clicking” switch. The lens also comes equipped with a dedicated strap for the tripod socket, making it easy to carry equipment without undue stress on the camera mount.

Top-Level Optical Performance
The lens incorporates two FLD and one SLD glass elements, while the optimized power distribution helps minimize spherical aberration and axial chromatic aberration. The optical system also effectively minimizes transverse chromatic aberration, which can affect the edges of the shots taken in the telephoto range.

Acceleration Sensor And New Intelligent OS Algorithm
The Optical Stabilizer (OS) system features an acceleration sensor to deliver even more precise performance and up to approximately four stops of stabilization. Two OS modes are available: Mode 1 for general photography and Mode 2 for motor sports and other applications requiring panning. In Mode 2, the acceleration sensor teams up with the Intelligent OS and its updated stabilization algorithm to deliver effective stabilization while you move the camera horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—regardless of the position of the lens. This feature helps ensure effective panning and outstanding capture of moving subjects.

AF Function Switch With Preset AF Modes
The AF function switch allows you to set your own autofocus specification. The lens can remember the focus position of your choice or turn off AF until it is needed.

Manual Override
In addition to AF/MF, MO (Manual Override) is incorporated as one of the options of the focus mode switch. By setting it to the MO position, it switches to manual focus by rotating the focus ring even during continuous AF. With AF position, standard full-time manual focus is available. Using the optional SIGMA USB DOCK, it is possible to adjust the MO position’s sensitivity to switch to manual focus.

Quieter and Faster “Optimized AF”
The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures high speed and quiet AF. With the further enhanced AF algorithm compared to previous models, continuous AF (AF-C) improves the focusing efficiency.

New Benchmarks For Image Quality
SIGMA is organizing all its interchangeable lenses into three product lines; Contemporary, Art, and Sports. While offering sophisticated optical performance and expressiveness, their Sports line lenses deliver high action-capture performance, enabling photographers to get the exact shots they want. With these lenses, fast-moving subjects even at distance can be well captured. This high-performance line also offers a variety of functions to aid the photographer in challenging conditions and scenarios. Besides sports photography, these lenses are also perfect for nature shots featuring birds and wildlife, as well as aero photography, trains, motor sports photography and portraits. Another major feature of their Sports line lenses is their wide range of customization options: using the dedicated software, all sorts of settings can be tailored to the personal preferences of the photographer.

Key Features:

• EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• One SLD and Two FLD Elements
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
• Optical Stabilizer; Drop-In Filter Slot
• Magensium-Alloy Barrel & Brass Mount
• Dust- and Splash-Proof Construction
• Rotatable Tripod Collar with Click Stops
• Compatible with Sigma Teleconverters

• EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• One SLD and Two FLD Elements
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
• Optical Stabilizer; Drop-In Filter Slot
• Magensium-Alloy Barrel & Brass Mount
• Dust- and Splash-Proof Construction
• Rotatable Tripod Collar with Click Stops
• Compatible with Sigma Teleconverters

• 1 x Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Canon EF
• 1 x WR Protector
• 1 x LH1388-01 Lens Hood
• 1 x Lens Case

Performance
Focal Length: 500mm
Aperture:

• Maximum: f/4
• Minimum: f/32

Camera Mount Type: Canon EF
Format Compatibility: 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Angle of View: 5°
Minimum Focus Distance: 11.48' (3.5 m)
Magnification: 0.15x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:6.5
Elements/Groups: 16/11
Diaphragm Blades: 9, Rounded

Features
Image Stabilization: Yes
Autofocus: Yes
Tripod Collar: Yes Fixed - rotating

Physical
Filter Thread Drop-in: 46 mm
Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 5.70 x 14.97" (144.8 x 380.3 mm)
Weight: 7.30 lb (3.31 kg)